SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 6324

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

Explanatory Note

Sports and physical fitness play an important role in national
development. No less than our Constitution provides in Article XIV, Section
19. (1) The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports
programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for
international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry. It is
therefore important to mainstream sports and physical fitness at the
grassroots level preferably starting at the barangay level.

However, this noble aim is constrained by funding concerns what with
the meager, if not absence of, allocation for sports development programs.
The bill therefore aims to allocate a certain percentage of the Internal
Revenue Allotment (IRA) to fund sports and physical fitness activities in local
government units (LGUs).

As proposed, half of the 10% allocation in the IRA of LGUs for the
youth or 5% of IRA shall be automatically allocated for sports and physical
fitness development programs.

With this funding commitment, it will be easier for LGUs to help
develop home-grown young talents who have the potential to excel in sports
and at the same time promote a culture of physical fitness and healthy living
amongst their constituents.

This dedicated funding for sports in LGUs is logical considering that it
is the youth and the general population who will benefit, even as we
continue to develop athletes who can represent and win medals for the
country in international competitions.

It is for the abovementioned reasons that the approval of this bill is

earnestly sought.
seoes ti M. GUIAO

presentative
District, Pampanga



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Third Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 6324

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

AN ACT ALLOCATING 5% OF INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT FOR
SPORTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES IN LGUS

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as Grassroots Sports and
Physical Fitness Financing Act.

SECTION 2. IRA share for Sports. - At least 50% of the current level of
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of Local Government Units allocated for
the youth is hereby earmarked for sports and physical fitness programs of
LGUs. Provided, that the sports and physical fitness fund shall be over and
above that which may be provided by the Philippine Sports Commission and
other National Government Agencies for sports.

SECTION 3. Funding Source. As provided for in the preceding section, the
5% of the total IRA share for Sports shall be sourced from the 10% IRA
share set aside for the youth.

SECTION 4. Monitoring and Compliance. - The Department of Budget and
Management, the Philippine Sports Commission, and the Department of the
Interior and Local Government shall ensure that all Local Government Units
comply with the provisions of this act and shall spend the allocation for
programs, projects, and services that will promote and develop sports and
physical fitness activities in their areas of coverage.

SECTION 5. Annual Report. - The Department of Interior and Local
Government shall, within ninety (90) days after the end of every fiscal year,
submit to Congress an annual report on their compliance with, or
accomplishments under this act, as well as a complete accounting of funds
disbursed in compliance with the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect Fifteen (15) days upon its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,