Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3 668

Introduced by REP. DENNIS “TOM” L. HERNANDEZ

AN ACT
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES AND
COACHES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Recent sporting events have proven what we have long known: the
Philippines is a strong contender in international competition. From the Gilas
Olympic Qualifying Team's upset over world no. 6 Latvia to Carlos Yulo's two
Olympic golds within a day of each other, the world is seeing what Filipino athletes
can achieve. But none of this success happened overnight.

Our athletes and coaches dedicate countless hours to training, perfecting their
skills, and pushing their physical limits. Despite the efforts of conditioning coaches
and physical therapists to ensure safe training, the physical strain can still lead to
injuries.

This bill proposes to amend the existing law to include coaches and trainers
among those eligible for incentives, in recognition of their vital role in preparing our
athletes for competition. It also seeks to include former members of the national
training pool, who may have retired but have proudly represented the country in the

past.
While we reward athletes who bring home medals, we must also acknowledge
those who gave their all but did not reach the podium

These amendments will ensure that national athletes and their coaches can
access the medical care they need to continue representing the country at the
highest level.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is camesty sought.

REP. DENNIS “TOM” L- HERNAN! .
4" District of Rizal


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3668

Introduced by REP. DENNIS “TOM” L. HERNANDEZ

AN ACT
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES AND
COACHES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES
BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT”

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10699 is hereby amended to read as
follows:

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the
following terms shall be defined as follows:

a. Xxx
b. Xxx
1. Regular major competitions {such-as} INCLUDING BUT NOT
LiMiTED To the Summer Olympic Games, Winter Olympic
Games, Asian Games, Asian Winter Games, Southeast
Asian (SEA) Games, Youth Olympic Games, Paralympic
Games, Asian Park Games, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts
Games, Asian Beach Games and Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) Para Games;
2. Xxx
3. Xxx
4. Xxx
Competitions granting prize money shall not be included.
c. National athletes shall refer to athletes, including persons with
disabilities who are Filipino citizens, CURRENT AND FORMER
members of the national training pool, recognized and


accredited by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the
PSC, including athletes with disabilities (AWD) who are
recognized and accredited by the NPC PHIL and the PSC and
who have represented the country in international sports
competitions; and

d. National coaches shall refer to coaches, MEMBERS OF THE
COACHING STAFF, AND TRAINERS, of national athletes, who are
Filipino citizens, CURRENT AND FORMER members of the national
coaches training pool, recognized and accredited by the PSC
and POC, or the PSC and NPC PHIL in the case of AWD
coaches who have represented the country as official coaches
to national athletes in international sports competitions.

SEC. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10699 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 4. Benefits and Privileges for National Athletes and
Coaches. - Any national athlete and coach, as defined herein and
who is currently registered as such shall be entitled to the following

a. The grant of twenty percent (20%) discount from all
establishments relative to the utilization of transportation
services, hotels and other lodging establishments, restaurants
and recreation centers and purchase of {medieine-and] sports
equipment anywhere in the country for the actual and exclusive
use or enjoyment of the national athlete and coach;

Xxx

Free medical and dental consultations in [government] hospitals
and similar establishments anywhere in the country;

c-1. THE GRANT OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT ON ALL
MEDICAL SERVICES AND PROCEDURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, HOSPITALIZATION, PHYSICAL THERAPY,
SURGERIES, POST-OPERATIVE MEDICINE, POST-OPERATIVE
REHABILITATION, PROVIDED, THAT THE MEDICAL PROCEDURE
1S FOR AN INJURY SUSTAINED IN THE ATHLETE’S OR COACH’S
LINE OF WORK;

¢-2. THE GRANT OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT ON THE
PURCHASE OF MEDICINE ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE
ACTUAL AND EXCLUSIVE USE OR ENJOYMENT OF THE NATIONAL
ATHLETE AND COACH;

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Such privately-owned establishments shall enjoy tax deductions
equivalent to the discounts extended to the national athletes and
coaches under paragraphs (a), fand} (b), (C), (c-1) AND (C-2) hereof,
subject to the rules and regulations to be issued by the Secretary of
Finance, as recommended by the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, within ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of this Act:
Provided, That the failure of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to
promulgate the rules and regulations shall not prevent the
implementation of aforementioned benefits.

SEC. 3. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason, any provisions of this Act are
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions thereof
which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act
are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,