Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2458

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced By Representative ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 3% District of Quezon City is fortunate to have seventeen (17) public Elementary Schools
and seven (7) public High Schools. In addition to this, it is home to some of the most prestigious
Universities and Colleges in the Philippines, namely: Ateneo De Manila University and Miriam
College.

In June 2017, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (“JICA") in its report entitled “The
Project for Supporting Senior High School (SHS) Program In Technical Vocational High Schools In
the Republic of the Philippines” designated pilot schools to develop technical and vocational
activities around the Philippines, one of which is the Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science and
Technology High School (*DARSSTHS’) located in Quezon City. In the same report, it showed that
although DARSSTHS was a new school, there was a slight improvement in the number of its
graduates who were employed after graduation from 64% in 2014 to 66.7% in 2017. The progress
was reported after some reforms were instituted by JICA.

In connection with this, the Gen. Vito Belarmino National High School was the only sports
centered/ oriented Senior High School in the Philippines. However, due to its lack of residential and
other mandatory facilities, only around fifty (50) students currently use the facilities of the Belarmino
Sports Complex. Further, the facilities located therein are not being maximized and are already in
a state of deterioration. This is coupled with its proximity problem, which makes it difficult for other
students who live far from enrolling therein even if they are qualified to engage in the sports
curriculum.

This Representation has deemed it an opportune time to improve the public-school system
by improving and creating an atmosphere where the arts, sports and other educational fields can
flourish. This Bill seeks to reopen and reestablish the former Gen. Vito Belarmino National High
School as the only sports oriented Senior High School Institution in the country. The National and
Local Government should see to it that it is revived and subsequently maintained in the highest of
standards and given extra attention in order for the objectives of the school to be achieved.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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HON. ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES
Representative
3" District, Quezon City

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House pitt no, 2458

Introduced By Representative ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES

AN ACT

REESTABLISHING THE GENERAL VITO BELARMINO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
ENHANCING ITS SPORTS CURRICULUM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled
1 SECTION 1. There is hereby established, an enhanced sports curriculum with
2 improved facilities and services for qualified Senior High School students at therestored
3 Gen. Vito Belarmino National High School.
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6 SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — The 1987 Constitution provides that “The
7 State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect
8 their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
9 youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic
10 affairs.”
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12 Further, the Constitution states that “The State shall give priority to education,
13 science and technology, arts, culture and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,
14 accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation and development.”
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16 Finally, it is the recognized policy of the State to “promote physical education and
17 encourage sports programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including training
18 for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the
19 development of a healthy and alert citizenry.”
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21 Consistent with these principles, it is the duty of the State to support those who are
22 _ interested, capable and willing to pursue a career in the field of sports.
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25 SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms are
26 defined as follows:
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28 a. Dormitory- refers to a free separate male and female
29 residence/accommodation area located within the School to used by
30 the qualified students therein.
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32 b. School- refers to the newly restored and reestablished Gen. Vito
33 Belarmino National High School.

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c. Sports Facilities- refer to all equipment, areas for sports and other
services offered by the School and within its premises.

SECTION 4. Coverage. — This Act shall apply to all qualified Senior High School
students who have accomplished at least one (1) year of kindergarten education, six (6)
years of elementary education and four (4) years of junior high school and subject to other
qualifications as may be outlined in the implementing rules and regulations.

SECTION 5. Qualifications. - The Department of Education (DepEd) in
coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall formulate and issue
guidelines for the admission of prospective senior high school students in the sports
program of the school.

SECTION 6. Sports Curriculum Development. — The DepEd in coordination with
CHED shall formulate the design and details of the enhanced sports curriculum. It shall
ensure that the Filipino graduates that it will produce are capable and equipped to
compete globally. The agencies shall also ensure that the students are prepared to enter
college and/ or ready for gainful employment as determined by TESDA.

The DepEd shall also undertake consultations with other national and local
government agencies and other stakeholders, private and public schools’ associations,
national student organizations, national teachers organizations, the parents-teachers
associations and the chambers of commerce on matters affecting the concerned
stakeholders.

SECTION 7. Mandatory Facilities and Services. — These facilities shall
only be the minimum and not limited to the following:
a. Dormitory for students and/or athletes;
b. Basketball Court;
cc. Volleyball Court;
d. Olympic sized Aquatics stadium
e. Badminton Court
f. Tennis Court
g. Archery range
h. Olympic Track Oval;
i. Coaches/Trainers quarters

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j. Guest/Visitors residence;

SECTION 8. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall include in the
Department's program the operationalization of the enhanced sports education
curriculum, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current appropriations
of the DepEd. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued implementation of
the enhanced Sports Education Curriculum shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 9. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Enhanced Sports
Education Curriculum. — There is hereby created a Joint Oversight Committee to
oversee, monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Act.

The Oversight Committee shall be composed of three (3) members each from the
Senate and from the House of Representatives, including Chairs of the Committees on
Education and Finance of both Houses.

SECTION 10. Mandatory Evaluation and Review. — By the end of School Year
2020-2021, the DepEd shall conduct a mandatory review and submit a midterm report to
Congress as to the status of the School, which includes the following (a) teachers; (b)
classrooms; (c) textbooks; (d) sports facilities; (e) dormitories; and (f) other shortages that
should be addressed.

The DepEd shall include among others, in its midterm report, the following key
metrics: (a) enrollment rate; (b) retention rate; (c) completion rate; (d) teachers’ welfare
and training profiles; (e) adequacy of funding requirements; and (f) other sports facilities
that may be granted to the School.

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations and Standard Forms — Within
ninety (90) days from the promulgation of this Act, the necessary Rules and Regulations
for the proper implementation of its provisions shall be formulated by the DepEd, CHED
and TESDA.

SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, ordinances, executive orders,
administrative orders, rules, regulations, decrees and other issuances or parts thereof,
which are inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 13. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held
unconstitutional or invalid, the other Provisions not affected thereby shall continue in
operation and remain in full force and effect

SECTION 14. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after

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its publication the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,

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