Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR. 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE BOXING ACADEMY TO ADVANCE AND 
DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR BOXING IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines is one of the founding members of the international boxing 
organization – World Boxing Council (WBC) which was created in 1963. The WBC is one of 
the four major boxing organizations in the world together with the World Boxing Organization 
(WBO), World Boxing Association (WBA), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). The 
aforementioned organizations hold professional boxing tournaments with participants from 
around the world. On the other hand, amateur boxing has tournaments in the regional, 
continental, and Olympic level.  
Through the years, the Philippines has produced numerous world class icons and 
champions in the field of professional and amateur boxing. This made our country famous in 
the international stage for producing topnotch boxers.  For this reason the sport of boxing is 
deeply rooted in the heart of every Filipinos.  
Among the list of famous Filipino amateur boxers are: (1) Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco 
who won gold medal in the 1994 Asian Games and silver medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; 
(2) Carlo Paalam who won silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and gold medal in the
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2019 Southeast Asian Games; (3) Eumir Marcial who won bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo 
Olympics and silver medal in the 2019 World Championships; and (4) Ian Clark Bautista who 
won gold medal in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.  
In the professional boxing league, the Philippines has former Senator Manny Pacquiao 
who holds a Guinness record for the most consecutive boxing world title fight victories at 
different weights at 15,  between 2005 and 20111. We also have Gerry Peñalosa, Rolando 
Navarette, Luisito Espinosa, Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo, Nonito Donaire, Gabriel 
“Flash” Elorde, John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero, Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Villoria, and 
Donnie “Ahas” Nietes among others.  
At present, there are still many young Filipinos who want to venture into the realm of 
boxing and pursue a career therein. They also aspire to be included in the roster of famous 
Filipino boxers and bring pride to their country. As such, the government should create an 
avenue for those aspiring young athletes by establishing a Philippine Boxing Academy  with 
the purpose of providing professional coaching and scientific training programs. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
HON. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR. 
    Deputy Majority Leader 
  Representative, TGP Party-List 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR. 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE BOXING ACADEMY TO ADVANCE AND 
DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR BOXING IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR 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 “Philippine Boxing 
Academy Act.”  
SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policy. – In consonance with Section 19 (1), Article 
XIV of the 1987 Constitution, it is hereby declared as policy of the State to promote physical 
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including 
training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for 
the development of a healthy citizenry. 
In addition, it is hereby declared as policy of the State to develop and enhance the 
boxing skills, capability, and talent of Filipino athletes by providing effective and scientific 
training programs in order to produce world class boxers.  
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SECTION 3. Creation and Function of Philippine Boxing Academy. – Under the 
provisions of this section, the Philippine Boxing Academy is hereby created with the following 
objectives and functions: 
 
(a) To serve as an institution for identifying and recruiting potential boxing athletes to 
be trained for professional and amateur boxing competitions locally and 
internationally; 
(b) To screen and select the country’s representatives to the world and regional boxing 
competitions such as Southeast Asian Games, Olympic Games, and other similar 
international competitions; 
(c) To provide scientific training methods and proper health and nutrition program; 
(d) To provide all forms of assistance to cater the necessary needs of the athlete 
competing abroad; 
(e) To perform such other functions and exercise such other powers necessary to carry 
out the declared policy, objectives, and the provisions of this Act. 
 
SECTION 4. Administration. – The Philippine Boxing Academy shall be under the 
direct supervision and control of the Games and Amusements Board. There shall be an 
Academy Director who shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Games and Amusements 
Board for a term of three (3) years, unless sooner removed. 
 
SECTION 5. Philippine Boxing Academy Board. – The Philippine Boxing Academy 
Board shall be composed of the Chairperson of the Games and Amusements Board, 
Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission who shall act as co-chairperson of the Board, 
and four (4) regular members to be appointed by the President of the Republic of the 
Philippines. The four (4) regular members shall be from the private sector that possess a 
reputable standing in the field of professional and amateur boxing. 
 
SECTION 6. Allowances. – All athletes selected by the Philippine Boxing Academy 
to undergo training and competition in international bouts shall receive a monthly stipend to 
be determined by the President of the Republic of the Philippines as recommended by the 
Board. 
 


SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days after 
the effectivity of this Act, the Games and Amusements Board shall issue the implementing 
rules and regulations to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act. 
 
SECTION 8. Appropriations. – The amount needed to carry out the provisions of this 
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 9. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act shall be 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
Approved,