Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

= DATE 08 SEP 5

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4487

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sports play a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals, especially the youth, by
instilling values such as discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and healthy living. More than just
physical activity, sports serve as a powerful tool for uniting communities, fostering social inclusion,
and inspiring national pride.

Yet in many parts of the country, the promise of sports remains out of reach, programs are
hampered by erratic funding, worn-out facilities, outdated equipment, and limited access to
training. These gaps stifle athletic potential and deny communities the social and economic
benefits that vibrant sports programs bring.

‘This measure seeks to bridge that gap by creating a Sports Development Fund, to be sourced
annually from a fixed percentage of the total revenue of the local government unit or the national
budget, as applicable. The fund will be dedicated to building and upgrading sports facilities,
securing quality equipment, empowering coaches and trainers through capacity-building
programs, expanding grassroots initiatives, and supporting promising athletes in training,
competitions, and academic pursuits.

Institutionalizing a consistent and protected source of funding ensures that sports development is
not left to choice but is sustained, inclusive and accessible to all. This bill fulfills the constitutional
mandate to promote physical education and sports programs that foster self-discipline, unity and
excellence for the honor of the nation.

For these reasons, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ee Guvanke


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2437

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND ALLOCATING TWO
PERCENT (2%) OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE AS ITS ANNUAL BUDGET IN EVERY CITY
AND MUNICIPALITY

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

SECTION 1. TITLE, This Act shall be known as the "Sports Development Program Act”-
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to:

a. promote and institutionalize sports development as an essential component of nation building,
youth development community health, social inclusion and local pride across all cities and
municipalities.

b. Encourage and support grassroots sports development;

c. Institutionalize local sports offices to implement sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven
sports programs;

d. Ensure adequate and continuing funding for sports development at the local level.
€. Give equal opportunity to groups or individuals engaged in paralympic sports activities.

Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution mandates that ‘the State shall promote
physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competition, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for
the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.”

SECTON 3. ESTBABLISHMENT OF THE LOCAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. There is
hereby created a Local Sports Development Program (LSDP) which shall be administered by all the
respective province, city and municipality sports offices, under the supervision of the local
government’s designated department.

‘The program shall include but shall not be limited to:
a, Grassroots sports development;
b, Inter-barangay and inter-school competitions;
¢. Athlete training end scholarships;
4d. Development and maintenance of sports facilities and;

e. Partnerships with schools, non-governmental organizations and sports
organizations.


‘The LSDO shall be headed by a Local Sports Development Officer appointed by the Local Chief
Executive and shall have adequate technical and administrative staff as may be determined by the
local government unit (LGU).

It shall coordinate with Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), and relevant
private and civic organizations.

All LGUs are mandated to create a Local Sports Development Program Council (LSDPC) which
shall be composed of not be more than fifteen (15) members, as may be determined by the
sanggunian concerned and approved by the local chief executive, to formulate programs and
policies to be implemented by the LSDO and designed primarily to:

a. Encourage mass participation in sports and physical activities;
b. Identify and develop athletic talents at the grassroots level;

c. Promote gender equality, inclusion, and access to sports for all;
d. Organize local sports tournaments, leagues, clinics, and training;
¢. Support local athletes and coaches;

f. Establish and maintain sports facilities and equipment.

SECTION 4. TRAINING OF COACHES, TRAINERS, AND REFEREES. The city or municipal
government shall invite professional coaches, trainers, and referees from various sports events as.
consultants to train the respective local coaches, trainers and referees on the standard rules and
techniques of their respective sporting events or disciplines, and improve their performance, both
during training and competitions. The city or municipal government shall pay such consultants
from the annual budget of the LGU that is appropriated for Sports Development.

SECTION 5. MANDATORY BUDGET ALLOCATION. An amount equivalent to two percent (2%) of
the total annual revenue of the city or municipal government shall be automatically appropriated
to the Sports Development Program every fiscal year. For purposes of determining the required
two percent (2%) mandatory budget allocation herein, the LGU’s total annual revenue shall be
understood to exclude the LGU’s national tax allotments. This two percent (2%) mandatory budget
allocation shall be reflected in the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) and included in the Local
Development Fund (LDF) or General Fund as appropriate.

SECTION 6. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE. The Provincial, City
and Municipality Sports Office shall:

a. Submit quarterly reports to the City Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod;

b. Each LGU shall submit an Annual Sports Development Report to the DILG and
PSC, detailing:

i, programs and activities undertaken;
ii Budget allocation and utilization;
Number and profile of beneficiaries;
Performance of local athletes.

c. Ensure transparency and equitable implementation of programs;
d, Set clear Koy Performance Indicators

Failure to comply with the foregoing reporting requirements, without valid justification, may
result in the imposition of administrative sanctions on the erring responsible public officer, and
may affect the LGU’s eligibility for certain national government sports grants or incentives.

SECTION 7. OVERISGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. - The PSC, in coordination with the
DILG and the DepEd, shall:


a, Develop and issue the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) within ninety (90)
days from the effectivity of this Act;

b. Provide capacity-building, training, and technical assistance to LGUs;

c. Create a national framework to guide local sports development planning;

d. Establish a Local Sports Monitoring and Evaluation System.

SECTION 8. REVIEW. - Within five (5) years from the effectivity of this Act a Congressional
Oversight Committee shall be created to conduct a systematic evaluation of the accomplishments
and impact of this Act as well as the performance and organizational structure of its implementing
agencies, for purposes of determining remedial legislation..

‘SECTION 9. BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES FOR ATHLETES. Athictes from various sports events
who are included in the LGU's pool of players shall be entitled to the following benefits and
incentives during training and actual competitions:

Subsistence Allowance

Complete Set of Uniforms

Sports Equipment and Supplies

Vitamins and Supplements

Free Health Care Services

Social Security/ Insurance Benefits

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SECTION 10. INCLUSION OF PARALYMPIC SPORTS. Paralympic sports shall be recognized as
an integral component of all national and regional sports development initiatives covered under
this Act. All provisions, benefits, and funding allocations stipulated for able-bodied sports shall
apply equally to para sports, unless otherwise specified.

SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby, shall remain in full force
and effect.

SECTION 12. REPEALING CLAUSE. All existing laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act are hereby amended, modified, or repealed accordingly.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE., This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.