Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. __ 
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO "ERNIX" M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
ASSISTING YOUTH ATHLETES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES 
FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Art. 11, Sec. 17 of the 1987 Constitution declares 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." To this end, there is a need to provide adequate 
assistance to develop youth athletes in compliance with our state• policy. 
This bill seeks to promote the participation of the youth in sports programs, with 
the goal of harnessing its positive effects on their development. To do this, the 
proposed bill seeks to provide support for the creation and development of local sports 
program and encourage participation. 
Thus, the passage of this bill is highly sought. 
I 
1O,JR. 
Assistant Majority Floor Leader 
Congressman 
First Congressional District of Manila 
September 27, 2022
11:25 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. ---
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Introduced by HONORABLE ERNESTO "ERNDC" M. DIONISIO, JR. 
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AN ACT 
ASSISTING YOUTH ATHLETES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES 
FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT 
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 "Youth Athletes 
Assistance Act." 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - Pursuant to the State policy enshrined in 
Art. II, Sec. 17 of the 1987 Constitution, it shaH be the policy of the State to adopt such 
measures as would promote and encourage the youth to participate in sports 
programs and improve their implementation. 
Section 3. Creation of a Youth Sports Program Fund. - A fund shall be 
created to strengthen grassroots sports programs which is to be administered by the 
Philippine Sports Commission. Such fund shall: 
a) Assist young athletes who can at least afford or may otherwise benefit 
from joining a sport or recreation club; 
b) Support local sports and recreation organizations with funding for 
projects that create opportunities for more young athletes to become 
members; 
c) Improve sports facilities to assist local sports and recreation 
organizations with facility development so that the youth can be 
encouraged to become involved in sport or recreation activity of their 
choice. 
Section 4. Appropriations. -An amount shall be set aside from the revenues 
of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) annually to be 
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allocated for the funding of this Act, subject to the implementing rules and regulations 
to be adopted. 
Section 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Philippine Sports Commission along with the 
Department of Education and the Department of Interior and Local Government, in 
coordination with other relevant government agencies and upon consultation with 
relevant stakeholders such as the various national sports associations, shall issue the 
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
Section 6. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provisions of this Act that may 
be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other 
portions and provisions hereof as long as such remaining portions or provisions can 
still subsist and be given effect in their entirety. 
Section 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, 
proclamations and administrative regulations, or any parts thereof inconsistent 
herewith are hereby revoked, repealed or modified accordingly. 
Section 8. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,