Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MARLYN B. ALONTE 
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AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 26 OF REPUBLIC ACT 6847 ALSO KNOWN AS THE 
PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Lawmakers of the past tied down a major funding source of the Philippine Sports Commis-
sion to the sweepstakes draws of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The sweep-
stakes have since become obsolete and is now just a shadow of what it once was. This bill seeks to 
correct that lapse by updating the PCSO funding provision to the lotto lottery game. 
 This bill also increases the funds of the PSC by allocating to the National Sports Develop-
ment Fund the following: 
1. ten percent (10%) of the Motor Vehicle Users’ Tax;
2. five percent (5%) of the online cockfighting (e-sabong) regulated by the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR);
3. five percent (5%) of all taxes collected on imported athletic equipment.
Furthermore, this bill specifically empowers the PSC to explore for, negotiate and secure 
foreign grants and technical assistance to augment the National Sports Development Fund, in co-
ordination with the Department of Finance and the National Economic and Development Authori-
ty. 
Finally, this bill introduces the multi-year funding concept into the budgeting and finance of 
the PSC. 
 In view thereof, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 REP. MARLYN B. ALONTE 
 Lone District of Biñan
July 11, 2022
2:29 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MARLYN B. ALONTE 
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 26 OF REPUBLIC ACT 6847 ALSO KNOWN AS 
THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION ACT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Sports Finance Act of 2021”. 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to promote 
physical education, encourage and sustain the development of sports in the country to foster 
physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy 
and alert citizenry through a unified national sports promotion and development program, 
and that the establishment and creation of a single, unified and integrated national sports pol-
icy-making body shall further this objective. 
Section 3. Amendment of Section 26, second paragraph of Republic Act 6847.  The 
second paragraph of Section 26 of Republic Act 6847 is hereby amended and shall now read 
as follows: 
To finance the country's integrated sports development program, including the 
holding of the national games and all other sports competitions at all levels through-
out the country as well as the country's participation at international sports competi-
tions, such as, but not limited to, the Olympic, Asian, and Southeast Asian Games, and 
all other international competitions, sanctioned by the International Olympic Commit-
tee and the International Federations,  the Philippine Sports Commission shall derive 
is annual and multi-year funding from: 
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1) thirty percent (30%) representing the charity fund and proceeds of six (6) 
lotto lottery games per annum, taxes on horse races during special holidays; 
2) five percent (5%) of the gross income of the Philippine Amusement and 
Gaming Corporation; 
3) ten percent (10%) of the Motor Vehicle Users’ Tax; 
4) five percent (5%) of the online cockfighting (e-sabong) regulated by the 
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation; 
5) the proceeds from the sale of stamps as hereinafter provided; and 
6) five percent (5%) of all taxes collected on imported athletic equipment. 
 
 
These funds shall be automatically remitted directly to the Commission and are 
hereby constituted as the National Sports Development Fund. 
 
 
Further, the Philippine Postal Service Office is hereby authorized to print paper 
and gold stamps which shall depict sports events and such other motif as the Philip-
pine Postal Service Office may decide, at the expense of the Commission.  
 
 
The Philippine Sports Commission, in coordination with the Department of Fi-
nance and the National Economic and Development Authority, is hereby authorized to 
explore for, negotiate and secure foreign grants and technical assistance to augment 
the National Sports Development Fund. 
 
 
Any deficiency in the financial requirements of the Commission for its integrat-
ed sports development program shall be covered by an annual appropriation passed 
by Congress. 
 
 
Section 4. Separability. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or un-
constitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force 
and effect. 
 
 
Section 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and administrative orders or 
parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or amended ac-
cordingly. 
 
 
Section 6.  Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the online version of the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation or with established internet website presence. 
 
 
Approved.