FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 3481 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Athletes are a country's ambassadors of goodwill and symbols of national pride. 
The success of Manny Pacquiao and Efren "Bata" Reyes in their respective fields have 
earned us international recognition and put renewed focus on Filipino athleticism. 
Apart from bringing an immense sense of ,pride to the Filipino nation, their 
triumphs are also testaments to Pinoy athleticism and skill. Filipinos are natural athletes. 
Skill, endurance and competition are innate to us. Therefore we must nurture Filipino 
talent and create opportunities for our athletes to realize their potential. If we pay more 
attention and pour in more resources to spo11s development, we will excel in many other 
fields. 
To fully develop Philippine sports, we must be creative and pro-active in our 
approaches. 
We need to give athletes from all over the country the best training in their field. 
This can be made possible by creating a national sports university that will provide higher 
learning, and promote the advancement the country's sport not only through education and 
practical training but also through research. 
By integrating the values of sportsmanship and academic excellence, we will be 
able to produce outstanding sport leaders, elite athletes and coaches of world-class caliber. 
I earnestly seek the approval of this bill. 
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ED~ARD6 J/~Ic~~ 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 3481 
Introduced by Senator EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS UNIVERSITY, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES. 
Be it enacted in the Senate and House ofRepresentatives ofthe Philippines in the 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as "The Philippine Sports 
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University Act of2009". 
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SEC. 2. Purposes and Objectives. The University shall offer higher learning, 
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promote research and extension services, and foster leadership and innovation in sports. 
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The University shall be geared towards practical and scientific training methods, research­
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based methodology, and systematic programs for sports education and improving athletic 
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performance, with the goal of training and producing sports leaders, improving the 
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country's performance in national and international competitions, and instilling pride in 
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Philippine athleticism. 
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The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term courses. The 
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University shall also promote community sport and leadership. By creating a culture of 
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sports, the University shall enhance the health and quality of life of Filipino communities 
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through sports and leisure activities. 
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SEC. 3. Main campus and college. A suitable, location for the University shall be 
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identified, providing adequate space for the development of buildings and facilities 
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including classrooms, research centers, administration office, faculty office, sports halls, 
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library, computer rooms, cafeteria, student center, student dormitories and others. 
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SEC. 4. Project Design Team. A Project Design Team composed of the following 
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shall be constituted to develop the University's curricula and stmcture: 
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a) An executive director with proven experience in sports and organizational 
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management, with networks among top-Ieyel sports organizations including the 
International Olympic Committee, as well as an MBA from a school of 
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international prestige. 
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b) An architect with extensive experience in designing and constructing sports 
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facilities. 
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c) A financial manager with several years experience m financial resources 
allocation and the management of funds in educational institutions. Preferably 
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with an MBA from a school of international prestige. 
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d) A PhD in research psychology or experimental science, with extensive 
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experience in the development, management and setup of research laboratories 
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and in the teaching and development of educational projects. 
The Project Design Team shall assess the University's academic and economic 
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viability and identifY how best the project shall be implemented. The team shall provide an 
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analysis of how the private and public sector can support the University, as well as create a 
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tuition fee stmcture that ensures the project's profitability. 
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SEC. 5. Administration. 
The University shall have the general powers of a 
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corporation set forth in the Corporation Law. The administration of the University and the 
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exercise ofits corporate powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the 
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President ofthe University insofar as authorized by the Board. 
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SEC. 6. Governing Board. 
The Governing Board of the University shall be the 
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Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of the 
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following: 
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a. The Chairman of the Commission of Higher Education chairn1an; 
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b. The President of the University, vice chairman; 
c. The Chairman of the Committee on Education, Arts and Culture of the Senate, 
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member; 
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d. The Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the 
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House of Representatives, member; 
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e. The Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority 
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f.  The Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), 
member; 
g.  The Chairman ofthe Philippine Sports Commission; 
h.  The president of the federation of faculty associations of the University, 
member; 
1.  The president of the federation of student ~ouncils of University, member; 
j.  The president of the federation of alumni association of the University, 
member; and 
k.  Two (2) prominent citizens who have' distinguished themselves ill their 
profession or fields of specialization ofthe University, members. 
The two (2) prominent citizens shall be chosen from among a list of at least five (5) 
persons qualified in the field of sports, as recommended by the search committee 
constituted by the University president in consultation with the Chairman of the Philippine 
Sports Commission, based on the normal standards and qualification for the position. 
The term of office of the president of the federation of faculty associations, the 
president of the federation of student councils and the president of the federation of the 
alumni associations shall be contemporaneous with their respective terms ofoffice. 
The two (2) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years. 
SEC. 7. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. -
The Board shall 
promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared State policies on 
education and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, as 
well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No. 7722. 
SEC. 8. Powers and Duties of the Board offtegents. 
The Board shall have the 
following specific powers and duties in addition to its general powers of administration 
and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a corporation under 
existing laws: 
a.  To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry 
out the purposes and functions of the University; 
b.  To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of the 
University in the manner it may determine in its discretion to carry out the 
purposes and functions of the University; 
c.  To import duty-free sports education an~ training books and/or pUblications 
upon certification by the CHED that such imported books andlor publications 
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are for sports education and training purposes in accordance with the provisions 
ofthe Tariff and Customs Code, as amended; 
d.  To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties 
of all kinds and to administer and dispose of the same when necessary for the 
benefit of the University, and subject to the limitations, directions and 
instructions of the donor, if any. 
Such donations shall be exempt from the donor's tax and the same shall be 
considered as allowable deductions from the gross income in the computation 
of the income tax of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of the 
National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) , as amended: Provided, That such 
donations shall not be disposed, transferred or sold; 
e.  To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as, but not 
limited to, matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as the Board 
may deem proper to impose after due consultations with the involved sectors. 
Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income 
generated by the University, shall constitute special trust funds and shall be 
deposited in any authorized government depository bank and all interests that 
shall accrue therefrom shall from part of the same funds for the use of the 
University. 
Any provlswn of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary 
notwithstanding, any income generated by the University form tuition fees and 
other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land 
grants, shall be retained by the University, and may be disbursed by the Board 
for instruction, research, extension or other programs/projects of the University: 
Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for 
which they are collected. 
If, for reasons beyond its control, the University shall not be able to pursue any 
projects for which the funds have been appropriated and allocated under its 
approved program of expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of said 
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funds for any reasonable purpose which, iri its discretion, may be necessary and 
urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the University; 
f.  To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for 
greater access to poor but deserving students; 
g.  To authorize the construction or repair of.its buildings, machinery, equipment 
and other facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real property including 
necessary supplies, materials and equipment; 
h.  To appoint upon recommendation of the president of the University, VIce 
presidents, deans, directors and heads of campuses, faculty members, and other 
officials and employees of the University; 
1.  To fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and 
employees subject to the provisions of the Revised Compensation and Position 
Classification System, and other pertinent budget and compensation laws 
governing hours of service and such other duties and conditions as it may deem 
proper, to grant them, at its discretion, leaves of absence under such regulations 
as it may promulgate, any provIsIOn of existing laws to the contrary 
notwithstanding, and to remove them for cause in accordance with the 
requirements of due process of law; 
J.  To approve the curricula, instructional programs and rules of discipline drawn 
by the Administrative and Academic Councils as herein provided; 
k. To set policies on admission and graduation of students; 
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To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding 
contribution in the fields of education" public service, arts, science and 
technology, agriculture or in any field of specialization within the academic 
competence of the University, and to authorize the awarding of certificates of 
completion of nondegree and nontraditional courses; 
m. To establish research and extension centers of the university where such will 
promote the development of the latter; 
n. To establish chairs in the University and to provide fellowships for qualified 
faculty members and scholarships to deserving students; 
o. To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein above to the 
president, or officer-in-charge and/or other officials of the University as it may 
deem appropriate, so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the 
University; 
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p.  To authorize an external management audit of the institution to be financed by 
the CHED, subject to Commission on Audit (COA) rules and regulations; and 
to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes on the basis of 
the audit results and recommendations; 
q.  To enter into joint ventures with business and industry for the profitable 
development and management of the eco!lomic assets of the University, the 
proceeds of which shall be used for the development and strengthening of the 
University; 
r.  To develop consortia and other economIC forms of linkages with local 
government units (LGUs), institutions and agencies, both public and private, 
local and foreign, in the furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the 
University; 
s.  To develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with 
appropriate institutions and agencies, public and private, local and foreign, and 
to appoint experts/specialists as consultants, part time of visiting, or exchange 
professors, scholars or researchers, as the case may be; 
t.  To set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting 
knowledge such as the use of information technology, the dual system, open 
learning or distance education, community laboratory etc. for the promotion of 
greater access to education; 
u.  To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participate decision-making 
and transparency within the University; 
v.  To privatize, where most advantageous to the University, management of 
nonacademic services such as health, food, building or grounds or property 
maintenance and such other similar activities; and 
w.  To extend the term of the president of the University beyond the age of 
retirement but not later than the age of seyenty (70), whose performance has 
been unanimously rated by the governing Board as outstanding and, after 
unanimous recommendation by the search committee. 
SEC. 9. Meetings of the Board. - The Board shall regularly convene at least once 
every quarter. However, the chairman of the Board may, upon three (3) days prior written 
notice, call a special meeting whenever necessary. 
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A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all its members holding office at 
the time of the meeting: Provided, however, That. the chairman of the Board or the 
president of the University is among those present in the meeting. 
In the absence of the chairman of the CHED, a Commissioner of the CHED, duly 
designated by him, shall represent him in the meeting with all the rights and 
responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That during this meeting the 
president of the University as vice chairman shall be the presiding officer: Provided, 
further, That this proviso notwithstanding, the Chairman ofthe CHED is hereby authorized 
to designate a CHED Commissioner as the regular Chair of the Board of Regents, in which 
case said CHED Commissioner shall set as the presiding officer. 
In the absence of the chairman of the Congressional Committee on Education, they 
may designate their respective representatives who shall attend the said meetings with all 
the rights and responsibilities of a regular member. 
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to 
reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance to 
meetings of the Board or in connection with ot~er official business authorized by 
resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations. 
SEC. 10. The University President. - The University shall be headed by a 
president, who shall render full time service. He shall be appointed by the Board, upon 
recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He shall have a term of four (4) 
years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term. 
The president of the University shall be assisted by a vice president for Academic 
Affairs and a vice president for Administration Affairs who shall be appointed by the 
Board upon the recommendation of the president without prejudice to the appointment of 
more than two (2) vice presidents when so warranted. 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president by reason of death, compulsory 
retirement, resignation, removal for cause of incapacity of the president to perform the 
functions of his office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-charge 
of the University pending the appointment of a new president. 
In case of vacancy in the office of the president as mentioned in the immediately 
preceding paragraph, his successor or the officer-in-charge shall hold office for the 
unexpired term only. 
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The powers and duties of the president of the University, in addition to those 
specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the 
president of similar universities and those delegated DY the Board. 
The salary of the president of the University shall be in accordance with the 
Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and shall be comparable to that 
being received by the presidents of similar educational institutions of like standing. 
SEC. 11. The Administrative Council. - There shall be an Administrative Council 
consisting of the president of the University as chairman, vice presidents, deans, the 
directors and other officials of equal rank as members, whose duty is to review and 
recommend to the Board of Regents policies governing the management, administrative 
and development of the University. 
SEC. 12. The Academic Council. - There shall be an Academic Council with the 
president of the University as chairman and all members of the academic staff with the 
rank of not lower than assistant professor as members~ 
The Academic Council shall have the power to review and recommend the 
curricular offerings and rules of discipline of the University, subject to the approval of the 
Board of Regents. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of students, as well as for 
graduation and conferment of degrees, subject to review and lor approval by the Board of 
Regents through the president of the University. It shall have the disciplinary power over 
students of the University shall formulate academic policies, and rules and regulations on 
discipline, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents. 
SEC. 13. The Secretary of the University. - The Board shall appoint a secretary, 
who shall serve as such for both the Board and the University and shall keep all records 
and proceedings of the Board. He shall communicate to each member of the Board the 
notices of meetings. 
SEC. 14. Scholarship Program/Admission. 
The University shall provide a 
scholarship program and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving 
students who qualify for admission to the University. 
No student shall be denied admission to the University by reason of sex, religion, 
cultural or community affiliation or ethnic origin. 
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SEC. 15. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy - The University shall 
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enjoy academic freedom and institutional autonomy pursuant to Paragraph 2, Section 5 of 
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Article XIV of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. 
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SEC. 16. Authority to Loan and Transfer Apparatus/Equipment. - The heads of the 
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bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, 
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upon the request of the president of the University such apparatus, equipment or supplies 
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as may be needed by the University and to detail employees for duty therein when, in the 
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judgment of the head of bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services 
of such employees can be spared without serious detriment to the public service. The 
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employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the president of the 
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University and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular services. 
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SEC. 17. Appropriations. - An initial funding of P500 million shall be included in 
the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter, 
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to identify and develop the University's location, and construct buildings and facilities in 
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its campus. 
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SEC. 18. Funding. Various sources of revenue shall be explored, such as a 
combination of student tuition, government funding, private sponsorship/scholarships, 
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profit generation, among others. 
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SEC. 19. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees and issuances, executive 
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orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC 20. Separability Clause. If, for any reasoiI any part or provision of this Act is 
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declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby 
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shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 21. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately after its publication in a 
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national newspaper of general circulation. This publication shall not be later than seven (7) 
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days after the approval hereof. 
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