The House of Representatives is seen at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. 鈥 PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN

THE HOUSE of Representatives is looking at boosting state financial and material support for national athletes by amending a law that gives them incentives, Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Thursday.

鈥淲e will conduct a review of our legislation, among others, Republic Act No. 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act,鈥 he said in a statement in mixed English and Filipino. 鈥淲e need to amend this law to provide support and aid needed by our athletes.鈥 鈥 Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio