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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS,
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY VOTE
As part of the effort to jumpstart grassroots sports development, the Duterte 
administration included in its "Build, Build, Build" program the establishment of state of 
the art sports facilities in the New Clark City which will be the hub for the 30th South East 
Asian Games to be hosted by the Philippines.
President Rodrigo Duterte pointed out in his speech in the 2019 Palarong 
Pambansa that "sports is truly an effective avenue to instill among the youth essential 
characteristics." The President also noted that sports plays an important role in 
encouraging the youth to live healthy lifestyle.
In 2015, the Department of Education (DepED) has released guidelines on the 
requirements and procedures that every school need to comply in order to offer the 
Special Program in Sports (SPS). It was originally conceived to address the needs of 
talented students in different sports disciplines and to identify and create a pool of 
athletes who will be trained to compete in national and international sports competition.


However, the lack of available proper facilities and equipment in our public schools and 
available manpower hinder the sustainability of the implementation of the Special 
Program in Sports in the country, in terms of training support and proper exposure to 
competitive sports.
After more than eight decades since the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex was built, 
the Philippines will soon have a world-class sports complex at the New Clark City. The 
new sports facilities are part of Phase lA  of the New Clark City Government Administrative 
Center (NGAC), and it includes a 20,000-seater athletics stadium, a 2,000-seater aquatics 
center, and an Athletes' Village, surrounded by a 1.4 kilometer river park development 
with bikeways and jogging paths. The world-class sports complex in New Clark City is 
expected to be completed by August of this year. 
In this regard, it is highly 
recommended that a National Academy of Sports for High School be constructed in the 
said area to maximize the use of the facilities and enable our student-athletes to hone 
their skills, give them proper exposure to world class sport facilities and possibly join the 
National Athletes Pool in various events.
This proposed measure the seeks to create and establish of a National Academy 
of Sports for High School (NASHS) that will serve as the premier training center to develop 
the athletic skills and talents of high school students. The school shall equip the students 
with the necessary academic skills and conducive environment that will shape the future 
of international sports champions. The bill also mandates the grant of scholarships, 
stipends and such other allowances to deserving students.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure/je earnestly sought
SENATOR CHRISTOPH
AWRENCE "BONG" T. GO


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 
397
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS,
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress 
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Section 1. S hort Title. -  This Act shall be known as "The National Academy of 
Sports for High School (NASHS) Act of 2019."
Sec. 2. D eclaration o f Principles. -  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. Towards this end, the State shall promote physical 
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, 
including training for international competitions, foster self-discipline, teamwork, and 
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry. The State shall provide 
adequate training for students with athletic abilities for competitive sports to foster the 
holistic development of the youth and to prepare the students for a long-term career in 
sports development.
Sec. 3. Creation an d Establishm ent o f the N ational Academ y o f Sports 
fo r High School. -  There is hereby established a National Academy of Sports for High


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School (NASHS) to develop the athletic skills and talents of high school students. This 
shall be attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) which shall also coordinate 
with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for policy and program formulation and 
implementation on subjects pertaining to sports.
Sec. 4. Purpose o f the NASHS -  The NASHS shall offer, on a full or partial 
scholarship basis, a secondary course with special emphasis on developing the athletic 
skills of the students through subjects pertaining to physical education and sports 
development, with the end in view of educating its students who have shown their early 
potential of excelling in sports for a sports-related career while undergoing quality 
secondary education. The Board, as created in Section 7 of this Act, may agree to accept 
paying students based on criteria established by the Board.
Sec 5. C onstruction and Site o f the NASHS. -  After a period of planning not 
exceeding one (1) year upon the effectivity of this Act, the necessary sports facilities and 
amenities, which are at par with international standards, shall be constructed at New 
Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
Sec.6. D irecto r o f the NASHS. -  The NASHS shall be headed by a Director who 
shall serve for a period of eight (8) years. He/she shall be appointed by the Board of 
Trustees, as created in Section 7 of this Act. The Board shall also fix his compensation. 
The functions, powers and duties of the Director, in addition to those specifically provided 
for in this law, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the principal of any high 
school in the Philippine educational system.
Sec. 7. Board o f Trustees. -  The NASHS shall have a Board of Trustees, 
hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of the Secretary of the 
DepEd as Chairperson, the Chairperson of the PSC as Vice Chair, and the following 
members: the Director of the NASHS, one (1) representative each from the House of 
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by the Chairperson of the Board: Provided, That there should always be a representative
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from track and field and aquatic sports.
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All members who are not receiving regular compensation from the government
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shall receive per diem for every meeting of the Board.
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Sec. 8. Powers and Functions o f the Board o f Trustees. -  The exercise of
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the corporate powers of the NASHS is hereby vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees.
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The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its
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general powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board
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of directors of a corporation under Section 35 of Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise known
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as the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines:
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To identify the satellite branches of the NASHS;
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To approve the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline drawn up
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by the Executive Council as hereinafter provided;
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To receive and appropriate for the ends herein specified such sums as may
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be provided by law for the support of the NASHS;
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To approve appointments made and contracts entered into by the Director
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in connection with the employment of teachers, lecturers and other
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employees of the school, to fix their compensation and other conditions of
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employment, and to remove them for cause after proper investigation;
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To provide and approve fellowships and trainings for faculty members;
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To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, as the Board
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may deem proper to impose, after due and comprehensive consultation with
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the students concerned.
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Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income
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generated by the NASHS, shall constitute the Sports High School Fund, as
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created in Section 17 of this Act, and shall be deposited in any authorized
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government depository bank, and all interests shall accrue therefrom shall
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part of the same fund for the use of the NASHS.


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Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary
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notwithstanding, any income generated by the NASHS from tuition fees and
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other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land
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grants, shall be retained by the NASHS, and may be disbursed by the Board
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of Trustees for instruction, research, extension, or other programs/projects
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of the NASHS: Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the
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specific purposes for which they are collected.
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To approve the grant of scholarships, stipends and such other allowances
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to deserving students;
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To establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students which
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shall include, among others, national competitive trials and examinations;
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To develop the athletic potential of every student together with a sound and
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strong academic base;
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To provide a training program for students with the end goal of creating
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athletes who are competitive in the national. South East Asian, Asian, and
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Olympics level;
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To approve the issuance of certificates or diplomas to successful candidates
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for graduation;
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To receive, in trust, legacies, gifts, and donations of real and personal
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property of all kinds and to administer the same for the benefit of the NASHS
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or for aid to any of its students;
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To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to
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carry to carry out the purposes and functions of the NASHS; and
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To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of its
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Sec. 9. M eetings o f the Board o f Trustees. -  The Board of Trustees shall
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regularly convene at least once every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees
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may call a special meeting whenever necessary: Provided, That members are notified in
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writing at least three (3) days prior to said meeting.


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A majority of all members holding office shall constitute a quorum for board 
meetings: Provided, That the Chairperson of the Board is among those present in the 
meeting. In the absence of the Chairperson, a Undersecretary of the DepEd, duly 
designed by the Chairperson, shall represent him/her in the meeting.
A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all the members holding office 
at the time the meeting is called.
Sec. 10. A nnual Report. -  The Board shall submit to the Office of the President 
of the Philippines and Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition and needs of 
the NASHS on or before the first of April of each year.
Sec. 11. Executive Council. -  There shall be an Executive Council consisting of 
the Director, the Assistant Director, as created in Section 12 of this Act, the heads of 
departments of NASHS, and such other ranking faculty members or officials of the NASHS, 
as may be determined by the Board.
The Council shall have the power to screen and select the students subject for 
admission, to select students who shall be recipients of scholarships, stipends and other 
allowances, and to develop the curricula, course or study, and rules of discipline. The 
Council shall implement and execute the policies laid down by the Board and exercise 
such other functions, powers and duties as the Board may prescribe.
Sec. 12. A ssistant D irector o f the NASHS. -  There shall be an Assistant 
Director who shall assist the Director. In the absence of the Director, he/she shall assume 
the administrative and supervisory functions of the Director. He/she shall be appointed 
by the Chairperson of the Board subject to the approval of the same Board, which shall 
also fix his/her compensation.
Sec. 13. R egistrar o f the NASHS. -There shall be a Registrar of the School 
who shall also act as Secretary of the Board, to be appointed by the Director with the 
approval of the Board. The Registrar shall keep all records of the NASHS.


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Sec. 14. Treasurer o f the NASHS. -  There shall be a Treasurer of the NASHS 
who shall be appointed by the Director, with the approval of the Board. All accounts and 
expenses of the NASHS shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized 
representative.
Sec. 15. Personnel o f the NASHS. -  The Director shall, upon approval of the 
Board, employ professional and highly skilled managers, educators, teachers and 
personnel with long and vast experience in sports administration, education and 
management to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the NASHS.
Any officer, or employee of the Government engaged as a lecturer in the NASHS, 
may receive a compensation in addition to his salary at the rate to be fixed by the Board: 
Provided, That his duties as such lecturer are performed outside of the regular office 
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Sec. 16. Tax Exem ptions o f the NASHS. -  The NASHS shall be exempt from 
payment of all taxes, fees, assessments and other charges of the Government, its 
branches and subdivisions.
It shall likewise be exempt from the payment of customs duties, taxes and tariffs 
on the importation of sportswear, equipment, books, supplies, instruments, materials and 
goods, including those donated to the NASHS: Provided, That these are of international 
sports standards and are not available from local manufacturers: Provided, further. That 
the importation shall only be in such numbers as may be required in the development of 
various sports and/or training of the students.
The NASHS shall also be exempt from withholding taxes on the honoraria or fees 
paid by the NASHS to visiting lecturers or professors from abroad.
Sec. 17. Tax D eduction o r Exem ption o f D onations and C ontributions. -
All legacies, gifts and donations for the benefit of the NASHS, or for its support and 
maintenance, or for aid to any of its students shall be tax-exempt and shall be an 
allowable deduction from the gross-income of the donors.


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Sec. 18. Sports High School Fund. -  All incomes and donations to the NASHS 
created under this Act shall be formed into a fund, to be known as the Sports High School 
Fund, which the NASHS shall be authorized to retain, without need of a separate approval 
from any government agency, and subject only to existing accounting and auditing rules 
and regulations. This fund shall be expended as authorized by the Board exclusively for 
the purpose of this Act.
Sec. 19. Funding. -  To carry out the purposes of this Act the amount of One 
Hundred Fifty Million Pesos (P150,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated and shall be made 
available from the funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, 
the amount to be utilized for the expenses of the NASHS shall be provided in the annual 
General Appropriation Act.
Sec. 20. Im p lem e nting Rules and Regulations. — The DepEd and PSC, in 
consultation and coordination with the Department of Budget and Management, the 
Department of Public Works and Highways and the Bases Conversion and Development 
Authority shall promulgate not later than thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of this Act, 
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act: Provided, 
That the failure to promulgate the rules and regulations shall not prevent the 
implementation of this Act upon its effectivity.
Sec. 21. S eparability Clause. -  If any part or provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 22. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, executive order and other 
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.


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Sec. 23. E ffectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a major daily newspaper of national circulation in
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Approved,