Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4344

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is inherently the role of the state to promote human development as it is the backbone of
social and economic development. United Nations’ Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for
Development and Peace recognizes sports as an important tool to develop the highest human
potential in mind and body. It is a powerful and cost-effective way to advance the Sustainable
Development Goals and the best tool to transcend social, political and cultural differences. It
is also a learning experience which allows its participants to develop management,
Negotiation, communication and conflict management skills.

Article II, Section 17 of the Constitution stresses that “the State shall give priority to education,
science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development”.

Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution asserts that "the State shall promote physical
education and encourage programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including
training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for
the development of a health and alert citizenry.” It is important for the State create a National
‘Academy of Sports for High School (NASHS) to develop the athletic skills and talents of high
schoo! students. This school shall be a home to deserving students where they will be given
adequate training and support necessary for their development as athletes and future
international sports champions.

As of September 2, 2019, seven other similar measures have been filed during the 18”
Congress. My version is based on the one filed by our good Majority Leader Martin Romualdez
and Hon. Yedda Romualdez. I hope the inputs I have added to it will make this institution one
to be proud of.

On behalf of the people of Parafiaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought.

MYRA ‘ul ‘TAMBUNTI
District, Parafiaque Ci


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4344

Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA S. TAMBUNTING

(AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS,
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 National Academy of Sports for
High School (NASHS) Act of 2019."

Sec. 2. Declaration of Principles. - The State recognizes the 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.

Sec. 3. Creation and Establishment of the National Academy of Sports for High
School - There is hereby established a National Academy of Sports for High School (NASHS)
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.

Sec. 4, Purpose of the NASHS - The NASHS shall offer, on a full 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.

Sec 5. Construction and Site of the NASHS. - 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, Capas,
Tarlac.

Sec.6. Director of the NASHS. - The NASHS shall be headed by a Director who shall serve
for a period of six (6) years. He/she shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, as created
in Section 7 of this Act. The Board shall also fix his compensation. The functions, powers and


duties of the Director, in addition to those specifically provided for in this law, shall be those
usually pertaining to the office of the principal of any high school in the Philippine educational

system.

Sec. 7. Board of Trustees. - The NASHS shall have a Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred
to as the Board, which shall be composed of the Secretary of the DepEd as Chairperson, the
Chairperson of the PSC as Vice Chair, and the following members: the Director of the NASHS,
one (1) representative each from the House of Representatives and the Senate, and four (4)
representatives from accredited national sports associations to be nominated by the different
sports associations and appointed by the Chairperson of the Board: Provided, That there
should always be at least one representative from track and field and at least one
representative from aquatic sports.

‘All members who are not receiving regular compensation from the government shall receive
per diem for every meeting of the Board.

Sec. 8. Powers and Functions of the Board of Trustees. - The exercise of the corporate
powers of the NASHS is hereby vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees.

The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its general powers
of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a
corporation under Section 35 of Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known as the Revised
Corporation Code of the Philippines:

(a) To identify the satellite branches of the NASHS;

(b) To approve the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline drawn up by the
Executive Council as hereinafter provided;

(0) To receive and appropriate for the ends herein specified such sums as may be provided
by law for the support of the NASHS;

(d) To approve appointments made and contracts entered into by the Director in
connection with the employment of teachers, lecturers and other employees of the
school, to fix their compensation and other conditions of employment, and to remove
them for cause after proper investigation;

(e) To provide and approve fellowships and trainings for faculty members;

(f) To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, as the Board may deem
necessary to impose, after due and comprehensive consultation with the students
concerned.

Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income generated
by the NASHS, shall constitute the Sports High School Fund, as created in Section 17
of this Act, and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and
all interests shall accrue therefrom shall part of the same fund for the use of the
NASHS.

Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding,
any income generated by the NASHS from tuition fees and other charges, as well as
from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the


NNASHS, and may be disbursed by the Board of Trustees for instruction, research,
extension, or other programs/projects of the NASHS: Provided, That all fiduciary fees
shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected.

(g) To approve the grant of scholarships, stipends and such other allowances to deserving
students;

(h) To establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students which shall include,
among others, national competitive trials and examinations;

(i) To develop the athletic potential of every student together with a sound and strong
academic base;

() To provide a training program for students with the end goal of creating athletes who
are competitive in the national, South East Asian, Asian, and Olympics level;

(k) To approve the issuance of certificates or diplomas to successful candidates for
graduation;

() To receive, in trust, legacies, gifts, and donations of real and personal property of all
kinds and to administer the same for the benefit of the NASHS or for aid to any of its
students;

(m)To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry to
carry out the purposes and functions of the NASHS; and

(n) To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of its creation.

Sec. 9. Meetings of the Board of Trustees. - The Board of Trustees shall regularly
convene at least once every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees may call a special
meeting whenever necessary: Provided, That members are notified in writing at least three
(3) days prior to said meeting.

A majority of all members holding office shall constitute a quorum for board meetings:
Provided, That the Chairperson of the Board is among those present in the meeting. In the
absence of the Chairperson, a Undersecretary of the DepEd, duly designed by the Chairperson,
shall represent him/her in the meeting.

‘A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all the members holding office at the time
the meeting is called.

Sec. 10. Annual Report. - The Board shall submit to the Office of the President of the
Philippines and Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition and needs of the NASHS
on or before the first of April of each year.

Sec. 11. Executive Council - There shall be an Executive Council consisting of the Director,
the Assistant Director, as created in Section 12 of this Act, the heads of departments of NASHS,
and such other ranking faculty members or officials of the NASHS, as may be determined by
the Board.

The Council shall have the power to screen and select the students subject for admission, to
select students who shall be recipients of scholarships, stipends and other allowances, and to


develop the curricula, course or study, and rules of discipline, The Council shall implement
and execute the policies laid down by the Board and exercise such other functions, powers
and duties as the Board may prescribe.

Sec. 12. Assistant Director of the NASHS. - 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 the same Board, which shall also fix his/her compensation.

Sec. 13. Registrar of the NASHS. - There shall be a Registrar of the School who shall also
act as Secretary of the Board, to be appointed by the Director with the approval of the Board.
The Registrar must be a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. The Registrar shall
keep all records of the NASHS.

Sec. 14. Treasurer of the NASHS. - There shall be a Treasurer of the NASHS who shall be
appointed by the Director, with the approval of the Board. The Treasurer must be a Certified
Public Accountant. All accounts and expenses of the NASHS shall be audited by the
Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative.

Sec. 15. Personnel of the NASHS. - 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 NASHS.

Any officer, or employee of the Government engaged as a lecturer in the NASHS, may receive
a compensation in addition to his salary at the rate to be fixed by the Board: Provided, That
his duties as such lecturer are performed outside of the regular office hours.

Sec. 16. Tax Exemptions of the NASHS. - The NASHS shall be exempt from payment of
all taxes, fees, assessments and other charges of the Government, its branches and
subdivisions.

It shall likewise be exempt from the payment of customs duties, taxes and tariffs on the
importation of sportswear, equipment, books, supplies, instruments, materials and goods,
including those donated to the NASHS: Provided, That these are of international sports
‘standards and are not available from local manufacturers: Provided, further, That the
importation shall only be in such numbers as may be required in the development of various
sports and/or training of the students.

The NASHS shall also be exempt from withholding taxes on the honoraria or fees paid by the
NASHS to visiting lecturers or professors from abroad.

Sec. 17. Tax Deduction or Exemption of Donations and Contributions. - All legacies,
gifts and donations for the benefit of the NASHS, or for its support and maintenance, or for
aid to any of its students shall be tax-exempt and shall be an allowable deduction from the
gross-income of the donors.

Sec. 18. Sports High School Fund - All incomes and donations to the NASHS created under
this Act shall be formed into a fund, to be known as the Sports High School Fund, which the
NASHS shall be authorized to retain, without need of a separate approval from any
government agency, and subject only to existing accounting and auditing rules and


regulations. This fund shall be expended as authorized by the Board exclusively for the
purpose of this Act.

Sec. 19. Funding. - To carry out the purposes of this Act the amount of Three Hundred
Million Pesos (P 300,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated and shall be made available from the
funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, the amount to be
utilized for the expenses of the NASHS shall be provided in the annual General Appropriation
Act.

Sec. 20. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd and PSC, in consultation
and coordination with the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of Public
Works and Highways and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority shall promulgate
not later than thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of this Act, the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act: Provided, That the failure to
promulgate the rules and regulations shall not prevent the implementation of this Act upon its
effectivity.

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 order 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,