EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S.B. No. 1567
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
REESTABLISHING THE GENERAL VITO BELARMINO NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND ENHANCING ITS SPORTS CURRICULUM AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall give 
priority to education. The Constitution further declares that the State shall protect and 
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Thus, the establishment, 
maintenance and support of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of 
education relevant to the needs of the people and society is a priority of the State.
This Bill seeks to reopen and reestablish the former Gen. Vito Belarmino 
National High School as the only sports oriented Senior High School Institution in the 
country. The Gen. Vito Belarmino National High School was the only sports 
centered/oriented Senior High School in the Philippines. However, only around fifty 
(50) students currently use the facilities of the Belarmino Sports Complex because it 
lacks residential and other mandatory facilities.
The reestablishment of the General Vito Belarmino National High School will 
offer talented and deserving Filipino students accessible and quality education and 
inculcate in them youth patriotism and nationalism.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought
IMEE R. MARCOS
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
)
S.B. No.
SENATE
1567
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
RECEIVED
FLED
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AN ACT
REESTABLISHING THE GENERAL VITO BELARMINO NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND ENHANCING ITS SPORTS CURRICULUM AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, an enhanced sports curriculum with 
improved facilities and services for qualified Senior High School students at 
therestored Gen. Vito Belarmino National High School.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The 1987 Constitution provides that "The 
State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and 
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall 
inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in 
public and civic affairs."
Further, the Constitution states 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."
Finally, it is the recognized 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."
Consistent with these principles, it is the duty of the State to support those who 
are interested, capable and willing to pursue a career in the field of sports.
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms are 
defined as follows:
a. Dormitory- refers to a free separate male and female 
residence/accommodation area located within the School to used by the 
qualified students therein.


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School- refers to the newly restored and reestablished Gen. Vito Belarmino 
National High School.
Sports Facilities- refer to all equipment, areas for sports and other services 
offered by the School and within its premises.
SECTION 4. Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all qualified Senior High School 
students who have accomplished at least one (1) year of kindergarten education, six 
(6) years of elementary education and four (4) years of junior high school and subject 
to other qualifications as may be outlined in the implementing rules and regulations.
SECTION 5. Qualifications. - The Department of Education (DepEd) in 
coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical 
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall formulate and issue 
guidelines for the admission of prospective senior high school students in the sports 
program of the school.
SECTION 6. Sports Curriculum Development. - The DepEd in coordination with 
CHED shall formulate the design and details of the enhanced sports curriculum. It shall 
ensure that the Filipino graduates that it will produce are capable and equipped to 
compete globally. The agencies shall also ensure that the students are prepared to 
enter college and/or ready for gainful employment as determined by TESDA.
The DepEd shall also undertake consultations with other national and local 
government agencies and other stakeholders, private and public schools' associations, 
national student organizations, national teachers organizations, the parents-teachers 
associations and the chambers of commerce on matters affecting the concerned 
stakeholders.
SECTION 7. Mandatory Facilities and Services. - These facilities shall only be 
the minimum and not limited to the following:
a. 
Dormitory for students and/or athletes;
b. 
Basketball Court;
c. 
Volleyball Court;
d. 
Olympic sized Aquatics stadium;
e. 
Badminton Court;
f. 
Tennis Court;
g. 
Archery range;
h. 
Olympic Track Oval;
i. 
Coaches/Trainers quarters;
j. 
Guest/Visitors residence;
SECTION 8. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall include in the 
Department's program the operationalization of the enhanced sports education 
curriculum, the initial funding of which shall be charged against the current 
appropriations of the DepEd. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued


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implementation of the enhanced Sports Education Curriculum shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 9. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Enhanced Sports 
Education Curriculum. - There is hereby created a Joint Oversight Committee to 
oversee, monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Act.
The Oversight Committee shall be composed of three (3) members each from 
the Senate and from the House of Representatives, including Chairs of the Committees 
on Education and Finance of both Houses.
SECTION 10. Mandatory Evaluation and Review. - By the end of the School 
Year 2020-2021, the DepEd shall conduct a mandatory review and submit a midterm 
report to Congress as to the status of the School, which includes the following (a) 
teachers; (b) classrooms; (c) textbooks; (d) sports facilities; (e) dormitories; and (f) 
other shortages that should be addressed.
The DepEd shall include among other, in its midterm report, the following key 
metrics: (a) enrollment rate; (b) retention rate; (c) completion rate; (d) teachers' 
welfare and training profiles; (e) adequacy of funding requirements; and (f) other 
sports facilities that may be granted to the School.
SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations and Standard Forms - 
Within ninety (90) days from the promulgation of this Act, the necessary Rules and 
Regulations for the proper implementation of its provisions shall be formulated by the 
DepEd, CHED and TESDA.
SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, ordinances, executive orders, 
administrative orders, rules, regulations, decrees and other issuances or parts thereof, 
which are inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, 
modified accordingly.
SECTION 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other Provisions not affected thereby shall continue in 
operation and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 14. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication the Official Gazette or in the two (2) national newspaper of general 
circulation.
Approved,