Republic of the Plitippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress

First Regular Sessi
HOUSE BILL NO. 2958

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R. T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

the field of sports is a great indicator of the level of civility in an area. There is
not a single developed country in the world that does not engage in sports. In the
Philippines, sports is one of the biggest form of entertainment. One could even prgue
that Filipinos are one of the most avid sports fans in the world. The likes of Manny
Pacquiap, Efren “Bata” Reyes, and Hidilyn Diaz have brought the Philippines much
recognition in the field.

Despite this much gusto, the field of sports has only recently beg}in to
experience a surge in support from the government. For years, our athletes have
decried] the lack of support from the government. Through some succpssful
reformations in the respective governing sports agencies like the Philippine $ports

jon and the Philippine Olympic Committee, Filipino athletes are dowly
gaining|the support and confidence that they need in competing for the glory pf the
country|

Building on the growing support for the field of sports in the 5 it is

pivotal that the country discovers and develops its local talents in every spor This
bill thdrefore seeks to increase the support for the sports community by
institutipnalizing a more comprehensive version of the “Palarong Pambansa”. If aims
to up the ante of the “Palarong Pambansa” by utilizing the LGUs to cater to it local
athletes] and help them in competing within their chosen sport through vérious
national tournaments and programs. With the cooperation of both the publi¢ and
private sectors in the field of sports, the Philippine National Games shall serve ps the
training ground for budding athletes. Budgetary support for the program shpll be
provided for through this bill, in the hopes that this will further enkindle the
confidence of our athletes that the country is truly rooting for their success.

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In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is hereby earnestly soufh

TE .
HON. ANTHONY R. T. GOTEZ JR. MD, MBAH
Malasakit at Bayanihan Party Lipt



Repu ofthe Bylippins
Honse of
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 2968

Introduced by Rep. Anthony R.T. Golez Jr. MD, MBAHL

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

AN ACT
wert umonauszne THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES AND

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Cohigress

assembled:

Games Art of 2022.”

sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including, traini
international sports competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and exc

for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.

"pra thereto, it is incumbent upon the State to institutionalize a gdnuine

comprehensive national grassroots sports program which serves as the cot
premier national sports competition and venue for the nationwide talent sea
identifying and developing outstanding athletes who have the potential to e
various| sports, and place the country at the forefront of international

competitions.

as follows

(2) To provide a framework and structure for a truly integrated and

Sbction 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Nj

aie provides that the State shall promote physical education and “ee
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igtional

Ske. 2. Declaration of Policies. - Article 1V, Section 19 (1) of the 1987

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Gec. 3. Objectives. - The objectives of the Philippine National Games (PNG) are



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comprehensive national sports program linking grassroots pons

promotion to elite sports development;

‘To serve as the government's premicr national sports competition
to be held once every two years;

To encourage all local government officials to promote the
development of sports in the countryside covering all provinces, fities,
municipalities, and barangays,

To serve as a venue for the National Sports Associations in
promoting, their respective sports at the grassroots level providing the
necessary linkages with local government units; and

To widen the base for talent identification, selection, and
recruitment of athletes that shall constitute the national pool jto be

trained for international sports competitions.

Sec. 4. Preparatory Sports Program. - The Palarong Pambansa providdd for

public Act Number 10588, and other local sports competitions organized by

the local government units or the private sector, shall serve as feeder} and

preparatory sports program for the PNG.

Spe. 5. Secretary General. - The Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission

shall ser}

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PNG Sd

¢ as the Secretary General of the PNG.

he Secretary General shall recommend to the Board the composition pf the

retariat and all the activities undertaken by the latter, including the

utilizatin of funds for the preparations, organization and conduct of the PNG. The

Secretariat, which shall come from the existing personnel of the PSC, the DILG, and

the POC

instrumy

respons}

(1) Philippine Sports Commission.

Sec. 6. Roles of Concerned Agencies. - The following government pe
pntalities and entities shall be tasked to perform the following rol

bilities:

shall directly manage the conduct of the PNG.

and



a) To carry out overall management, coordination and implementation df the
PNG;
b) Tojprovide manpower, technical resources and sports facilities; and

©) Tolperform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Bard,
(2) Department of the Interior and Local Government.

a) Tp mandate all LGUs to coordinate, cooperate and support the plans, programs
ahd activities of the PNG;
b) Tp direct the Philippine National Police to prepare and implempnt a
comprehensive security plan for the LGU venues where the PNG shall bg held;
©) To perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Wy the
Board.

(3) Department of Education.

a) Toalign the Palarong Pambansa calendar of activities, programs and
policies to the conduct of the PNG;

b) To allow the use of schoo! buildings and classrooms as billeting centdrs;

c} Toallow DepEd teachers, who are licensed or accredited technical officials
of the national sports associations, to officiate in the games; and
) To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Board.

(4) Commission on Higher Education.

a) To promote the program and activities of the PNG to all higher educatiqnal
institutions;
b) ‘To recommend to the state universities and colleges the use of their schqol
Quildings and classrooms as billeting centers;
©) To issue memorandum orders on the alignment of tertiary sports eventsand
dalendar of activities to the PNG; and;

4) To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board.

(5) Local Government Units.



a) Td organize within their jurisdiction a multi-sectoral group to serve as|their

al Sports Council (LSC) which shall have the authority to accredit ahd

ow athletes to participate in the Games;

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b) To recruit, train, select and develop athletes who will compete in the PNG, and

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Board.

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organize local competitions within their respective jurisdictions; and

“To conduct regional or cluster qualifying competitions, as may be aaa

‘To allow the participation of all athletes, including national athletes, cn
S.

he LSCs regardless of their membership status with their respective NSAs:

pine Olympic Committee.

IG; and

pard.

nal Sports Associations.

\cir international federations’ rules and regulations;

b) Th provide technical assistance in the conduct of their respective re

mpetitions in the PNG, including the appointment of qualified offi

ficials;

¥y sports association, in coordination with the PSC and the host LSC;

trovided, That:

perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Hy the

supervise all participating National Sports Associations involved in the

perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Hy the

» set the qualifications for athletes participating in different events basdd on

ating,

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purposes of this Act, the LSC shall have the following duties and responsibi

(a) T

(b) Tho recruit, train, and select athletes for participation in the PNG;

(c) To develop and maintain a pool of local athletes and provide them with!

their respective jurisdictions;

the necessary assistance;
(d) Jo enter athletes in the PNG and its corresponding regional and cluster

qualifying competitions;

The athlete conforms and agrees to abide by the competition rules and

regulations of the NSA; and

ii. The athlete is not under any sanction by the concerned National Gports

Association or International Federation.

Sec. 7. The Local Sports Councils (LSC). - The LSCs organized by| their
le LGUs shall be headed by the provincial governor or the city mayof. For

encourage, promote and organize local sports competitions within

(c) Tp be responsible for the entire delegation entered in the PNG, and ensure the

ce

(f) Tp

hlete is not under any sanction by the concerned National Sports Assogiation

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mpliance of their athletes with the eligibility rules of the PNG;

enter an athlete in any sports event subject to PNG rules, provided! said

International Federation;

(g) To give athletes the authority to represent their respective LSC in the PNG and

(h) To carry only the name of the LSC that it represents;

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@ Eligibility

corresponding regional and cluster qualifying competitions; and

4 and must comply the following rules:

.c. 8. Participation Rules. - To participate in the PNG, all athletes ape be



the proj

available:

‘e 9, Appropriations. - In order to provide the necessary funds required for

)) For the preparation, training and participation of the athlete

1) All Filipinos by birth, including those residing outside of the
Philippines but are of Filipino ancestry, shall be eligible to participate
in the PNG;

2) The qualifying age for different events shall be determined by the
NSAs based on their international federations’ rules and regulations;
and

3) Compliance with other eligibility rules and regulations that mpy be
prescribed by the PNG, LSC and concerned NSA.

Representation
1) Athletes shall, at all times, represent only the LSC that enterpd its
name in the PNG or in any regional or cluster vet
competitions;
2) No athlete shall likewise be allowed to carry, represent or ae

any public or private organization, enterprise or sponsor in the PNG.

+ implementation of this program, the following funding shall be made

For the preparations, organization, and operations of the biennial |PNG,
including the organization ofthe different regional and cluster qualfying
competitions, the amount necessary to fund the expenses coveriifg the
operations of the sports competitions, including the expensds for
competition officials and personnel, meal allowances, logistics fpr the
accommodation of all participating athletes and team officials, purciase of
necessary competition equipment, rental of venues for compdtition,
opening ceremonies, incentives and rewards for athletes and LSCs shall be
sourced out from the General Appropriations Fund of the Philippine ports
Commission (PSC).

in thd PNG,
the LGUs shall be authorized to appropriate at least one percent (f%) of



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their annual “Internal Revenue Allotment” (IRA) and if the need arises
harge the amounts necessary to their “Special Activity Fund” or their
“Special Education Fund” as may be allowed by existing laws. For this
purpose, all LGUs shall also be allocated annually an additional IRA

equivalent to one percent (1%) thereof.

. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The PSC, in coordination with
DepEd, CHED, POC, and NSAs, shall promulgate the rules and regulations

jent the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity.

Se¢. 11. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Actis held invalid
epi ty 'y part or pi

titutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and

Sef 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules

tions inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed

modified or repealed accordingly.

.. 13. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

n in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,