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Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENT-ATHLETES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 19 (1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes that 
"the State shall 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."
Student-Athletes are a pool of students who have exceptional talents and 
skills in sports that could be further honed and developed in a school setting. At a 
young age, they have to embrace a dual role -  being a student and an athlete at the 
same time. Thus, this bill recognizes their special circumstance and aims to provide 
support and parameters on how they can thrive and excel in both fields of study and 
sports.
As a bill of rights for Student-Athletes, it endeavours to address issues and 
concerns encountered for many years by many Student-Athletes past and present 
because, aside from Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes Protection 
Act", there is a dearth of laws which promote and protect the overall welfare of 
Student-Athletes.


It is the purpose of this bill to provide appropriate recognition and protection 
to 
the 
rights 
and 
general 
welfare 
of 
Student-Athletes 
encompassing academic, amateur 
sports, 
and 
mental 
and 
physical 
health 
aspects. On the other hand, it also acknowledges that these Student-Athletes are in 
a special situation and thus the bill also specifies the accompanying responsibilities 
that they have to fulfill to this end. Schools, athletic associations, Student-Athletes 
and their parents shall recognize and uphold the amateur nature of the programs 
and competitions that Student-Athletes participate in.
This bill also recognizes that Student-Athletes should be protected from any 
discriminatory policy that may restrict their participation in any field of amateur 
sports that they have chosen to participate and compete in and consequently hinder 
the development of their full potential as athletes and well-rounded citizens of our 
country.
Lastly, this bill recognizes the vital role of the schools and accredited athletic 
associations, not only in providing the opportunity and avenue for Student-Athletes 
to participate and excel in sports, but also ensuring the protection of Student- 
Athletes from physical harm, discrimination, and other potentially harmful 
consequences of training and competing in their respective fields of amateur sports.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
PIA S. CAYMANO


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator PIA S. CAYETANO
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENT-ATHLETES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta of
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Student-Athletes."
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Sec. 2. Coverage. -T h is  Act shall apply to Student-Athletes of any school that
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conducts athletic programs and competitions.
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Sec. 3. Declaration o f Policy. -  Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution
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recognizes the role of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to
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quality education at all levels, and to take appropriate steps to make such education
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accessible to all. Further, Section 19 (1) of the same Article provides that the State
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shall promote physical education, sports programs, and competitions alongside
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training for international competitions to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
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excellence for the attainm ent of a healthy and alert citizenry. Thus, the State shall
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recognize and uphold the rights of Student-Athletes to further hone their skills and
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abilities in their respective fields of amateur sports without neglecting their
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education and general well-being.
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It is the intention of this law to protect and promote the rights of the Student-
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Athlete, who is, first and foremost, a student. To this end, the rights guaranteed by
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this law and the obligations imposed on schools, athletic associations and their
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officials and representatives shall seek to ensure that the Student-Athlete attains
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quality education while honing his/her skill and reaching his/her full potential as an
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athlete in an amateur sports setting. 
Ultimately, this law aims to enable the
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Student-Athlete to enjoy a balanced life while in school and at play.
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Sec. 4. Definition o f Terms. -  As used in this Act, the following terms shall be
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defined as follows:
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4.1. Athletic Association refers to any organization that is responsible
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for governing inter-school athletic programs and competitions such as,
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but not limited to, the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA),
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University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National
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Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Women's National Collegiate
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Athletic Association (WNCAA), State Colleges and Universities Athletic
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Association (SCUAA), Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc, (CESAFI),
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and National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA), among
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others but shall not include National Sports Associations (NSAs).
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4.2. National Sports Associations (NSAs) refer to associations organized
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for their respective sports in the Philippines and/or affiliated with their
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respective international federations which are recognized by the
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International Olympic Committee or the Philippine Sports Commission
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(PSC), including associations formed to represent the interest of
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athletes in a particular sport.
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4.3. School refers to an institution recognized by the State which
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undertakes educational operations such as grade school, high school,
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college, university, or technical-vocational education and training
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institution.
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4.4. Student-Athlete refers to a student currently enrolled in any school
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who is part of any of the school's athletic teams or programs and is
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representing or has an intention to represent the school in an inter-
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school athletic program or competition; Provided, That a student shall
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still be considered a Student-Athlete for purposes of certain provisions
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of this Act if there is a valid reason for his/her non-enrollment, such as
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serious hindrance to enrolling that term; Provided further. That for 
purposes of being eligible to represent his/her school in an inter-school 
athletic program or competition, the Student-Athlete shall be enrolled 
in at least a minimum full-bme program of studies and be in good 
academic standing.
Sec. 5. Rights o f Student-Athietes. -  Student-Athletes shall have the right to:
5.1 Education
(a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his/her 
educational needs prioritized by the participating school or 
athletic association. To this extent, the school administration will 
strive to provide tutorials or extra academic support to assist the 
Student-Athlete in maintaining good scholastic standing.
(b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his/her 
academic performance monitored by the participating school to 
ascertain how his/her involvement in athletic programs and 
competitions affects his/her class performance.
(c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be allowed by the 
participating school to be excused from class, which will not be 
charged against his/her allowable absences, due to sports- 
related activities and circumstances attested as true by the 
concerned coach or sports official: Provided, That he/she makes 
up for the missed classes/activities/tests.
(d) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to continue availing of 
his/her full or partial scholarship for his/her continued education 
and/or financial support even after suffering from injury that 
resulted from his/her participation in the athletic program which 
prevents his/her from further training for and compebng in 
inter-school competitions.
(e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to complete his/her 
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Athlete in junior or senior high school be allowed to repeat a 
year level and play at the same time.
5.2 Health and Safety
(a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to train and compete in 
safe and healthy environments as provided by the school during 
practice and training sessions or by the athletic association 
during inter-school athletic programs and competitions.
(b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to safe, well- 
maintained, and upgraded equipment, and well-fitted uniforms 
to be provided by the school or athletic association.
(c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have access to health 
care professionals who will monitor his/her physical health 
condition and nutritional needs, particularly during training and 
competitions and right after the competitions, as provided by 
the school, and to medics in emergency situations during 
athletic programs or competitions, as provided by the athletic 
association.
(d) It is the right of current and former Student-Athletes to 
receive free or subsidized medical expense coverage from the 
participating schools or athletic associations he/she represented 
or is representing in case of any physical injury or sports-related 
harm suffered by him/her as a result of his/her participation in 
the athletic program or competition.
(e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have privacy with 
regard to any personal health information that might cause 
defamation or insult towards himself/herself, such as his/her 
family's medical history or physical or mental condition requiring 
treatment, among others.
(f) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to file for a temporary 
Leave of Absence (LOA) from his/her sport participation in 
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studies, 
illness/sickness 
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personal/family 
reasons; 
Provided, That an absence beyond a reasonable period may 
result in the loss of scholarship or other privileges and; Provided 
further, That it is understood that he/she cannot participate in 
events of the athletic associations.
(g) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be protected by the 
school or athletic association against exploitation, inappropriate 
influences, and other circumstances prejudicial to his/her 
physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral development, 
such as public humiliation, among others.
5.3 Choice of School
(a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to transfer from his/her 
current school to any school that he/she is accepted in for any 
reason such as, but not limited to:
1. Unavailability of his/her desired class/course;
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pass the 
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leading 
to 
dismissal;
3. Violation of the school's policy leading to dismissal; 
or
4. Personal reasons/considerations.
(b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be free from any act 
of restriction or punishment by the old and/or the new school 
due to his/her transfer from the former to the latter in 
accordance with Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10676 or the 
"Student-Athletes Protection Act".
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5.4 other Rights
(a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to undergo trainings 
and workshops for the further development of his/her skills 
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association cannot prohibit the Student-Athlete from attending 
such trainings or workshops; Provided, That the Student-Athlete 
endeavors to schedule the same on a date that does not conflict 
with the game of the school and the athletic association.
(b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to try out and 
participate in international competitions where he/she will 
represent the country and other national competitions. This shall 
not prevent him/her from playing for his/her school team or in 
any competitions of athletic associations; Provided, That he/she 
remains in good academic standing.
(c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to receive or renew 
his/her athletic grants for the current semester or term; 
Provided, That he/she complies with the requirements of the 
school where he/she is enrolled in.
(d) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be coached by skilled 
sports officials who are trained in sport-specific safety and 
equipped with the latest information about the risks and hazards 
of their respective sports. It is also the right of the Student- 
Athlete to be trained by a coach other than the ones associated 
with his/her school; Provided, That the same is coordinated with 
his/her coach and/or director of the school's athletic program or 
the latter's equivalent; Provided further, That the Student- 
Athlete shall not be prevented from exercising said right without 
valid cause.
(e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have consistent, 
open, and inclusive dialogue with school officials and athletic 
associations with regard to the establishment of rules, policies, 
and regulations that concern and affect them.
(f) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be treated with 
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ideology, disability, education and status.
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(g) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be free from abuse
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verbal, 
sexual, 
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psychological, spiritual, or cultural in nature. Abuse or violence
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may occur between the Student-Athlete and his/her coach, a
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school official or employee, or a fellow Student-Athlete.
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Student-Athletes are strongly encouraged to promptly report
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any incident involving abuse or violence in order to facilitate a
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fast and satisfactory resolution thereof.
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(h) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have opportunities to
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engage in other safe recreational activities for the wholesome
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use of his/her leisure hours; Provided, That it is not inconsistent
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with his/her sport and will not expose him to undue risks.
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(i) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to engage in gainful
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employment; Provided, That it does not interfere with his/her
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studies, training schedule, and competition and does not
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prevent him/her from playing for his/her school team or in any
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competitions of athletic associations; Provided further. That
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he/she remains in good academic standing.
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Sec. 6. Obligations o f Student-Athletes. -  For active involvement in the
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promotion and protection of their rights:
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6.1. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to conduct
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himself/herself in a responsible manner at all times, reflective of the
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values of the school he/she represents, bearing in mind that he/she
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carries the name and colors of his/her school and is a role model to the
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other students.
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of conflict between a school-sanctioned competition and other 
competitions, he/she is duty-bound to prioritize the school-sanctioned 
competition with the exception of international competitions or pre­
qualifying events for international competitions.
6.4. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voluntarily present 
himself/herself for the pre- and post-competition general health 
examinations;
6.5. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voluntarily attend 
trainings and workshops designed and conducted for him/her.
6.6. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to prioritize his/her 
academic performance to ensure that his/her participation in sports will 
not disrupt or hinder the completion of his/her class/course. He/she 
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classes and 
comply with 
the 
minimum 
class/course load, pass grade requirement and other requirements set 
by the schools.
A Student-Athlete shall not be allowed to participate in any competition 
if he/she has not attained the minimum passing requirement to qualify 
him/her to go to the next level, unless he/she completes his/her 
missing requirements during summer break.
6.7. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete not to use, offer 
other Student-Athletes or purchase any performance-enhancing drugs 
(PEDs) and other prohibited substances.
6.8. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to uphold the 
integrity of the games, the name and reputation of his/her school and 
the athletic association he/she is representing by not being involved in 
betting, game-fixing, wagering, gambling and other illicit acts or 
activities; nor shall he/she be affiliated or involved with persons 
associated with gambling and/or game-fixing.
6.9. It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to practice and 
maintain a respectful and non-violent attitude towards himself/herself, 
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6.10. 
It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to preserve and 
promote the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all 
stages, from recruitment to competition, that he/she participates in. 
Sec. 7. Obligations o f Schools-
7.1. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to support the 
Student-Athlete in fulfilling his/her responsibilities, first and foremost, 
as a student and then as an athlete.
7.2. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide 
counselors, other than the coach, who will help the Student-Athlete in 
his/her academic work, in balancing his/her responsibilities and in 
reaching his/her full potential.
7.3. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to monitor the 
academic performance of the Student-Athlete and certify that he/she 
complies 
with 
the 
minimum 
class/course 
load, 
passes 
grade 
requirement and other requirements set in this Act and by the schools.
7.4. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the 
Student-Athletes with a safe and healthy training environment.
7.5. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the 
Student-Athlete with safe, well-maintained, and upgraded equipment 
and well-fitted uniforms.
7.6. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the 
Student-Athlete access to health care professionals who will monitor 
his/her physical health condition and nutritional needs, particularly 
during training and competitions and right after the competitions.
7.7. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the 
Student-Athlete free or subsidized medical expense coverage in case of 
any physical injury or sports-related harm suffered by him/her as a 
result of his/her participation in the athletic program or competition.
7.8. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to maintain the 
Student-Athlete's full or partial scholarship for his/her continued 
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resulted from his/her participation in the athletic program which 
prevents him from further training for and competing in inter-school 
competitions.
7.9. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student- 
Athlete to file a temporary LOA from the athletic team or program due 
to valid grounds such as the need to focus on studies, illness/sickness 
or any personal/family reasons; Provided, That an absence beyond a 
reasonable period may result in the loss of scholarship or other 
privileges and; Provided further, That it is understood he/she cannot 
participate in events of the athletic associations.
7.10. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the 
privacy of any personal health information of the Student-Athlete that 
might cause defamation or insult towards him/herself, such as his/her 
family's medical history or physical or mental condition requiring 
treatment, among others.
7.11. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the 
Student-Athlete against exploitation, inappropriate influences, and 
other circumstances prejudicial to his/her physical, mental, emotional, 
social, and moral development, such as public humiliation, among 
others.
7.12. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to uphold the 
Constitutional right of the Student-Athlete to a quality education which 
includes the choice of school or the right to transfer to another school 
for any reason such as, but not limited to, those enumerated in Section 
5.3 (a), subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10676 or the 
"Student-Athletes Protection Act".
7.13. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the 
Student-Athlete to try out and participate in international competitions 
where 
he/she 
will 
represent 
the 
country 
and 
other 
national 
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school team or in any competitions of athletic associations; Provided, 
That he/she remains in good academic standing.
7.14. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to grant or renew 
the Student-Athlete's athletic grants for the current semester or term; 
Provided, That the Student-Athlete complies with the requirements of 
the school.
7.15. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the 
Student-Athlete to be coached by skilled sports officials who are 
trained in sport-specific safety and equipped with the latest information 
about the risks and hazards of their respective sports. To this end, the 
school and their officials shall respect the right of the Student-Athlete 
to be trained by a coach other than the ones associated with the 
school; Provided, That the same is coordinated with his/her coach 
and/or the director of the school's athletic program or the latter's 
equivalent, who shall not prevent said athlete from exercising said right 
without valid cause
7.16. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to ensure that no 
Student-Athlete shall, on account of age, sex, gender, language, 
ethnicity, religion, disability, education and status, be excluded from 
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to 
discrimination under any athletic program or activity.
Schools shall take into account its total women student population in 
granting athletic scholarship. There shall be a pro rata representation 
of women in the athletic scholarship program based on the percentage 
of women in the whole student population.
7.17. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the 
Student-Athlete from abuse or violence, be it physical, verbal, sexual, 
emotional, psychological, spiritual, or cultural in nature. The schools 
and their officials shall promptly take notice of and act upon incidents 
of abuse or violence against the Student-Athletes.
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7.18. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the 
health, safety and welfare of the Student-Athlete from Performance 
Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) and other prohibited substances. To this end, 
school officials or representatives who offer or pressure the Student- 
Athletes into taking PEDs and other prohibited substances shall be 
terminated from the school.
7.19. It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to sponsor, 
operate, advertise or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or 
gambling scheme based, directly or indirectly, on one or more 
competitive games in which Student-Athletes participate, or are 
intended to participate, or on one or more performances of the 
Student-Athletes in such games.
7.20. It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to intentionally 
suspend or otherwise delay the Student-Athlete in junior or senior high 
school from graduating in order to lengthen the period of the Student- 
Athlete's eligibility to play for the school.
7.21. It is the duty of the schools not to offer benefits and incentives 
to 
the 
Student-Athlete to 
the 
extent that 
it 
results 
in 
the 
commercialization of the Student-Athlete in accordance with Sections 5 
and 6 of Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes Protection 
Act".
7.22. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to support the 
Student-Athlete's right to undergo trainings and workshops for the 
further development of his/her skills. To this end, the school cannot 
prohibit the 
Student-Athlete 
from 
attending 
such 
trainings 
or 
workshops; Provided, That he/she will endeavor to schedule the same 
on a date that does not conflict with the game of the school.
7.23. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to conduct forums 
to inform ail new Student-Athletes and school officials of this law and 
their corresponding rights and obligations herein. Various forms of 
communication shall also be employed to keep all Student-Athletes and
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school officials informed of updates, issues and reminders regarding 
the exercise of the rights and observation of the obligations mentioned 
herein.
It is also the duty of the school and their officials to conduct forums 
educating 
the 
Student-Athlete 
on 
different 
topics 
including 
discrimination against women, dangers of PEps and protection from 
violence and abuse.
7.24. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the 
Student-Athlete the opportunity to engage in other safe recreational 
activities for the wholesome use of his/her leisure hours; Provided, 
That it is not inconsistent with his/her sport and will not expose him to 
undue risks.
7.25. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the 
Student-Athlete to engage in gainful employment; Provided, That it 
does not interfere with his/her studies, training schedule, and 
competitions.
7.26. It is the duty of the schools and their officials to preserve and 
promote the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all 
stages, from recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete 
participates in.
Sec. 8. Obligations o f Athletic Associations-
8.1 It is the duty of the athletic associations to support the Student- 
Athlete's choice of school without any restriction or penalty. In the 
event that the issue is brought to the athlete association, the same 
shall be resolved in favor of honoring the right of choice of the 
Student-Athlete; Provided, That there are no violatons of Secton 7.21.
8.2 It is the duty of the athlete associatons to ensure that the 
Student-Athlete plays in a safe and healthy environment during inter­
school athlete programs and compettons.
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8.3. It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student- 
Athlete with safe, well-maintained, and upgraded equipment for use 
during inter-school athletic programs and competitions.
8.4. It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student- 
Athlete access to medics in case of accidents, injuries, and other 
emergency situations during athletic programs or competitions.
8.5. It is the duty of the athletic associations to keep and protect the 
privacy of any personal health information of the Student-Athlete that 
might cause defamation or insult towards himself/herself, such as 
his/her family's medical history or physical or mental condition 
requiring treatment, among others.
8.6. It is the duty of the athletic associations to protect the Student- 
Athlete against exploitation, 
inappropriate influences, and other 
circumstances prejudicial to his/her physical, mental, emotional, social, 
and moral development, such as public humiliation, among others.
8.7. It is the duty of the athletic associations not to sponsor, operate, 
advertise or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or gambling 
scheme based, directly or indirectly, on one or more competitive 
games in which Student-Athletes participate, or are intended to 
participate, or on one or more performances of the Student-Athletes in 
such games.
8.8. It is the duty of the athlete associations to support the Student- 
Athlete's right to undergo trainings and workshops for the further 
development of his/her skills. To this end, athletic associations cannot 
prohibit the 
Student-Athlete 
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workshops; Provided, That the Student-Athlete will endeavor to 
schedule the same on a date that does not conflict with the game of 
the athletic association.
8.9. It is the duty of the athletic associations to allow the Student- 
Athlete to try out and participate in international competitions where 
he/she will represent the country and other national competitions. This
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shall not prevent him/her from playing for his/her school team or in
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any competitions of athletic associations; Provided, That he/she
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remains in good academic standing.
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8.10. It is the duty of the athletic associations to sanction member-
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schools which violate the rights of the Student-Athlete or fail to
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address the same or otherwise allow its officials to do so. In this
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regard, athletic associations shall enact rules which shall support this
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Act and provide sanctions for violations thereof, which may include
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suspension or disqualification of erring member-schools or officials
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thereof from inter-school athletic programs and competitions.
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8.11. It is the duty of the athletic associations to preserve and promote
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the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages,
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from recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete participates
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9.1. It is the duty of NSAs to support the schedule of the various
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athletic associations to the extent possible, so as not to schedule try-
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outs, trainings or trips abroad during crucial training periods or
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competitions.
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Sec. 10. Implementation. -  The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the
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Department on Education (DepEd), the athletic associations (UAAP, NCAA, WNCAA
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and SCUAA, among others), and the PSC, with the participation of representatives
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from sports organizations with proven track records of involvement and promotion of
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the rights and welfare of Filipino athletes, shall promulgate the Implementing Rules
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and Regulations of this Act within thirty (30) days from its effectivity.
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The DepEd and CHED shall penalize schools that disregard a Student-Athlete's
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academic rights and/or that do not sanction its officials for doing so. DepEd and
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CHED shall also be responsible for penalizing schools that offer or abet in the offer
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of incentives and benefits beyond those allowed by Section 7.21 of this Act. To this
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end, DepEd and CHED may impose sanctions such as, but not limited to, diminution
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or withdrawal of subsidy, recommendation on the downgrading or withdrawal of
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accreditation, program termination, or school closure; Provided, That these shall be 
in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10676 or the "Student-Athletes 
Protection Act", when applicable.
Sec. 11. Separability Clause. -  If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provisions not otherwise affected 
shall remain valid and subsisting.
Sec. 12. Effect on Republic Act No. 10676. -  Nothing in this Act shall be 
construed as to have amended or repealed Republic Act No. 10676, otherwise 
known as the Student-Athletes Protection Act.
Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. -  Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary 
to or inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or 
amended accordingly.
Sec. 14. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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