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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7462

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto, Edward Vera Perez Maceda,
Eric M. Martinez, Federico I "Ricky" S. Sandoval, and Dale "Along" R. Malapitan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution states that “the State shall promote
physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, team work, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry” and “all educational institutions
shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic
clubs and other sectors.”

‘The Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) believes that the sporting success of a nation
is anchored on its reserve talent. Despite the commendable and excellent showing of our athletes
in recent international sporting events, much more needs to be done in ensuring that the
country continues to produce and develop excellent talents.

The proposed measure aims to develop a grassroots sports program in the primary and
secondary level by institutionalizing varsity teams in schools. It is the goal of the proposed
measure to develop an optimal and long term development system of Filipino athletes.
Moreover, this initiative will also help to further improve the character building of students as
sports is a great means of instilling the values of sportsmanship and camaraderie.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought

M. MARTINEZ

JOHN MARVIN SERVO” NIETO

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EDWARD VERA PEREZ MACED: D. "ALONG" R. \LAPITAN,
FEDERICO II "JRICKY" S. SANDOVAL


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

7462

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto, Edward Vera Perez Maceda,
Eric M. Martinez, Federico II "Ricky" S. Sandoval, and Dale "Along" R. Malapitan

AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING SPORTS VARSITY TEAMS IN ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY SCHOOLS 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 "Sports Varsity Teams in Basic
Education Act."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the 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 and alert citizenry,

To this end, the State shall provide opportunities for optimal and long-term
development of Filipino athletes by expanding the base of student athletes, increasing the time
and frequency for their early exposure, training and competition through the
institutionalization of sports varsity teams in the basic education cycle.

SEC. 3. Institutionalization of Sports Varsity Teams. To ensure the optimal and long
term development of Filipino athletes, elementary and secondary schools, both public and
private, shall institutionalize sports varsity teams.

There shall at least be a varsity team for athletics for every schools as athletics forms the
base for other sports. The school shall expand the number of sport events to cover gradually
according to the school's after-school sports program, interests of students, coaches and the
‘community.

Sports events that shall be considered in the establishment of varsity teams in
elementary and secondary levels shall include, but not limited to, the following,

Archery
Amis
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Chess
Football

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9. Gymnastics
10. Sepak Takraw

11. Soft Ball

12. Swimming

13, Table Tennis

14, Taekwondo

15. Tennis

16. Volleyball

17. Billiards

18, Futsal

19. Wrestling,

20. Wushu

21. Aerobics Gymnastics
22. Dance Sports

23. Pencak Silat

24, Basketball 3x3

The establishment of varsity teams in traditional and indigenous games, dances, and sports
shall also be encouraged.

SEC. 4. Organization of Sports Varsity Team. The organization of sports varsity teams
shall consider the following:

‘a. Presence of competent and committed teacher-coaches;
b. Availability of facilities and equipment;

¢. Administrative support; and

d. Support of the community.

SEC. 5. Identification of Athletes. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall provide a
sports varsity selection and admission system.

All K-12 learners who are officially enrolled in Elementary, Junior High School, Senior
High School, Open High School, and Alternative Learning Systems, especially those who
participate in the after-school sports program (ASSP) and who can meet the following
requirements can join their school's sports varsity teams:

a. Must have passed the physical fitness tests and skill tests;
b. With parental consent; and
©. In good academic standing.

SEC. 6. Selection and Deployment of Competent Coaches. It shall be the responsibility
of the school administration to secure the services of competent coaches. Teachers, including
sports coordinator, trained in sports coaching are the priority in the selection of coaches.
Former outstanding athletes from among the parents or community residents may be tapped to
serve as volunteer coaches in the sports where they excel and gained national or international
recognition. Likewise, students and graduates of the Sports Track in the Senior High School
(SHS) shall be tapped to provide assistance in the training of Sports Varsity Teams.

The Sports Varsity Teams may also serve as a venue for the practicum and/or
immersion of students in the Sports Track.

SEC. 7. Recognition and Ti of Coaches. DepEd shall create a mechanism to
provide incentives and recognition to volunteer coaches.



DepEd, in consultation with the Philippine Sports Commission, National Sports
Associations, Philippine Olympic Committee, and the private sector shall develop programs to
train varsity coaches to become certified trainers based on international standards.

SEC. 8. Time and Frequency of Training. The implementing school has the discretion to
determine the time and frequency of training of the varsity teams, provided that the trainings
are conducted after the regular class hours and shall not interfere with instructionally-relevant
activities pursuant to engaging students in learning the lessons of the curriculum

SEC. 9. More Competition. Aside for the calendar of regular sports competitions
conducted by the DepEd, private and public schools shall organize varsity match with
neighboring schools. A league may be composed of public and private schools

Furthermore, elementary and secondary school may partner with existing stadiums and
sports centers in the community to host varsity matches.

SEC. 10. Equipment for Sports Varsity. It shall be the responsibility of the school
administration to secure the equipment necessary to sustain the training of sports varsity teams.
Such equipment may be sourced from regular budget and extra-budgetary means such as
donations from the community,

‘The DepEd, in consultation with the Philippine Sports Commission, shall be responsible
for maintaining a databank of standard facilities and equipment their technical specifications
suppliers and indicative prices for every sport covered in international competitions.

SEC. 11. Performance Profiling of Student Athletes. There shall be a school-based
profiling of student athletes. In case of a student athlete's another school, it is the responsibility
of the former coaches to transmit the student's athletic profile to the new school to ensure
proper recognition and continuous training and development. The student athlete's profile shall
show results of previous competitions and improvement in clocking in the case of measurable
sports

All elementary and secondary schools shall register and update their student athletes’
profile from time to time.

SEC. 12. Registry of Student Athletes. DepEd shall maintain a registry of student
athletes and shall make this accessible to colleges and universities, Philippine Sports
Commission, National Sports Associations, Philippine Olympic Committee, and other private
sport groups and organizations and shall be uses solely for identification of potential inclusion
to varsity teams in college and universities or in the case of the Philippine Sports Commission,
selection of national athletes who can represent the Philippines in international sporting events.

SEC. 13. Incentives. Recognitions and incentives shall be awarded to school coaches and
school heads for their support to the organization and registration of their school varsity teams,

Teacher-coaches shall be given service credits and/or additional compensation or
overtime pay for work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in accordance with the law.

SEC. 14. Appropriations. The funds necessary for the institutionalization of sports
varsity teams, especially the provision of equipment, in elementary and secondary schools, shall
come from the regular appropriation of DepEd.

SEC. 15. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within ninety (90 after the effectivity of
this Act, the Secretary of Education and the Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission,


upon consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall promulgate the rules and regulations needed
for the implementation of this Act

SEC. 16. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this bill is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions hereof shall remain in force.

SEC. 17. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this A repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 18. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after publication in a
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,