Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
546,

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sports has been an integral aspect in Filipino culture. At an early age, sports teach the youth
about discipline, teamwork and, hard work among others. Sometimes, roads are turned into a
basketball court, or some sort of ground for physical activities. Sundays are reserved for
gatherings, watching our most-awaited boxing matches with friends and family. More than sweat
and movement, sports has been an avenue which cultivates bond among individuals and establishes
‘one’s virtues and morals.

As early as 1924, The Philippines began competing in the Olympics. We managed to win
10 medals but none was a gold; we had our chances in that much coveted medal. In 1964,
featherweight boxer Anthony Villanueva won the silver after losing a disputed split decision to
Russia’s Stanislav Stepashkin in Tokyo. In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, light flyweight boxer
Manseuto “Onyok” Velasco settled for a silver after losing to Bulgaria’s Daniel Bozhilov Petrov
and weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took second place in the women’s 53-kilogram division at the 2016
Rio Games. However, no Filipino athlete has ever won a gold medal

Through the creation of a National Academy of Sports for High School in the City of
Baybay, we can foster young athletes in both the Central and Eastern Visayas Region and equip
them of making a mark in Philippine sports history. Through this effort focused on the youth, we
are able to provide them with an avenue to pursue their dreams and keep them away from vices,
allowing them to be the best person they can be in our society. With this, this humble representation
ceamestly seeks for the passage of this Bill.

Respectfully submitted.

@ CO} CARI
Representative
5% District, Leyte


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House of Representatives
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 5462

Introduced by: HON. CARL NICOLAS C. CARI

AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, LEYTE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR, AND OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. - This Act shall be known as the “National Academy of
Sports for High School Students Act”.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. — 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 and encourage
sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international
competitions, 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.

SECTION 3. CREATION OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS. - There shall hereby be created the National Academy of Sports for High
School Students, hereinafter referred to as the Academy, in the City of Baybay in the Province of
Leyte.

SECTION 4. MANDATE. - The Academy shall be the primary policy, planning,
coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government
that will plan, develop, and promote the national sports development programs for high school
‘students.

SECTION S. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. - The Academy shall exercise the following
powers and functions:
L Policy and Planning

(a) Formulate, recommend and implement national policies, plans, programs and guidelines
that will promote the development and harness the potential of our high school students
with due consideration for the country's welfare and success;

(b) Formulate policies and initiatives, in regard with the National Development Program for
Sports, in collaboration with the Department of Education;

(c) Provide an integrated framework and programs in order to optimize the potential of our
high school students;

(d) Prescribe rules and regulations for the establishment, operation and maintenance of the
Academy resources and programs; and

(ce) Establish Sports programs and facilities that will be accessible to the general public;


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Il. _Resource-Sharing and Capacity-Building

(a) Harmonize and coordinate all sports programs, plans and initiatives to ensure opportunities
and maximum development of our sports academy;

(b) Assist and provide technical expertise to government agencies in the development of
guidelines in the enforcement and administration of laws, standards, rules, and regulations
governing the Academy;

(c) Assess, review and support sports related research and development programs of the
government in coordination with the appropriate government agencies and other
institutions concerned;

(@) Prescribe the personnel qualifications and other qualification standards essential to the
effective development and operation of Academy;

(e) Develop programs that would enhance the career advancement opportunities of the
‘Academy and other personnel;

(f) Assist in the dissemination of vital information essential to disaster risk reduction and
preparedness through its activities;

(g) Represent and negotiate for Philippine interest on matters pertaining to the sports academy

international bodies, in coordination with the appropriate government agencies and other
institutions concerned;

(h) Establish guidelines for public-private partnerships in the implementation of sports
programs for development; and

(i) Promote strategic partnerships and alliances between and among local and international
sports body and/or competitor, for he researches and development, educational and training
institutions, to enhance competitiveness of all personnel.

SECTION 6. COMPOSITION. - The Academy shall be headed by the President. The
‘Academy proper shall be composed of the Office of the President, the Offices of the Vice President
for Internal and External Affairs.

SECTION 7. PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY. - The President of the Academy shall be
appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. The President of the Academy shall
have the following functions:

(a) Establish policies and standards for the effective, efficient and economical operation of the

Academy, in accordance with the programs of government;

(b) Review and approve requests for financial and manpower resources of all operating offices

of the Academy;

(c) Provide executive direction and supervision over the entire operations of the Academy and

its attached agencies.

SECTION 8. VICE PRESIDENT - The President shall be assisted by two (2) Vice Presidents,
who shall be appointed by the President of the Republic upon the recommendation of the President
of the Academy:

Provided, that they shall be career officers.

Provided, further, that at least one (1) of the Vice President shall be a person publicly
recognized in the field of Sports Academe.

SECTION 9. QUALIFICATIONS — No person shall be appointed President and Vice
President, of the Academy unless he or she is a citizen and resident of the Philippines, of good
moral character, of proven integrity and with at least seven (7) years of competence and expertise
in the field of Sports and at least thirty (30) years of age.


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SECTION 10. REGIONAL OFFICES - The Academy may establish, operate, and maintain a
regional office in the different administrative regions of the country as the need arises.

Each regional office shall be headed by a Regional Director who may be assisted by one
(1) Assistant Regional Director.

The Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director shall be appointed by the President
of the Republic.

The Regional Offices shall have, within their respective administrative regions, the
following functions:

(a) Implement laws, policies, plans, programs, projects, rales and regulations of the
Academy;

(b) Provide efficient and effective service to the people;
(©) Coordinate with regional offices of other departments, offices, and agencies;
(d) Coordinate with the LGUs; and

(e) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by President of
the Academy.

SECTION 11. SECTORAL AND INDUSTRY TASK FORCES - The Academy may create
sectoral and industry", task forces, technical working groups, advisory bodies or committees for
the furtherance of its objectives.

Additional private sector representatives, such as from the academe, civil society
organizations (CSOs), and federation of private industries directly involved in the Sports academe,
as well as representatives of other National Government Agencies (NGAS).

Local Government Units (LGUs) and Government Owned and Controlled Corporations
(GOCCs) may be appointed to these working groups.

Government sports professionals may also be tapped to partake work in the Academy
through, these working groups

SECTION 12. SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT OF SERVICE - Employees who are
separated from service within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act as a result of the
consolidation and/or reorganization under the provisions of this Act shall receive separation
benefits to which they may be entitled under Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004:

Provided, that those who are qualified to retire under existing requirement laws shall be
allowed to retire and receive retirement benefits to which they may be entitled under applicable
Jaws and issuances.

SECTION 13. STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN - Subject to the approval of
the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Academy shall determine its
organizational structure and create new divisions or units as it may deem necessary, and shall
appoint officers and employees of the. Academy in accordance with the civil service law, rules,
and regulations.


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SECTION 14. APPROPRIATION - The amount needed for the initial implementation of
this Act shall be One Billion Pesos (1,000,000,000.00)taken from the National Treasury.

Thereafter, the amount needed for the operation and maintenance of the Department shall

be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA), the year after the enactment of this Act, and
thereafter.

SECTION 15. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. ~ The Academy shall
issue within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act the necessary rules and regulation for
the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 16. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. — If any provision or part hereof is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected shall remain in full force
and effect.

SECTION 17. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
tules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 18. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

APPROVED,