NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 2094
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING LOCAL SPORTS PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP YOUNG 
ATHLETES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution provides 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, teamwork, and 
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
An article of the Institute for Nationalist Studies mentioned that, "Filipino 
athletes not only have to compete in their respective sports, they also have to 
compete with each other for scarce resources." Indeed, Filipino athletes are in need 
of continuous support as they continue to dominate the international sports scene. 
Not only should they be rewarded when they become victorious, but they must 
always be supported when they are on the grind.
This bill seeks to strengthen local sports program to develop young athletes 
through institutionalizing three program funds that will be used for: giving young 
athletes vouchers to help pay for their registration, membership, participation, and 
training fees; supporting local sports clubs, recreation clubs, and sports 
organizations for projects and programs; and, assisting local sports club, recreation 
clubs, and sports organizations in improving sports facilities.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 2094
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RECEIVED BV.
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING LOCAL SPORTS PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP YOUNG 
ATHLETES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Declaration of Policy. - Article XIV, Section 19 (1) of the
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Constitution provides that the State shall promote physical education and encourage
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sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for
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international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the
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development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
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Pursuant to the aforementioned policy, the State shall appropriate funds for
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the upgrade of sports facilities and extend financial assistance in the form of sports
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vouchers to mitigate the cost of participation in a sports clubs, recreation clubs, or
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sports organizations: Provided, That the sports club, recreation club, or sports
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organization is duly accredited by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
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Sec. 2. Program Funds. - To further promote sports and its benefits among
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the youth, the PSC shall allocate adequate resources to financially support the
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affiliation of young athletes in local sports clubs, recreation clubs, or sports
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organizations, which facilities and activities can provide them the proper venue and
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opportunities for training and competition. For this purpose, the PSC shall manage
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and administer three (3) separate funds, as follows:
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a. Get Started Fund. - The fund shall be used to assist young athletes,
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including those with disabilities, as well as athletes who cannot afford to


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join any local sports clubs, recreation clubs, or sports organizations by
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reason of financial constraints. Young athletes shall be provided with a
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discount voucher of up to three thousand pesos (Php 3,000.00) annually
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to help pay for their registration, membership, participation, and training
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fees. The vouchers can be redeemed at a sports clubs, recreation clubs, or
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sports organizations registered with the program;
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b. Get Going Fund. - The fund shall be used to support local sports clubs,
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recreation clubs, and sports organizations with funding of up to fifty
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thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) annually for projects and programs that
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provide opportunities for more young athletes to become Involved in
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sports; and,
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c. Get Playing Fund. - The fund shall provide up to five hundred thousand
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pesos (Php 500,000.00) annually in order to assist local sports clubs,
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recreation clubs, and sports organizations in improving sports facilities and
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encourage more young athletes to become actively involved in the sports
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activity of their choice.
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Sec. 3. Eligibility Criteria. - To avail of the sports voucher, the young athlete
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must be:
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1. Under the age of eighteen (18) and is actively engaged in any sports;
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2. A member of any recognized or duly accredited local 
sports club,
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recreation club, or sports organization; and,
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3. A resident in the locality where the sports club, recreation club, or sports
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organization is located.
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Sec. 4. Conditions for the Use of the Voucher. - The use of the sports
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voucher shall be governed by the following conditions:
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1. It shall not be redeemable for cash;
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2. It is non-transferable to any person except to another local sports club,
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recreation club, or sports organization;
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3. It is transferable to another local sports club, recreation club, or sports
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organization only once a year: Provided, That the transfer is applied for
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prior to the actual use and enjoyment of the sports facilities;


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4. It cannot be reused once redeemed by the local sports club, recreation
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club, or sports organization; and,
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5. Only one (1) voucher shall be payable to an eligible athlete per calendar
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year.
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Sec. 5. Appropriations. - The initial amount necessary for the implementation
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of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the PSC.
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Thereafter, such amount shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 6. Impiementing Rules and Regulations. -The PSC shall, in consultation
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with various national sports associations, promulgate the rules and regulations to
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implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity.
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Sec. 7. Separabiiity Cause. - If any part or provision of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected by such
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declaration shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repeaiing Cause. - All laws, decrees, ordinances, or administrative
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circulars not consistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or
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amended accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,