Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH  CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
House Bill No.             9§04
RECEIVED
DATENOV    2  2   2023
Ti.ME    ID..+Scum
Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael I. Dy Ill
EXPLANATORY NOTE
That the youth are the  hope of the fatherland,  or the future, should spur even the
jaded to ensure that this gem is protected and all means taken to make sure they are
at the very least viable, if not excellent. After all, our welfare as a nation depends on
the wisdom of the future leaders of this country.
Over the decades, the government has consistently taken measures to try to address
the   many   concerns   of  the  youth,   all   arguably   laudable,   some   of  which   are
controversial, some of which are practical.
As   Chairperson   of   the   Committee   on   Youth   and   Sports   Development,   this
representation always pondered on how the efforts of the committee can be used to
contribute  more  to  their  betterment.  Even  simple  measures  may  be  effective  in
addressing  some  of  the  problems  they  have,  and  such  problems  may  be  multi-
faceted.
This   measure   proposes   the   establishment   and   institutionalization   of   schooling-
conditioned   school   break   sports   program   and   the   incentivization   of   youth
participation  therein.   In   providing  incentives  for  the  youth  to  engage  in  sports
activities,  it  is  envisioned  that  the  risk  of  exposure  to  drugs  or  other  unproductive
elements or activities is reduced, if not eliminated. As parens patriae, the government
must ensure that our children are kept safe from harm. During the two-month school
break,  the students - especially those coming  from  the  marginalized  sector of our
society who do not have resources to pay for activities - are left with plenty of idle
time.  Boredom  sets  in  and  creates  opportunities  for idle  thoughts  to  sneak  in.  This
measure  aims to  prevent this from  happening  by  keeping  the students  engaged,
active  and,   hopefully,   happy.   It  is  hoped  that  this  intervention  will  become  a
permanent feature of our children's schooling.
In view of the important objective of this bill, its immediate passage is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF  REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH  CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
House Bill No.
9604
INTRODUCED  BY REP.  FAUSTINO MICHAEL T.  DY Ill
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL BREAK SPORTS PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES
FOR THE PARTICIPATION 0F STUDENTS IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES, AND
APPROPRIATING  FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and  the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1. Title. -This Act shall be known as "Youth Participation in Sports Act."
SECTION  2.  Declaration  of Policy. -Article  11, Sec.13 of the  1987  Constitution
states:  "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. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in  public and civic affairs." Sec.  17,  on the other hand,  provides:  "The
State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports
to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total
human liberation and development."
SECTION 3.     School Break Sports Activities. -The Department of Education, in
coordination with  the Philippine Sports Commission  and  the  Department of Interior
and   Local  Government,  shall  formulate  sports  programs  and  implement  sports
activities  during  the  two-month  schoolyear  break.  Such  program  shall  have  an
aggregate duration of not less than four weeks during the said period, and not less
than two weeks for each calendar month. It shall involve physical exertion as much
as possible. Only the following board games are included: chess, dama and jigsaw
puzzles.
All students shall be encouraged to participate in such sports programs to be
conducted  in  school  premises  and  available  local  public  facilities  such  as  multi-
purpose centers, barangay halls, gymnasiums, etc. Local chief executives shall make
available the use of such facilities in their jurisdiction. The PSC shall lend its expertise
to this program to ensure the use of best ideas, optimization of resources and possible
identification of talents. Where possible, PSC shall provide equipment for the various
sports.
SECTION 4.   Incentivization. -DepEd, in coordination with DSWD, shall provide
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food incentives to students who are participating in the sports activities.  Rations of
rice  and/or  other  food  items  shall  be  given  to  each  student,  as  determined  as
appropriate by the DepEd and DSWD. The source for such food items shall be likewise
at the discretion of DSWD.
SECTION 5.  Medical Check-ups. -The students shall be checked by barangay
health workers before and after the program. The daily health and physical condition
of  each  student  shall  be  observed  by  the  teachers  involved  in  the  program.
Appropriate  recommendations  and  interventions  shall  be  made  but  participation
must be encouraged rather than prevented.
SECTION  6.     Monitoring.  -  DepEd  shall  strictly  monitor  the  attendance  of
students and distribute incentives accordingly before the end of the day. Allocation
of incentives to absent students, or giving thereof to non-participating students, shall
be a violation of this Act.
SECTION 7.  Appropriations. -The initial amount necessary to carry out this Act
shall be charged against the current year's appropriation of the DepEd and DSWD.
Thereafter, its funding shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -DepEd, in coordination with
PSC, DILG and DSWD, shall formulate the rules and regulations of this Act within ninety
(90) days of its effectivity.
SECTION   9.   Repealing   Clause.   -  All   Acts,   decrees,   letters   of   instruction,
issuances, orders, or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby
deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION   10.     Separability   Clause.   -lf  any   part   of   this   Act   is   declared
unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions shall remain in force and effect.
SECTION  1 1. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect  15 days after its publication
in two newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
APPROVED,
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