16TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill N02 3 71 
Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA 
AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A STATE-OF THE-ART AND HIGHLY 
SCIENTIFIC SPORTS COMPLEX KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE AMATEUR 
SPORTS TRAINING CENTER", AND FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 
PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES, INCLUDING ITS 
ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The state of sports development in the country has been neglected for the past 
years. We have dated sports facilities, if not rundown such as, Rizal Memorial Sports 
Complex, which was built 86 years ago, and Phil sports Arena, which is now 40 years 
old. 
Primarily, the problem besetting our sports sector is funding, which explains the 
state of our sports facilities. The Phippine Sports Commission (PSC) only receives a 
combined amount of around P750 million from P AGCOR' and the national 
government. Our budget pales in comparison to our neighbors as the annual budget 
from the government of Thailand is equivalent to P13 billion, Singapore P6.5 billion, 
and Indonesia and Malaysia at P4 billion each. 
PSCs budget is only enough to sustain its operations and programs. No amount 
is allocated for establishing new structures, not even for repairs. In fact, in 2013, the 
much-needed rehabilitation of the Rizal Memorial amounting to P14 million, came from 
PSCs savings. 
Our Southeast Asian neighbors, on the other hand, have been funneling funds to 
construct impressive stadiums and training centers. Ten years ago, Vietnam built a 
national training center in My Dinh, in the amount of $53 million and since then, have 
been producing able athletes. It even has plans to build seven more around the country 
by 2020. Singapore upgraded all their sports facilities when they hosted the Olympic 
Youth Games 2010. Thailand has several imposing sports complexes all over the 
country, while Malaysia has its grand Bul<it Jalil National Stadium and Brunei its 
majestic Hassal Boll<iah National Stadium. In preparation for the SEA Games in 2014, 
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majestic Hassal Bolkiah National Stadium. In preparation for the SEA Games in 20H, 
Myanmar built new stadiums, including Wunna Theikidi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, 
training centers and dormitories for its athletes. 
While taking into account of all these developments in the Southeast Asia, the 
intent of this bill is also in consonance with the constitutional provision on the role of 
the State to promote and encourage sports programs, competitions including trainings 
to enhance and develop the well-being of its citizenry. By creating and establishing the 
Philippine Amateur Sports Training Center, our 800 national athletes and 300 coaches will 
have a new decent and a much-needed home and venue for elite training that is at par 
with international standards. But it must be emphasized that existing training centers, 
such as the Rizal Memorial Complex, the Phil sports Arena, Amoranto Stadium and 
Baguio Training Camp will not be abandoned but will remain as sports training 
facilities for the national athletes and for other sports development program purposes. 
While we are requiring our national athletes to excel in competitions and bring 
honor to the country, they should also be adequately supported. A training center that 
is furnished with state-of-the-art training equipment, technology, facilities and modern 
amenities will definitely ensure high-level training and total wellness for our national 
athletes. This, in turn, will result to their better performance in the Olympics and other 
national and international competitions. Undeniably, the establishment of the Philippine 
Sports Training Center will not only give a tremendous boost to the morale of our 
national athletes, but also instill national pride and foster patriotism among the Filipino 
people. 
This bill taken together with the other measures addressing sports advancement 
shall provide an integrated grassroots to elite sports development platform intended to 
provide our athletes a long-term and sustainable state support to perform well in 
international tournaments and represent our country with pride and honor. Truly, this 
bill is an investment of belief and confidence in the Filipino athletes as they carry the 
torch for our country in international tournaments. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
SEN 
R SONNY ANGARA 


16th CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No.23 71 
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Introduced by SENATOR SONNY ANGARA 
AN ACT 
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING {\ STATE-OF THE-ART AND HIGHLY 
SCIENTIFIC SPORTS COMPLEX KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE AMATEUR 
SPORTS TRAINING CENTER", AND FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 
PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES, INCLUDING ITS 
ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
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SECTION 1. Short Title -This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Amateur 
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Sports Training Center Act," 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy- As stated under the Article XIV Section 19 of 
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the Philippine Constitution, the State shall promote physical education and encourage 
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sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for 
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international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the 
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development of a healthy and alert citizenry, To further this policy, the State shall 
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establish and construct state-of-the-art and highly scientific sports complex, 
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SECTION 3. Creation and Establishment of the Philippine Amateur Sports 
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Training Center -There is hereby created and established a state-of the-art and highly 
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scientific sports complex to be known as the Philippine Amateur Sports Training 
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Center, 
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After a period of planning not exceeding six (6) months upon effectivity of this 
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Act, the necessary sports facilities and amenities, which are at par with international 
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standards,shall be constructed within a period of eighteen (18) months in a location 
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suitable and conducive to high-level training of athletes, coaches and referees, and 
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preferably located in the outskirts of the metropolis free from moral obstruction, noise 
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and air pollution, 
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SECTION 4. Objectives and Purposes of the PhilippineAmateurSports Training 
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Center -The objectives and purposes of the Philippine Amateur Sports Training Center 
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a.) As the country's national sports training institution, the Center is tasked to 
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contribute to sports science and research development; 
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b.) It shall serve as the official home and venue of expert coaching for, training and 
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development of the athletes in the National Team included in the list of sports 
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contemplated therein, through the use of sound scientific principles and 
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programs, proven training techniques and state-of-the-art equipment and 
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facilities that are at par with international standards; 
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c.) The Center will also cater to the training and enhancement coaches and referees; 
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d.) It may be used to accommodate venues for local competitions, if necessary; and, 
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e.) It shall be used for any other purpose inherent and incidental for the purposes for 
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which it was created. 
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SECTION 5. Sports, Facilities and Amenities -The Center shall include the 
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following training facilities and amenities: 
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a.) Administration Building 
b.) Athletes' Dormitory 
c.) Archery Range 
d.) Baseball Field 
e.) Beach Volleyball Courts 
f.) BMX Track 
g.) Conference/ Seminar Hall 
h.) Covered Swimming & Diving Pool 
L) Football Field 
j.) Lawnballs and Petanque Field 
k.) Multi-purpose Gymnasium 
\.) Rugby Pitch 
m.)Skeet and Trap Range 
n.) Softball Field 
0.) Track and Field Oval 
p.) Tennis Courts 
q.) Velodrome 
r.) Villas for Coaches and Guests 
s.) Sports Science Building 
t.) Mess Hall 
u.) Recreation Hall (A V Room) 
v.) Library 
w.) Weight Training Building 
x.) School Building 
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National Athletes in the following non-water based sports: 
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a.) Archery 
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c.) Badminton 
d.) Baseball 
e.) Basketball 
f.) Beach Volleyball 
g.) Bowling 
h.) Contacts Sports (Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling) 
i.) Cycling (Velodrome) 
j.) Dance Sport 
k.) Football 
1.) Gymnastics 
m.)Handball 
n.) Lawn Tennis 
0.) Sepak Takraw 
p.) Shooting 
q.) Softball 
r.) Squash 
s.) Swimming 
L) Table Tennis 
u.) Volleyball 
v.) Wall Climbing 
w.)WaterPolo 
x.) Weightlifting 
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Any other sports, not listed above, shall be made part of the Center's sports 
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training and development program, as deemed significant and necessary by the 
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SECTION 6. Ownership, Administration, Management, Operation and 
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Maintenance of the Center -The ownership of the property over which the sports 
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facilities and amenities of the Center will be established is hereby vested to the PSC, an 
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agency of the government in charge of promoting and developing amateur sports in the 
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country. 
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Upon completion of the construction of sports facilities and amenities of the Center, the 
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PSC is likewise vested with authority to administer, manage, operate and maintain the 
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same including but not limited to administration of incidental income, security of the 
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complex, assignment of personnel to manage and operate the complex; provided, that 
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the PSC shall employ professional and highly-skilled managers with long and vast 
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experience in sports administration and management to ensure the maintenance and 
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upkeep of the Center and its facilities and other amenities. 
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SECTION 7. Board of Trustees - The exercise of the powers of the Center is 
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hereby vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the Board, 
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and shall serve from the period of planning of the Center. The Board shall cease to exist 
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within six (6) months upon completion of the entire Center and its facilities. 
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a. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) - Chairman 
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c. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) - Member 
d. City Mayor - Member 
e. Provincial Governor - Member 
f. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) - Member 
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The Board shall convene immediately upon effectivity of this Act to discuss and 
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decide on the following matters and concerns: 
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1. Determine the specific location of the Center; 
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2. Acquisition of property and transfer of title to PSC; 
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3. Site development, planning and design of facilities; 
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4. Ensure compliance with proper public bidding process under Republic 
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Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act; 
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5. Ensure that facilities and structures conform to the Building Code of the 
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Philippines and other pertinent laws as well as international standards; 
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6. Ensure that appropriate funds are available to implement and complete 
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the Center; 
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7. Ensure that acceptable safety and security standards are met; and, 
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8. Ensure efficiency in the completion of the Center and within the 24-month 
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period stated herein. 
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SECTION 8. Assistance by the Government Entities -The PSC may call upon 
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any government agency for assistance in the acquisition, including transfer of Title 
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over the property where the Center will be located, in planning and site development of 
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the property, in the management of the facilities that shall ensure its proper 
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maintenance and safeguard the National Athletes, coaches and staff in the Center, as 
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well as, in the implementation of its training and skills program in the Center. 
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SECTION 9. Funding - For the construction of the Center, the amount of TWO 
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BILLION PESOS (PHP2,OOO,OOO,OOO.OO), is hereby appropriated and shall be made 
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available from the savings of the National Treasury. 
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Thereafter, the amount of FIFTY FIVE MILLION (PHP55,OOO,OOO.OO), shall be 
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appropriated to finance the maintenance, operation and management of the Center, in . 
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addition to the general fund allocated for the Maintenance and Operating Expenses 
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(MOOE) of the PSC under the General Appropriations Act. 
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Likewise, all incidental income that may be derived by the PSC in its 
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management and operation shall form part of the National Sports Development Fund 
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(NSDF) which shall be used solely for the maintenance, operation and management of 
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the Center. 
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SECTION 10. Tax Exemptions - The Center shall be exempt from payment of all 
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taxes, fees, assessments and other charges of the Government, its branches and 
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subdivisions, payment of real estate tax, stamp tax, amusement tax, income tax, and/or 
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any other form of taxes on the properties. It shall likewise be exempt from the payment 
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of customs duties, taxes and tariffs on the importation of equipment and supplies, 
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including those donated to the Center; provided, that these are reqUired in the 
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development of various training of the athletes, coaches and referees, and are of 
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maintenance, or for aid to any of its athletes, coaches and referees shall be tax-exempt 
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and shall be an allowable deduction from the gross-income of the donors. 
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SECTION 12. Separability Clause.- If any provision or part of this Act, or the 
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application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
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the remaining sections of this Act or the application of such provision or part hereof to 
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other persons or circumstance shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 13. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, rules and 
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regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
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repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 14. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) 
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days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
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