EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1 086
(In Substitution of S.B. Nos. 330, 397, 506 an'
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Prepared by the Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture joint with the 
Committees on Sports; Ways and Means; and Finance, with Senators Angara, Go, 
Cayetano and Gatchalian as authors thereof.
AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR 
SPORTS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as "The Philippine High 
School for Sports Act of 2019."
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Principles. -  The State recognizes the vital role of 
the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, 
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. Towards this end, the State shall 
promote 
physical education 
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encourage 
sports 
programs, 
league 
competitions, 
and 
amateur 
sports, including 
training 
for 
international 
competitions, and foster 
self-discipline, 
teamwork, 
and excellence for the 
development of a healthy and alert citizenry. The State shall provide adequate 
training for students with athletic abilities for competitive sports to foster the holistic 
development of the youth and to prepare the students for a long-term career in 
sports development.


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Sec. 3. Creation and Establishment o f the Philippine High School for 
Sports.-There is hereby created and established a Philippine High School for Sports 
(PHSS) to develop the athletic skills and talents of high school students. This shall 
be attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) which shall also coordinate with 
the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for policy and program formulation and 
implementation on subjects pertaining to sports. The organizational structure and 
staffing pattern of the school shall be submitted by the DepEd, in coordination with 
the PSC, to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for evaluation and 
approval.
Sec, 4. Purpose o f the PHSS. -  The PHSS shall offer, on a full or 
partial scholarship basis, a secondary course with special emphasis on developing 
the athletic skills of the students through subjects pertaining to physical education 
and sports development, with the end in view of educating its students who have 
shown their early potential of excelling in sports for a sports-related career while 
undergoing quality secondary education. The Board of Trustees, as created under 
Section 7 of this Act, may agree to accept paying students based on the criteria that 
it will hereafter establish.
Sec. 5. Site, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance o f the PHSS.
-  After a period of planning not exceeding one (1) year upon the effectivity of this 
Act, the necessary sports facilities and amenities, which are at par with international 
standards, shall be constructed at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) shall provide the 
land for the site, by way of usufruct, and shall be in charge of the construction of 
classrooms, dormitories, sports facilities, and other related amenities at the New 
Clark City campus.
The PHSS shall be in charge of its annual operation expenses and maintenance
costs.
Sec. 6. Director o f the PHSS. -  Upon the recommendation of the Board of 
Trustees, the President shall appoint the Director who shall serve as head for a period
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of six (6) years. The functions, powers, and duties of the Director, in addition to
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those specifically provided for under this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the
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office of the principal of any high school in the Philippine educational system.
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Sec. 7. Board o f Trustees. -  The PHSS shall have a Board of Trustees,
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hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of the Secretary of
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the DepEd as Chairperson, the Chairperson of the PSC as Vice Chairperson, and the
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following members: the Director of the PHSS; one (1) representative each from
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the House of Representatives and the Senate; the President of the Philippine Olympic
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Committee (POC); and, three (3) representatives from different POC-accredited
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national sports associations to be nominated by their respective sports associations
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and appointed by the Chairperson of the Board.
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The three (3) representatives from the different POC-accredited national
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sports associations shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, renewable every
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two years by the Chairperson of the Board in due consultation with the Vice
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Chairperson.
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In case of vacancy in the Board, the appointee shall serve the unexpired term
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of the predecessor.
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All members who are not receiving regular compensation from the
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government shall receive per diem for every meeting of the Board, subject to existing
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rules and regulations of the DBM for the purpose.
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Sec. 8. Powers and Functions o f the Board o f Trustees. -  The exercise
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the corporate powers of the PHSS is hereby vested exclusively in the Board of
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Trustees. The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties, in addition
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to its general powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to
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the board of directors of a corporation under Section 35 of Republic Act No. 11232,
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otherwise known as the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines:
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To identify the satellite branches and regional campuses of the PHSS;
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To approve the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline drawn
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To receive and appropriate for the ends herein specified such sums as
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may be provided by law for the support of the PHSS;
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To approve appointments made and contracts entered into by the
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Director in connection with the employment of teachers, lecturers, and other
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employees of the school, fix their compensation and other conditions of employment,
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and remove them for cause after proper investigation;
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To provide and approve fellowships and trainings for faculty members;
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To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, as
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the Board may deem proper to impose, after due and comprehensive consultation
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with the students concerned.
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Such fees and charges and other internally-generated income by the PHSS
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shall constitute the Sports High School Fund, as created under Section 18 of this Act,
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and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all
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interests which shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same fund for the use
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of the PHSS.
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Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary
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notwithstanding, any income generated by the PHSS from tuition fees and other
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charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be
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retained by the PHSS, and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction, research,
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extension, or other programs or projects of the PHSS: Provided, That all fiduciary
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fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they were collected;
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To approve the grant of scholarships, stipends, and such other
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allowances to deserving students;
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To establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students
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which shall include, among others, national competitive trials and examinations;
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To develop the athletic potential of every student together with a sound
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and strong academic base;
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To provide a training program for students with the end goal of creating
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athletes who are competitive in the national. South East Asian, Asian, and Olympics
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levels;
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To approve the issuance of certificates or diplomas to successful
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candidates for graduation;
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To receive, in trust, legacies, gifts and donations of real and 
personal properties of all kinds and to administer the same for the benefit of the 
PHSS or for aid to any of its students;
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To enact rules and regulations, not contrary to law, as may be 
necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the PHSS; and
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To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of 
its creation.
Sec. 9. Meetings and Quorum o f the Board o f Trustees. -  The Board 
shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. The Chairperson of the Board 
may call a special meeting whenever necessary: Provided, That members are notified 
in writing at least three (3) calendar days prior to said special meeting.
A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of all the members holding 
office at the time the meeting is called: Provided, That the Chairperson of the Board 
is among those present in the meeting. In the absence of the Chairperson, an 
Undersecretary of the DepEd, duly designated by the Chairperson, shall represent 
him/her in the meeting.
Sec. 10. Reporting Requirements and Auditing o f Accounts. -  The
Board shall submit to the Commission on Audit (COA), DBM, Office of the President 
of the Philippines (OP), and Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition, 
and needs of the PHSS containing, among others, the financial statements, 
statement of assets and liabilities, other revenue sources and program for 
expenditures, physical and financial accountability reports, and other similar 
reportorial requirements on or before the fourteenth (14th) day of February of each 
year. All accounts and expenses of the PHSS shall be audited by the COA or its duly 
authorized representative.
Sec. 11. Executive Council. -  There shall be an Executive Council, 
hereinafter referred to as the Council, consisting of the Director, the Assistant 
Director whose position is created under Section 12 of this Act, the heads of


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departments of PHSS, and such other ranking faculty members or officials of the 
PHSS as may be determined by the Board.
The Council shall have the power to screen and select the students subject 
for admission, select students who shall be recipients of scholarships, stipends and 
other allowances, and develop the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline. 
The Council shall implement and execute the policies laid down by the Board and 
exercise such other powers, functions, and duties as the Board may prescribe.
Sec. 12. Assistant Director o f the PHSS. -  There shall be an Assistant 
Director who shall assist the Director. In the absence of the Director, he/she shall 
assume the administrative and supervisory functions of the Director. He/she shall be 
appointed by the Chairperson of the Board, subject to the approval of such Board 
which shall also fix his/her compensation.
Sec. 13. Registrar o f the PHSS. -  There shall be a Registrar of the PHSS 
who shall also act as Secretary of the Board, to be appointed by the Director with 
the approval of the Board. The Registrar shall keep all records of the PHSS.
Sec. 14. Treasurer o f the PHSS. -  There shall be a Treasurer of the PHSS 
who shall be appointed by the Director with the approval of the Board.
Sec. 15. Personnel o f the PHSS. -  The Director shall, upon approval of 
the Board, employ professional and highly skilled managers, educators, teachers, 
and personnel with long and vast experience in sports administration, education, and 
management to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the PHSS.
Any officer or employee of the Government engaged as a lecturer at the PHSS 
may receive a compensation in addition to his/her salary at the rate to be fixed by 
the Board: Provided, That his/her duties as such lecturer are performed outside of 
the regular office hours.
Sec. 16. Payment o f National Taxes and Customs Duties. -  The
payment of national taxes, including customs duties, of the PHSS shall be charged
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against the Tax Expenditure Fund (TEF) provided for in the annual General 
Appropriations Act.
The PHSS shall be exempt from withholding taxes on the honoraria or fees 
paid by the PHSS to visiting lecturers or professors from abroad.
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Tax Deduction and Exemption o f Donations and 
Contributions. -  All legacies, gifts and donations for the benefit of the PHSS, 
its support and/or maintenance, or for aid to any of its students shall be tax- 
exempt and fully deductible from the gross income of the donors in accordance with 
the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended.
Sec. 18. Sports High School Fund. -  All incomes and monetary donations 
to the PHSS created under this Act shall be formed into a fund to be known as the 
Sports High School Fund, which the PHSS shall be authorized to retain without need 
of a separate approval from any government agency and subject to existing 
budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. This fund shall be 
expended as authorized by the Board and exclusively for the purpose of this Act.
Sec. 19. Funding. -  The Secretary of the DepEd shall immediately include 
in the department's programs the operation of the PHSS whose funding shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 20. Im plem enting Rules and Regulations. -  The DepEd and the 
PSC, in consultation and coordination with the DBM, the Commission on Higher 
Education (CHED), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the 
BCDA, and other relevant stakeholders shall promulgate, not later than sixty (60) 
days upon the effectivity of this Act, the necessary rules and regulations for its 
effective implementation: Provided, That the failure to promulgate such rules and 
regulations shall not prevent the implementation of this Act upon its effectivity.


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Sec. 21. Separability Clause. -  If any part or provision of this Act shall be 
held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 22. Repealing Clause. -  All other laws, decrees, executive orders, and 
other administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.
Sec. 23. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a major daily newspaper of national 
circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,