Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1202

Introduced by Representative JUAN MIGUEL MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF INCENTIVES EXTENDED TO NATIONAL
ATHLETES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9064, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘NATIONAL ATHLETES,
COACHES AND TRAINERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF 2001', AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9064 or ‘The Sports Benefits and Incentives Act of 2001" was
passed into law with the aim of extending monetary and non-monetary incentives to our
national athletes who earn medals in international sports competitions sanctioned by the
international Olympic Committee (IOC). Republic Act No. 9064 was seen as a
landmark piece of legislation that gave our unsung sports heroes the recognition they
rightfully deserve.

In recent years, however, there have been a handful of other athletes who have equally
brought pride and honor to our country by winning in other intemational sports
competitions sanctioned by bodies other than the Intemational Olympic Committee.
Unfortunately, these athletes do not enjoy the benefits provided i Republic Act No. 9064
since they are excluded from its coverage.

This Bill seeks to correct this by amending the provisions of Republic Act No. 9064 to
include within its purview athletes who complete in equally prestigious international
sports competitions that are sanctioned by other international sports organizations of
federations. The amendment to the present law is necessary to ensure that all national
athletes are treated and considered equally regardless of the competitions they
compete in.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the expeditious passage of this proposed measure
earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1202

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative JUAN MIGUEL MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF INCENTIVES EXTENDED TO NATIONAL
ATHLETES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9064, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘NATIONAL ATHLETES,
COACHES AND TRAINERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF 2001", AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 3 (c) of RA 9064, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“SECTION 3. Definition of terms.- For purposes of this Act, the following terms
shall be defined as follows:

(a) National Athletes - x0

(b) National Coaches and Trainers - 0x

(c) International Competitions - shall refer to international sports competition
which are sanctioned by the Intemational Olympic Committee (IOC) AND/OR
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS (ISFs) PARTICIPATED IN BY NOT LESS
THAN PORTY FIVE (45) COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE or held every four (4) years
including qualifying championships in team sports wherein only one (1) or two (2)
countries may qualify for the Olympics or World Championships.

SECTION 2. Section 8 of RA 9064, is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 8. Cash Incentives for National Athletes.- National athletes who win
gold, silver and bronze medals in international competitions shall be entitled to cash
awards in the following amounts:
A. Individual Events

(a) For gold medalists:
(1) x00

(2) xx


(3) TWO MILLION PESOS (P2,000,000.00) FOR THE WORLD
CUP AND WORLD GAMES;

(4) One million pesos (P1,000,000.) for Asian Games; and

(5) One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for southeast
Asian Games (SEA Games).

(b) For silver medalists:
(1) x00
(2) 0x

(3) SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P700,000.00) FOR THE
WORLD CUP AND WORLD GAMES;

(4) Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) for Asian Games; and

(5) Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) for Southeast Asian Games (SEA
Games),

(©) For bronze medalists:
(1) 00
(2) 00

(3) TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) FOR
THE WORLD CUP AND WORLD GAMES;

(4) One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for Asian Games; and
(6) Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for SEA Games.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. - All laws, Presidential Decrees, Issuance
Executive Orders, Letter of Instruction, rule or regulation or any parts thereof
inconsistent with provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from

the date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,