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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
AN AC T
PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUD ENT-ATHLETES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 19 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes that 
"the State shall promote physical education and encourage spoi ts 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."
Student-Athletes are a pool of students who have exceptional talents and skills 
in sports that could be further honed and developed in a school setting. At a young 
age, they have to embrace a dual role - being a student and an athlete at the same 
time. Thus, this bill recognizes their special circumstance and aims to provide support 
and parameters on how they cm thrive and excei in both fields of study and sports.
As a bill of rights for Student-Athletes, it endeavors to address issues and 
concerns encountered for many years by many Student-Athletes past and present 
because, aside from Republic Act No. 10676 or the "StudenttAthletes Protection Act", 
there is a dearth of laws which promote and protect the overall welfare of Student- 
Athletes.
This bill, which was drafted and first filed by the undersigned in the 16th 
Congress, provides appropriate recognition and protection to the rights and general 
welfare of Student-Athletes encompassing academic, amateur sports, and mental and
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physical health aspects. On the other hand, it also acknowledges that these Student- 
Athletes are in a special situation and thus the bill also specifies the accompanying 
responsibilities that they have to fulfill to this end. Schools, athletic associations. 
Student-Athletes, and their parents shall recognize and uphold the amateur nature of 
the programs and competitions that Student-Athletes participate in.
This bill also recognizes that Student-Athletes should be protected from any 
discriminatory policies that may restrict their participation in any field of amateur 
sports that they have chosen to participate and compete in, and consequently hinder 
the development of their full potential as athletes and well-rounded citizens of our 
country.
Lastly, this proposed measure recognizes the vital role of the schools and 
accredited athletic associations/ not only in providing the opportunity and avenue for 
Student-Athletes to participate and excel in sports, but also ensuring the protection of 
Student-Athletes from physical harm, discrimination, and other potentially harmful 
consequences of training and competing in their respective fields of amateur sports.
In view of me foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
PIA S. CAY^TANO/^


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
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AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENT -ATHLETES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta of 
Student-Athletes. v
Sec. 2. Coverage. —This Act shall apply to Student-Athletes of any school that 
conducts athletic programs and competitions.
Sec. 3. Declaration of Policy. - Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution 
recognizes the role of the State to protect and oromote the right of all citizens to 
quality education at ail levels, and to take appropriate steps to make such education 
accessible to all. Further, Section 19 (1) of the same Article provides that the State 
shall promote physical education, sports programs, and competitions alongside
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excellence for the attainment rf a healthy and alert cibzenry. Thus, the State shall 
recognize and uphold the rights of Student-Athletes to further hone their skills and 
abilities in their respective fields of amateur sports without neglecting their education 
and general well-being.
It is the intention of this law to protect and promote the rights of the Student- 
Athlete, who is, first and foremost, a student. To this end, the rights guaranteed by 
this law and the obligations imposed on schools, athletic associations, and their 
officials and representatives shall seek to ensure that the Student-Athlete attains 
quality education while honing his/her skill and reaching his/her full potential as an


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athlete in an amateur sports setting. Ultimately, this law aims to enable the Student- 
Athlete to enjoy a balanced life while in school and at play.
Sec. 4. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act, the following terms shall be 
defined as follows:
a. Athletic Association refers to any organization that is responsible for 
governing inter-school athletic procf-ams and competitions such as, but 
not limited to, the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA), 
University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National 
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Women's National Collegiate 
Athletic Association (WNCAA), State Colleges and Universities Athletic 
Association (SCUM), Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI), 
and National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), among others 
but shall not include National Sports Associations (NSAs).
b. National Sports Associations (NSAs) refer to associations organized for 
their respective sports in the Philippines and/or affiliated with their 
respective international federations which are recognized by the 
International Olympic Committee or the Philippine Sports Commission 
(PSC), including associations formed to represent the interest of athletes 
in a oarticular sport.
c. School refers to an institution recognized by the State which undertakes 
educational operations such as grade school, high school, college, 
university, or technical-vocational education and training institution.
d. Student-Athlete refers to a student currently enrolled in any school who 
is part of any cf the school's athletic teams or programs and is 
representing or has an intention to represent the school in an inter­
school athletic program or competition; Provided, That a student shall 
still be considered a Student-Athlete for purposes of certain provisions 
of this Act if there is a valid reason for his/her non- enrollment, such as 
a long term illness, severe incapacity, or personal reasons that are a 
serious hindrance to enrolling that term; Provided further, That for 
purposes of being eligible to represent his/her school in an inter-school 
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at least a minimum full-time program of studies and be in good academic 
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Sec. 5. Rights of Student-Athletes. - Student-Athletes shall have the right to:
a. Education
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his/her educational 
needs prioritized by the participating school or athletic 
association. To this extent, the school administration will strive to 
provide tutorials or extra academic support to assist the Student- 
Athlete in maintaining good scholastic standing.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his/her academic 
performance monitored by the pah icipating school to ascertain 
how his/her involvement in athletic programs and competitions 
affects his/her class performance.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be allowed by the 
participating school to be excused from class, which will not be 
charged against his/her allowable absences, due to sports-related 
activities and circumstances attested as true by the concerned 
coach or sports official: Provided, That he/she makes up for the 
missed classes/activities/tests.
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It is the rigi it of the Student-Athlete to continue availing of his/her 
full or partial scholarship for his/her continued education and/or 
financial support even after suffering from injury that resulted 
from his/her participation in the athletic program which prevents 
his/her froin further training for and competing in inter-school 
competitions.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to complete his/her academic
requirements on time. In no case shall a Student-Athlete in junior 
or senior high school be allowed to repeat a year level and play 
at the same time.
b. Health and Safety
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practice and training sessions or by the athietic association during 
inter-schooi athletic programs and competitions.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to safe, well-maintained, and 
upgraded equipment, and well-fitted uniforms to be provided by 
the school or athletic association.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have access to health care 
professionals who will monitor his/her physical health condition 
and nutritional needs, particularly during training and 
competitions and right after the competitions, as provided by the 
school, and to medics in emergency situations during athletic 
programs or competitions, as provided by the athletic association.
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It is the right of current and former Student-Athletes to receive 
free or subsidized medical expense coverage from the 
participating schools or athletic associations he/she represented 
or is representing in case of any physical injury or sports-related 
harm suffered by him/her as a resuit of his/her participation in 
the athletic program or competition.
V. It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have privacy with regard 
to any personal health information that might cause defamation 
or insult towards himself/hercelf, such as his/her family's medical 
history or physical or mental condition requiring treatment, 
among others.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to file for a temporary Leave 
of Absence (LOA) from his/her sport participation in school due 
to valid grounds, such as the need to focus on studies, 
illness/sickness or any personal/family reasons; Provided, That an 
absence beyond a reasonable period may result in the loss of 
scholarship or other privileges and; Provided further, That it is 
understood that he/she cannot participate in events of the athletic 
associations.
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influences, and other circumstances prejudicial to his/her 
physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral development, such 
as public humiliation, among others.
c. Choice of School
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to transfer from his/her 
current school to any school that he/she is accepted in for any 
reason such as, but not limited to:
1. Unavailability of his/her desired class/course;
2. Failure to pass the class/course leading to dismissal;
3. Violation of the school's policy leading to dismissal; or
4. Personal reasons/considerations.
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It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be free from any act of 
restriction or punishment by the old and/or the new school due 
to his/her transfer from the former to the latter in accordance 
with Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes 
Protection Act".
d. Other Rights
i. It is the right of the Student-Athlete to undergo trainings and 
workshops for the further development of his/her skills related to 
his/her spcrt. To this end, the school or the athletic association 
cannot prohibit the Student-Athlete from attending such trainings 
or workshops; Provided, That the Student-Athlete endeavors to 
schedule the same on a date that does not conflict with the game 
of the school and the athletic association.
It is the right of the Student-Athlete to try out and participate in 
international competitions where he/she will represent the 
country and other national competitions. This shall not prevent 
him/her from playing for his/her school team or in any 
competitions of athletic associations; Provided, That he/she 
remains in good academic standing.
It is the right of the Student-Athlete to receive or renew his/her 
athletic grants for the current semester or term; Provided, That
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he/she complies with the requirements of the school where 
he/she is enrolled in.
It is the iight of the Student-Ath*ete to be coached by skilled 
sports officials who are trained in sport-specific safety and 
equipped with the latest information about the risks and hazards 
of their respective sports. It is also the right of the Student- 
Athlete to be trained by a coach other than the ones associated 
with his/her school; Provided, That the same is coordinated with 
his/her coach and/or director of the school's athletic program or 
the latter's equivalent; Provided further, That the Student-Athlete 
shall not be prevented from exercising said right without valid 
cause.
It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have consistent, open, and 
inclusive dialogue with school officials and athletic associations 
with regard to the establishment of rules, policies, and regulations 
that concern and affect then .
It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be treated with respect 
and dignity and be free from any form of discrimination on 
account of age, sex, gender, language, ethnicity, religion, 
ideology, disability, education and status.
It is the right of the Student-Athiece to be free from abuse or 
violence, be it physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, psychological, 
spiritual, or cultural in nature. Abuse or violence may occur 
between the Student-Athlete and his/her coach, a school official 
or employf^e, or a fellow Stu Jent-Athlete.
Student-Athletes are strongly encouraged to promptly 
report any incident involving abuse or violence in order to 
facilitate a fast and satisfactory resolution thereof.
It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have opportunities to 
engage in other safe recreational activities for the wholesome use 
of his/her leisure hours; Provided, That it is not inconsistent with 
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ix. It is the right of the Student-Athlete to engage in gainful 
employment; Provided, That it does not interfere with his/her 
studies, training schedule, and competition ind does not prevent 
him/her from playing for his/her school team or in any 
competitions of athletic associations; Provided further. That 
he/she remains in good academic standing.
Sec. 6. Obiigations of Student-Athletes. - For active involvement in the 
promotion and protection of their rights:
a. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to conduct himseif/herseif 
in a responsible manner at all times, reflective of the values of the school 
he/she represents, bearing in mind that he/she carries the name and 
colors of his/her school and is a ro'e model to the other students.
b. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to train regularly and obey 
the rules set by his/her coach and the school.
c. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to represent his/her school 
in competitions chosen by his/her coach and/or school. In case of conflict 
between a school-sanctioned competition and other competitions, 
he/she is duty-bound to prioritize the school-sanctioned competition with 
the exception of international competitions or pre-qualifying events for 
international competitions.
d. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voi jntahly present 
himself/herself for the pre- and post-competition general health 
examinations;
e. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voluntarily attend 
trainings and workshops designed nnd conducted for him/her.
f. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to prioritize his/her 
academic performance to ensure that his/her participation in sports will 
not disrupt or hinder the completion of his/her class/course. He/she shall 
diligently attend classes and comply with the minimum class/course 
ioad, pass grade requirement and other requirements set by the schools.
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to qualify him/her to go to the next level, unless he/she completes 
his/her missing requirements during summer break.
g. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete not to use, offer other 
Student-Athletes or purchase any performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) 
and other prohibited substances.
h. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to uphold the integrity of 
the games, the name and reputation of his/her school and the athletic 
association he/she is representing by not being involved in betting, 
game-fixing, wagering, gambling and other illicit acts or activities; nor 
shall he/she be affiliated or involved with persons associated with 
gambling and/or game-fixing.
i. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to practice and maintain a 
respectful and non-violent attitude towards himself/herself, other 
athletes, coaches, sports officials, and any person in general.
j. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to preserve and promote 
the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages, from 
recruitment to ccmpetition, that he/she participates in.
Sec. 7. Obligations of Schools. —
a. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to support the Student- 
Athlete in fulfilling his/her responsibilities, first and foremost, as a 
student and then as an athlete.
b. It is the duty of the schools and iheir officials to provide counselors, 
other than the coach, who will help the Student-Athlete in his/her 
academic work. In balancing his/her responsibilities and in reaching 
his/her full potential.
c. It is the duty of tne schools and their officials to monitor the academic 
performance of the Student-Athlete and certify that he/she complies 
with the minimum class/course load, passes grade requirement and 
other requirements set in this Act and by the schools.
d. It is the duty of rhe schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
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e. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete with safe, well-maintained, and upgraded equipment and well- 
fitted uniforms.
f. It !S the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete access to health care professionals who will monitor his/her 
physical health condition and nutritional needs, particularly during 
training and competitions and right after the competitions.
g. It is the duty of the schools and ffieir officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete free or subsidized medical expense coverage in case of any 
physical injury or sports-related harm suffered by him/her as a result of 
his/her participation in the athletic program or competition.
h. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to maintain the Student- 
Athlete's full or partial scholarship for his/her continued education and/or 
financial support even after suffering from injury that resulted from 
his/her participation in the athletic program which prevents him from 
further training for and competing in inter-school competitions.
i. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete to file a temporary LOA from the athletic team or program due 
to valid grounds such as the need to focus on studies, illness/sickness 
or any personal/family reasons; Provided/ That an absence beyond a 
reasonable period may result in the loss of scholarship or other privileges 
and; Provided further, That it is understood he/she cannot participate in 
events of the athletic associations.
j. It Is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the privacy of 
any personal health information of the Student-Athlete that might cause 
defamation or insult towards hirn/herself, such as his/her family's 
medical history or physical or mental condition requiring treatment, 
among others.
k. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the Student- 
Athlete against exploitation, inaopropriate influences, and other 
circumstances prejudicial to his/her physical, mental, emotional, social, 
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l. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to uphold the Constitutional 
right of the Student-Athlete to a quality education which includes the 
choice of school or the right to transfer to another school for any reason 
su' h as, but not limited to, those enumerated in Section 5.3 (a), subject 
to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes 
Protection Act".
m. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete to try out and participate in international competitions where 
he/she will represent the country and other national competitions. This 
shall not prevent him/her from playing for his/her school team or in any 
competitions of athletic associations; Provided^ That he/she remains in 
good academic standing.
n. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to grant or renew the 
Student-Athlete's athletic grants for the current semester or term; 
Provided, That the Student-Athlete complies with the requirements of 
the school.
o. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete to be coached by skilled sports officials who are trained in sport- 
specific safety and equipped with the latest information about the risks 
and hazards of their respective sports. To this end, the school and their 
officials shall respect the right of the Student-Athlete to be trained by a 
coach other thar the ones associated with the school; Provided, That 
the same is coordinated with his/her coach and/or the director of the 
school's athletic program or the latter's equivalent, who shall not prevent 
said athlete from exercising said right without valid cause
p. It is the duty of the schools and theT officials to ensure that no Student- 
Athlete shall, on account of age, sex, gender, language, ethnicity, 
religion, disability, education and status, be excluded from participation 
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any 
athletic program or activity.
Schools shall take into account its total women student population 
in granting athletic scholarship. There shall be a pro rata representation
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of women in the athletic scholarship program based on the percentage 
of women in the whole student population.
q. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the Student- 
Athlete from abuse or violence, be it physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, 
psychological, spiritual, or cultural in nature. The schools and their 
officials shall promptly take notice of and act upon incidents of abuse or 
violence against the Student-Athletes.
r. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the health, 
safety and welfaie of the Student-Athlete from Pe.formance Enhancing 
Drugs (PEDs) and other prohibited substances. To this end, school 
officials or representatives who offer or pressure the Student-Athletes 
into taking PEDs and other prohibited substances shall be terminated 
from the school.
s. It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to sponsor, operate, 
advertise or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or gambling 
scheme based, directly or indirectly, on one or more competitive games 
in which Student-Athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or 
on one or more performances of the Student-Athletes in such games.
t. It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to intentionally suspend 
or otherwise delay the Student-Athlete in junior or senior high school 
from graduating in order to lengthen the period of the Student-Athlete's 
eligibility to play ^or the school.
u. It is the duty of the schools not to offer benefits and incentives to the 
Student-Athlete to the extent that it results in the commercialization of 
the Student-Athlete in accordance with Sections 5 and 6 of Republic Act 
No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes Protection Act"
V. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to support the Student- 
Athlete's right to undergo trainings and workshops for the further 
development of his/her skills. To this end, the school cannot prohibit the 
Student-Athlete from attending such trainings or workshops; Provided, 
That he/she will endeavor to schedule the same on a date that does not 
conflict with the game of the school.
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w. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to conduct forums to inform 
all new Student-Athletes and school officials of this law and their 
corresponding rights and obligations herein. Various forms of 
communication shall also be employed to keep all Student-Athletes and 
school officials informed of updates, issues and reminders regarding the 
exercise of the rights and observation of the obligations mentioned 
herein.
X. It is also the duty of the school and their officials to conduct forums 
educating the Student-Athiete on different topics including 
discrimination against women, dangers of PEDs and protection from 
violence and abuse.
y. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete the opportunity to engage in other safe recreational activities for 
the wholesome use of his/her leisure hours; Provided, That it is not 
inconsistent with his/her sport and will not expose him to undue risks.
z. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete to engage in gainful employment; Provided, That it does not 
interfere with his/her studies, training schedule, and competitions.
aa.It is the duty of the schools and their officials to preserve and promote 
the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages, from 
recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete participates in.
Sec. 8. Obiigations of Athietic Associations -
a. It is the duty of the athletic associations to support the Student-Athlete's 
choice of school without any restriction or penalty. In the event that the 
issue is brought to the athletic association, the same shall be resolved 
in favor of honoring the right of choice of the Student-Athlete; Provided, 
That there are nc violations of Section 7.21.
b. It is the duty of the athletic associations to ensure that the Student- 
Athlete plays in a safe and healthy environment during inter-school 
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c. It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student-Athlete 
with safe, well-maintained, and upgraded equipment for use during 
inter-school athletic programs and competitions.
d. It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student-Athlete 
access to medics in case of accideriLS, injuries, and other emergency 
situations during athletic programs or competitions.
e. It is the duty of the athletic associations to keep and protect the privacy 
of any personal health information of the Student-Athlete that might 
cause defamation or insult toward? himself/herselt, such as his/her 
family's medical history or physical or mental condition requiring 
treatment, among others.
f. It is the duty of the athletic associations to protect the Student-Athlete 
against exploitation, inappropriate influences, and other circumstances 
prejudicial to his/her physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral 
development, such as public humiliation, among others.
g. It is the duty of the athletic associations not to sponsor, operate, 
advertise or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or gambling 
scheme based, directly or indirectly, an one or more competitive games 
in which Student-Athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or 
on one or more performances of the Student-Athletes in such games.
h. It is the duty of the athletic associations to support the Student-Athlete's 
right to undergo trainings and workshops for the furti' ler development of 
his/her skills. To this end, athietic associations cannot prohibit the 
Student-Athlete from attending such trainings oi workshops; Provided, 
That the Student-Athlete will endeavor to schedi lie the same on a date 
that does not conflict with the game of the athlecic association.
i. It is the dub/ of the athletic associat ons to allo' 4 the Student-Athlete to 
try out and participate in international compe itions where he/she will 
represent the country and other national corr petitions. This shall not 
prevent him/her from playing for his/ner school team or in any 
competitions of athletic associations; Provided, That he/she remains in 
good academic standing.
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j. It is the duty of ^he athletic acsociations to sanction member-schools
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which violate the rights of the Student-Athlete or fail to address the same
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or otherwise allow its officials to do so. In this regard, athletic
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associations shall enact rules which shall support this Act and provide
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sanctions for violations thereof, which may include suspension or
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disqualification of erring member-schools or officials thereof from inter-
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school athletic programs and competitions.
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k. It is the duty of the athletic associations to preserve and promote the
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amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages, from
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recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete participates in.
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Sec. 9. Obligations of NSAs and the Philippine Sports Commission. - It is the
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duty of NSAs to support the schedule of the various athletic associations to the extent
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possible, so as not to schedule try-outs, trainings or trips abroad during crucial training
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periods or compedtions.
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Sec. 10. Implementation. — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the
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Department on Education (DepEd), the athletic associations (UAAP, NCAA, WNCAA
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and SCUAA, among others), and the PSC, with the participation of representatives
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from sports organizations with proven track records of involvement and promotion of
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the rights and welfare of Filipino athletes, shall promulgate the Implementing Rules
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and Regulations of this Act within thirty (30) days from its effectivity.
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The DepEd and CHED shall penalize schools that disregard a Student-Athlete's
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academic rights and/or that do not sanction its officials for doing so. DepEd and CHED
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shall also be responsible for penalizing schools that offer or abet in the offer of
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incentives and benefits beyond those allowed by Section 7.21 of this Act. To this end,
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DepEd and CHED may impose sanctions such as, but not limited to, diminution or
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withdrawal of subsidy, recommendation on the downgrading or withdrawal of
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accreditation program termination, or school closure; Provided, That these shall be in
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accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes
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Protection Act", when applicable.
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Sec. 11. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provisions not otherwise affected
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shall remain valid and subsisting.
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Sec. 12. Effect on Rep'iblic Act No. 10C76. — Nothing in this Act shall be
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construed as to have amended or repealed Republic Act No. 10676, otherwise known
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as the "Student-Athletes Protection Act"
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Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
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inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec. 14. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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