Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

House BILLNo.__7119

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOLO P. ORTEGA V

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill seeks to establish the La Union Provincial Sports High School to provide an
opportunity for our young people whose passion and talents are in sports to develop and hone their
skills through an academic and technical-guided program. The La Union Provincial Sports High
School will be a specialized public high school which will cater to the specific needs of young
people inclined to sports through a sports-focused curriculum within a general academic program.

The establishment of the La Union Provincial Sports High School is in conjunction with
the approval of the National Academy of Sports System through Republic Act 11470 aimed to
“develop the athletic skills and talents of students in world-class sports facilities which are at par
with international standards” to elevate the level of sports consciousness among the youth by
providing them a venue for sports development.

In sporting history, the Province of La Union has yet to produce an Olympian but there is
a vast base of young sports enthusiasts that can be developed into world-class sports competitors.
There were home-grown athletes who have successfully competed in international and national
sporting events such as in athletics, karatedo, cycling, boxing, surfing and basketball.

The establishment of the La Union Provincial Sports High School will be a first in the
locos Region and is strategically located given that the province is at the center of the region, with
the City of San Fernando, La Union as the regional administrative capital. As such, the school can
cater to the needs not only of the province but all deserving students from the nearby provinces of
Ilocos Norte, Hocos Sur and Pangasinan and across the country as well.

The foregoing considered, I hereby request for the approval of this bill.

HON. lia PAOLO P. ORTEGA V
tate,

Represent 1* District of La Union


Latino
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 7119

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOLO P. ORTEGA V

AN ACT
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE LA UNION PROVINCIAL SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SEC. 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “La Union Provincial Sports High School
Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. —It is the 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. Towards this end, the State shall provide appropriate sports
training and academic preparation to encourage young Filipinos whose interest is in sports and
hone their athletic talents and skills, and promote the development of young athletes nationwide.
It is necessary, therefore, for the State to establish, maintain, and support a comprehensive and
integrated system of education and training to advance the athletic talents among the youth.

SEC. 3. Establishment of the La Union Provincial Sports High School. — The La Union
Provincial Sports High School is hereby established, a specialized public high school that shall
offer sports-focused education, herein referred to as School.

The School shall be administered and supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd),
in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), for policy and program formulation
and implementation, and technical assistance.

SEC. 4. Mandate. — The School shall offer a secondary education, as prescribed by the
“Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”, whose curriculum shall have significant emphasis on
developing the athletic skills of students with subjects pertaining to physical education and sports.


SEC. 5. Powers and Functions. - The La Union Provincial Sports High School shall be
vested with the following powers and functions:

a)

Formulate and implement policies, plans, and programs that shall promote the development

and harness the potential of high school students;

b) Provide an integrated framework to optimize the potential of its students;

©) Establish sports program and facilities that shall be accessible to students;

4) Promote strategic partnerships and alliances between and among local and international
sports organizations and educational training institutions to enhance the competitiveness

of students and personnel;

Develop plans and programs that shall enhance the career advancement opportunities of

school personnel;

f) Establish guidelines for public-private partnerships in the implementation of sports
programs of the school; and

Perform such other functions as may be required to implement the objectives of this Act.

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SEC. 6. Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern. ~The organization structure and
staffing pattern of the School shall be prescribed by the DepEd subject to the approval of the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

SEC. 7. Development Plan and Programs. ~ Within one hundred twenty (120) days after
the approval of this Act, and the approval of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the
School is expected to perform the following:

a) Submit a five-year development plan, including its corresponding budgetary program to
the DepEd for endorsement to the DBM; and

b) Set up its organizational, administrative, and academic structure subject to compliance to
the qualification standards set by the DepEd.

SEC 8. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be included in the budget of the DepEd in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Within ninety (90) days after the approval
of this Act, the DepEd, in coordination with the PSC and concerned local governments in the
Province of La Union, promulgate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this
Act.

SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.