FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
S E N A T E  
, 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to create a centralized, integrated, independent and autonomous 
government body that will oversee the growth and development of sports in the 
country today. 
Section 19 Article XV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the State 
shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, 
amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self- 
discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert 
citizenry. 
Despite the State policy and the existence of government agencies mandated to 
oversee the promotion and development of sports in our country, the state of sports in 
our country leaves much to be desired. Although there is no shortage of participation in 
several team and individual sports, the level of competition and competence created at 
all levels has lagged behind world class standards. Lack of innovative training methods, 
state-of-the art facilities, and modern equipment continues to undermine the potential 
of Filipino athletes. This despite the fact that through the early part of the second half of 
the 20th century, our country was able to produce world-class talent in baseball, 
football/soccer, basketball, track and field, and swimming among popular sports like 
Lydia de Vega, Paeng Nepomuceno, Akiko Thompson, Elma Muros, Eric Buhain, 
among others. 
At present, aside from the Philippine Sports Commission created under Republic 
Act No. 6847 enacted in 1990, there are other organizations that have a direct role in the 
state of sports in the country today like the Philippine Olympic Committee and thirty 
eight national sports associations. There is therefore a need to provide a central 
government agency that will consolidate all efforts, provide direction, and encourage 
investment in Philippine sports. 
This .bill aims to do just that by creating a Philippine Sports Authority with the 
following mandate: 
(a) 
Plan, implement, and oversee an integrated sports promotion and 
development program for the country in coordination with the Philippine 
Sports Institute, as well as other government agencies, non-government 
organizations and associations involved in sports; 
Prescribe criteria and standards for the participation of athIetes and teams 
in international competitions; 
(b) 


Provide technical assistance to regional, provincial, municipal, barangay 
and school sports promotion and development councils in the conduct 
and coordination of sports activities within their respective jurisdictions; 
Promote grassroots sports program through regional offices and 
strengthen the sports club system; 
Assist the proper government agency in the formu1;tion of incentives 
program for local manufacturers and distributors of sports equipment and 
supplies based on international standards and quality; 
Coordinate with various government agencies and instrumentalities in the 
formulation and implementation of their respective sports program based 
on the policies established in this Act, and to assist these government 
entities in determining their respective budgets for these programs; 
Conduct promotion and fund-raising campaign programs to realize the 
policies of this Act in accordance with existing laws; 
Establish and maintain linkages with international sports associations, 
organizations or sports commissions of other countries; 
Review the construction plans of proposed sports complexes and similar 
establishments for public use and rationalize or regulate publicly-funded 
sports complexes; and 
4 
Promulgate rules and regulations to implement this Act and periodically 
plan, formulate, review and evaluate its programs, projects and 
organizational set-up. 
Under this proposed measure, special bureaus are created under the PSA to 
provide specialized treatment to various facets of sports in the country like the Bureau 
of Amateqr Sports, Bureau of International Sports and the Bureau of Professional 
Sports. Moreover, there is hereby created a collegiate body to be known as Philippine 
Sports Institute to provide education and training in accord with international 
standards to our athletes, coaches and other support groups involved in sports. Finally, 
the PSA shall have quasi-judicial functions to settle disputes between and among the 
members of any sector in the sports industry. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
LOREN LEGARDA 
Senator 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
S E N A T E  
S.B. No. 13 9 
Introduced by Senator Loren Legarda 
AN ACT 
ALL DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF SPORTS IN THE 
PHILIPPINES, DEFINING ITS STRUCTURE, POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND 
FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, ANT) FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS AUTHORITY TO OVERSEE THE OVER- 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
nssern bled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Sports 
Authority Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policies. -(a) The State shall promote physical 
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, 
including training for international competitions, in order to foster self-discipline, 
teamwork and excellence among its citizens. 
The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for sports 
participation by all Filipinos, particularly by women and girls, members 
of indigenous cultural communities, elder citizens and persons with 
disabilities. 
The State shall preserve the practice of traditional games as valuable 
component of our cultural heritage, and shall promote aquatic and nature 
sports as medium for developing among the citizens a genuine concern 
for the preservation of the environment. 
The State recognizes the role of the media in disseminating information on 
sports. 
CHAPTER 3 
THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS AUTHORITY 
SEC. 3. Nature and Creation of the PSA. -There is hereby created an integrated, 
independent and autonomous sports regulatory body with quasi-legislative and quasi- 
judicial functions, to be known as the Philippine Sports Authority, herein referred to as 
the PSA. It shall hold its principal office at the Philippines Sports Authority Complex in 
Metro Manila and shall be attached to the Office of the President for administrative 
purposes. 


SEC. 4. Functions. -The PSA shall perform the following functions: 
Plan, implement, and oversee an integrated sports promotion and 
development program for the country in coordination with the Philippine 
Sports Institute, as wed as other government agencies, non-go\-ernment 
organizations and associations involved in sports; 
Prescribe criteria and standards for the participation of athletes and teams 
in international competitions; 
Provide technical assistance to regionai, provincial, municipal, barangay 
and school sports promotion and development councils in the conduct 
and coordination of sports activities within their respective jurisdictions; 
Promote grassroots sports program through regional offices and 
strengthen the sports club system; 
Assist the proper government agency in the formulation of incentives 
program for local manufacturers and distributors of sports equipment and 
supplies based on international standards and quality; 
Coordinate with various government agencies and instlumentalities in the 
formulation and implementation of their respective sports program based 
on the policies established in this Act, and to assist these government 
entities in determining their respective budgets for these programs; 
Conduct promotion and fund-raising campaign programs to realize the 
policies of this Act in accordance with existing laws; 
Establish and maintain linkages with international sports associations, 
organizations or sports commissions of other countries; 
Review the construction plans of proposed sports complexes and similar 
establishments for public use and rationalize or regulate publicly-funded 
sports complexes; and 
PromuIgate rules and regulations to implement this Act and periodically 
plan, formulate, review and evaluate its programs, projects and 
organizational set-up . 
5. Strucfuue of the PSA Board. -The PSA shall exercise its powers and 
functions through the PSA Board, which shall be composed of a Chairperson and four 
members who shall be appointed by the President from a list of nominees provided by 
duly recognized sports associations and organizations in the Philippines. 
SEC. 6. Rank, Compensation and Tern. -The Chairperson and four members of the 
PSA Board shall have the rank, compensation and emoluments of a Department 
Secretary and Undersecretary, respectively, and shall serve for a term of seven years 
without re-appointment. Of the initial appointees, the first two shall have a term of 
seven years, he next two shall have a term of five years and the fifth appointee shall 
have a term of three years. 
SEC. 7. Pou~ers of the PSA Board. -The PSA Board shall have the following 
powers: 
(a) 
Formulate standards for sports and physical fitness programs, particularly 
in the grassroots level and sports education curricula in consultation with 
the Department of Education and Culture, Commission on Higher 
Education and the Philippine Regulatory Commission; 
Appoint the officers of the E A  and fix their compensation subject to 
existing laws, rules and regulations; 
(b) 


Enter into contracts for the acquisition, use, control or disposition of lands, 
buildings, facilities, equipment, instruments, tools, rights and other 
personal properties, as well as accept donations, gifts, bequests, and 
grants on behalf of the PSA; 
Regulate the acquisition, procurement, distribution and use of sportswear, 
equipment, instruments, tools and other sports gears necessary for the 
training of athletes; 
Subject to existing laws, confer, extend and grant awards, benefits and 
privileges to athletes, coaches and officials for outstanding performance in 
national and international competitions, and grant support, to sports 
associations in good standing with the PSA; 
Confer, extend, grant support or assistance to sports associations which 
are in good standing with the PSA; 
Accept donations, gifts, bequests, and grants for and in behalf of the PSA; 
and 
Perform any and all other acts necessary or "mcidental to the 
accomplishment. of its purposes. 
SEC. 8. Regular Bureaus. -Except as provided under this Act, the Board shall 
organize bureaus, divisions, and offices in such manner as would best carry out the 
declared policies and objectives enunciated herein and consistent with the provisions of 
civil service laws, rules, and regulations. 
SEC. 9. Special Bureaus. -There is hereby created three special bureaus under the 
PSA to ensure the proper implementation of this Act: (a) the Bureau of Amateur Sports; 
(b) the Bureau of International Sports; and (c) the Bureau of Professional Sports. 
CHAPTER I1 
BUREAU OF AMATEUR SPORTS 
SEC. 10. Bureau of Amateur Sports -The Bureau of Amateur Sports shall be 
primarily responsible for the promotion and development of amateur sports in the 
Philippines. The Division of Amateur Sports shall have authorit: over all matters 
relative to amateur sports. 
SEC. 11. Functions. -The Bureau of Amateur Sports shall have t following 
Plan, implement and encourage a mass-based sports and physital fitness 
program for the youth, senior citizens, the disabled and the entire 
citizenry, through t promotion of a sports club system and of amateur 
sports in formal and informal setting; 
Promote social and cultural integration through the revival of traditional 
and indigenous games and sports; 
Identify and nurture sports talents for further development and promote 
excellence in sports, traditional games and other physical activities; 
Recommend to the PSA the formulation of policies and programs that will 
foster the development of amateur sports in the grassroots level; 
Impose sanction on any national sports association, institution, 
association, body, entity, 'team, athlete and sports official engaged in 
amateur sports for violation of its policies, rules and regulation; 
d 


(f) 
Exercise supervisory powers over the national sports associations in 
connection with their sports promotion and development programs where 
financial assistance is extended by the PSA; and 
Ensure the implementation by various government departments and 
agencies of their sports promotion and development programs as 
indicated in their respective annual budgets. 
(g) 
SEC. 12. Divisions under the Bureau of Amateur Spovts. -To ensure efficiency and 
specialization, there shall be established two main divisions under the. Burau of 
Amateur Sports to be headed by deputy directors: (a) the Sectoral Sports Division and 
(b) the Local and National Sports Competition .Division. 
SEC. 13. Sectoral Sports Diz>ision. -The Sectoral Sports Division shall have the 
following functions: 
(a) 
Formulate and implement (i) a physical fitness testing and evaluation 
program to determine, monitor and establish a fitness profile of the 
different sectors of society, and (ii) a developmental program in order to 
improve and enhance the physical fitness status of the citizens; 
Support the formation of sports clubs in schools, workplaces and 
communities and the conduct of activities aimed at encouraging the 
citizens to participate and successfully compete in spors and various 
physical activities; 
Provide technical assistance to sectoral sports stakeholders; 
’ (d) 
Assist the basic, tertiary and technical education sectors in t 
implementation of their physical education and school sports curricular 
programs; and 
Develop the criteria for and implement an awards and incentives scheme 
to encourage mass participation, sustained involvement and excellent 
performance. 
(b) 
(c) 
(e) 
SEC. 14. Local and National Sports Competition Dirlision. -The Local and National 
Sorts Competition Division shall have the following functions; 
(a) 
(b) 
Plan and conduct regular formal and informal sports competitions at the 
local and national levels; 
Assist public and private educational institutions in the implementation of 
their intramural sports program and encourage competition activities of 
sectoral sports clubs; 
EstabIish and implement a system for identifying and developing athletic 
talents for inclusion in the Developmental Athletes’ Pool; and 
Plan, implement and administer all aspects of the training program and 
the preparation and participation for international competition of the 
Developmental athletes’ Pool. 
(c) 
(d) 
CHAPTER 111 
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS 
SEC. 15. Estnblislzment of the Bureau of Internntionnl Sports. -A special sports 
bureau to be known as the Bureau of International Sports is heroeby established to 
promote and ensure successful participation in Olympic and international sports 
through training and preparation of athletes, coordination and cooperation with 


international sports associations and entities, and adequate budgetary funds and 
resources. 
SEC. 16. Divisions Under the Bureau of Internntional Sports. -The Division of 
International Sports shall be composed of (a) the Philippine Olympic Committee and 
National Sports Association Affairs Division and (b) the International Sports 
Competition Division. 
SEC. 17. Functions of the Philippine Olympic Committee and Nntionnl Spovts 
Associntion Diziision. -The Philippine Olympic Committee and National Sports 
Association Affairs Division shall have the following functions: 
(a) 
Process, facilitate and oversee agreements and transactions conducted 
between and among the PSA, the Philippine Olympic Committee, 
National Sports Associations and similar local and international 
institutions, and ensure their compliance; 
Facilitate all necessary arrangements for the participation of national 
teams in international competition; 
Develop, prescribe and ensure the observance of criteria and standards for 
athletes and athletic teams representing the country in international 
competitions; 
Prescibe the criteria for selecting individuals, associations or clubs entitled 
to financial or other support to enable their participation in international 
conferences, seminars, clinics, competitions and similar programs; and 
Establish appropriate linkages with international sports bodies. 
(b) 
' (c) 
(d) 
(e) 
SEC. 18. Nationnl Sports Associations. -The I'SA may recognize national sports 
associations organized for the respective sports in the Philippines or affiIiated with 
international federations through a memorandum of agreement after ensuring that their 
charters, constitution and by-laws, and board resolutions conform with the policies laid 
down in this Act. An unregistered sports association may be allowed to enjoy the 
privileges of a dduly recognized National Sports Association provided that it. complies 
with the necessary requirements within a non-extendible period not exceeding one 
year. 
0 
Except as otherwise provided, and subject to the policies laid down in this Act, 
national sports associations recognized by the E A  shall be autonomous and shall have 
exclusive technical control over the promotion and development of their respective 
sports activities. 
Every National Sports Association shall set its organization and membership in 
its constitution and by-laws. No team. School club, organization or entity shall be 
admitted as a voting member of national sports association unless sixty percent (60%) 
of the athletes composing said team, school club, organization or oentity are Filipino 
citizens. Eveery NSA shall be required to show record of continuous growth and 
expansion. 
SEC. 19. The Internntional Spovts Competition Division. -The following shall be the 
functions of the International Sports Competition Division: 
(a) 
Oversee the preparation and training og the members of the National 
Athletes' Pool in consultation and cooperation with the Philippine 
Olympic Committee and the national sports associations concerned; 


Develop, prescribe, and monitor the implementation of criteria for the 
selection and retention of members of he National Athletes’ Pool 
supported by the PSA; 
Monitor and conduct the time trials and periodic evaluation of members 
of the National Athletes’ Pool; 
Assist in the formulation of national teams for international competitions; 
and 
d 
Identify and recommend athletes, coaches and international sports 
participants who may qualify for awards and incentives. 
CHAPTER IV 
BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 
SEC. 20. Establishment of the Buredu of Professional Sports. -There is hereby 
established a special bureau under the E A ,  to be known as the Bureau of Professional 
Sports, which shall supervise and regulate all professional sports in the Philippines. It 
shall, have two main offices: (a) the Permits and Licensing Division, and (b) the 
Regulatory and Monitoring Division. 
SEC. 21. Po7i~evs and Duties of the Bureau of Pvofessionnl Sports. -The Bureau of 
Professional Sports shall have the following powers and duties: 
Prescribe rules and regulations on the governance, conduct, and operation 
of professional sports and activities pursuant to the policies of this Act; 
Enforce the laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations relating 
to professional sports and activities; 
Approve or disapprove the rules and regulations issued by persons, 
entities or associations relative to the operation and conduct of 
professional sports activities; 
Exercise supervision over all officials, employees and persons connected 
with professional sports; 
Issue licenses or permits to conduct professional sports activities and 
collect fees for the issuance thereof; 
Suspend or revoke any such licenses or permit for failure to comply with 
or for violation of any of the provisions of this Act, or any law, executive 
order, rule or regulation promulgated hereunder; 
Order the temporary suspension of a license or permit issued pursuant to 
Act or the rules and regulations promulgated, whenever such action is 
warranted to protect and promote the best interest of the professional 
sports; 
Order the suspension of any game for violation or nun-compliance with 
the provisions of this Act or the rules and regulaiions promulgated 
hereunder; 
Investigate, decide and settle all questions, issues, controversies or 
disputes involving matters relative to or connected with professional 
sports, subject to such rules, regulations and procedures as it may deem 
proper to adopt; 
Accredit coaches and trainers who receive proper training by the 
Philippine Sports Institute created under this Act or such other 
institutions of learning or training recognized by the PSA; 


Ensure that recognized and accredited athletes, trainers or coaches are 
protected from exploitative practices of promoters or similar third party 
financiers; 
Promulgate the rules and regulations that shall govgrn the mandatory 
minimum health and medical requirements of athletes, coaches or trainers 
and ensure that they receive adequate medical assistance in case of 
accidents or emergency; 
Ensure the protection of athletes, trainers, coaches, scouts and other 
persons directly involved therein, from unscrupulous sports promoters, 
managers and such other persons performing the same functions and 
vice-versa; and 
Designate the appropriate officer who shall hear and investigate matters 
pending before it. 
SEC. 22. Permit. -It shall be unlawful for any person, entity r association to 
conduct professional sports activities without permit duly issued by this Bureau. Every 
permit issued shall specify the person, entity or association in whose favor it was 
issued, including the place where and the date when the games are to be held. 
SEC. 23. License.-No person, entity or association may employ a player, referee, 
scorer, timekeeper or any other individual performing duties connected with 
professional sports, unless such person has been duly licensed by4 this Bureau. Such 
license shall be obtained yearly and may be withdrawn or revoked on findings by the 
Bureau that the licensee is guilty of dishonesty or fraudulent practice or has violated a 
law, decree, executive order, rule or regulation or professional sports, or for any just 
cause. 
SEC. 24. Assignment of Officals. 
-The Bureau of Professional Sports shali assign at 
each professional sports activity the duly licensed referees, timekeepers, scorers or 
officers to .officiate therein and only the officials so designated shall be authorized to 
perform their respective functions. 
SEC. 25. Duty of Person, Entity or Association Conducting tlze Professionnl Spovts 
Activity. It 
shall be the duty of the person, entity or association conducting a 
professional sports activity to ensure that peace and order is maintained in the premises 
where the sports activity is being conducted and that the rules and regulations 
governing the same are properly observed. 
SEC. 26. License Fees and Dues. -There shall be collected an aTount equivalent to 
two percent (2%) of the gross returns or income of any promoter, manager, association, 
athlete coach, trainer, and support group engaged in professional sports, from such 
activity or profession. Ten percent (10%) of such amount shall be used to defray 
expenses for regulation. The license fees shall be collected every third month of their 
respective fiscal year and shall be tax deductible. 
SEC. 27. Admission Receipts and Other Income. -The Bureau of Professional sports 
shall, through its duly authorized representatives, supervise the sale of admission 
tickets for ,any professional sports activity. A11 tickets, except complimentary tickets, 
shall state the price, name of person, entity or association conducting the professional 
sports activity, and indicate the time and date of activity, the names of competing teams 
or athletes, and ticket classification, whenever possible. N o  ticker shall be sold for more 
than the price as printed thereon and any change in ticket prices off the date of the 
activities shall be subject to prior approval of the Bureau. 


Any person, entity or association conducting professional sports activities shall 
set aside and remit to the PSA, through the Bureau of Professional $ports, five percent 
(5%) of the gross gate receipts and income from television, radio, and motion picture 
rights, if any. The amount remitted shall be used to defray the expenses of the Bureau 
personnel assigned to supervise the activities and the balance, if any, shall be used for 
the infrastructure projects of the I'SA. 
SEC. 28. Performam Bond. -To protect the interest of athletes, coaches, trainers 
and support groups against unscrupulous individuals, the Bureau of Professional 
Sports shall require the posting of performance bonds from promoters, managers, 
professional sports associations as one of the preconditions for +he issuance of permits. 
Such bond shall in no case be more than thirty percent (30%) of the total amount of 
obligation to be incurred by said persons. 
CHAPTER V 
THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS INSTITUTE 
SEC. 29. Creafion of the Philippine Sports Institute. -In order to make available to 
athletes, coaches, support groups and sports manpower the highest quality of education 
and training in accord with international standards of performance, there is hereby 
created an independent self-regulating collegiate body to be known as the Philippine 
Sports Institute. 
SEC. 30. Pon~ers and Functions. -The following are the powers and functions of 
the Philippine Sports Institute: 
To serve as the primary planning and research arm of the PSA; 
To train and grant certificates of competency, in coordination with 
educators in different levels of specialization, through academic graduate 
degree programs to coaches, trainers, sports managers, referees, umpires, 
community sports psychologists and sports medicine pactitioners; 
To conduct basic and applied research, collate and store relevant data and 
information about physical education and sports; 
To create avenues for the adoption and utilization of sports science, sports 
medicine and other scientific work in support of the training and 
participation of athletes in competitions as well as in the promotion of the 
general health and physical fitness of the citizenry; 
To establish satellite regional training centers; 
To enter into memorandum of understanding with private schools and 
colleges or such other arrangements with regard to the optimal use of 
sports complexes and activities; 
To enter into and engage in a consortium with public and private schools 
offering degree and non-degree courses in physical education and sports; 
and 
To establish and maintain linkages with international academic 
institutions or organizations in order to regularly upgrade sports 
manpower and improve the training programs and sports curriculum of 
the Institute. 
SEC. 31. Housing and Place of Autiuities. -The Philippine Sports Institute shall be 
housed at the Philippine Sports Institute Complex located in the island of Luzon. The 


activities of the Philippine Sports Institute pursuant to this Actmay be carried out in 
satellite regional training centers, in venues pursuant to a consortium with public and 
private schools, or in such other places as the Philippine Sports Institute may decide. 
SEC. 32. Boavd of Tvusfees. -A Board of Trustees composed of the following shall 
exercise management of the Philippine Sports Institute: 
The Secretary of the Department of Education and Culture or his 
representative whose rank shall not be lower than an Undersecretary as 
ex-oflcio chairman of the PSI Board; 
The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education or his 
representative whose rank shall not be lower than a commissioner as ex- 
officio Vice Chairman; 
The Chairman of the Philippine Regulatory Commission or his 
representative whose rank shall not be lower than a cbmmissioner as ex- 
oficio Vice Chairman; 
A representative commissioner from the PSC as member; 
A representative from the academe, particularly in sports education and 
training as member; 
A representative from the National Sports Associations who specializes in 
the education and training of sports manpower as member; and " 
A representative from a duly recognized professional sports association as 
member. 
, The representative of the academe, the National Sports Association and the duly 
recognized professional sports association shall be appointed by the President for a 
term of three years, subject for re-appointment for another term. After the expiration of 
such term, they may continue to exercise their duties until their successors shaII been 
duly appointed and qualified. 
SEC. 33. Per Dienz and Allo~ciances. -the Chairman, Vice-chairman and Members 
of the Board of Trustees shall receive allowances of not less than Two Thousand Pesos 
(P2,OOO.OO) for every official meeting of the Board actually attend:d, 
which amount 
shall in no case be more than Twenty Four Thoussand Pesos (P24,OOO.OO) per month. A 
member of the Board shall be entitled to allowances for official travel and 
representation, subject to the rules and regulation of the Commission on Audit. 
SEC. 34. Ponievs and Functions of the Boavd of Trustees. -The Board of Trustees shall 
exercise the following powers and functions: 
To plan, formulate, implement, and 
evaluate the curricula of the 
following degrees and specializations in Physical Education, in 
coordination with the other academic disciplines, as may be required by 
their specialization; 
1. Masters Degree in Physical Education; and 
2. Courses offering certificates such as Certificate in Physical Education 
or Diploma in Sports. 
To formulate and implement a Provision Development Program which 
shall directly manage, maintain, preserve and gather data or information 
relative to the following facilities: 


1. Philippine Center for Sports Medicine; 
2. Sports Museum; and 
3. Sports Library and Archives; 
To provide training and accreditation of sports manpower such, as hut not 
limited to the following: 
1. Coaches; 
2. Sports medicine specialists; 
3. Sports officiating officials; 
4. Sports Managers; 
5. Community sports leaders; and 
6. Business and/or corporate sports coordinators 
To extend assistance in the conduct of athletic training, international 
exchange program and sports distance study program, whenever possible 
and subject to availability of funds; 
To encourage and promote professional competence and integrity among 
the members of the sports professions through (1) quality program of 
instruction; (2) competent and dedication faculty; and (3) civic-minded 
and socially-oriented students and graduates with high ethical values; 
To provide opportunities for potential athletes to attain certificates, 
diplomas or degrees of completion in the elementary, high school and 
college education; 
To appoint professors, instructors, lecturers and other employees of the 
Institute; fix their compensation, hours of service and such other duties 
and conditions as it may deem proper; and to adwnish, suspend or 
remove them for cause, after due notice and hearing; 
To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal 
properties and administer the same for the benefit of the Institute, or og a 
department thereof, or for aid to any student athlete in accordance with 
the direction or instruction of the donor, and in default thereof, in such 
manner as the Board may properly determine; 
To serve as the research and development arm of the PSA Board in the 
performance of the latter's function of providing guidelines and policies 
on sports; and with the purposed of the Institute and of this Act. 
SEC. 35. PSO President, Vice-President and Other Officials. -The Board of Trustees 
shall appoint the President and Vice-president of the Philippines Sports Institute and 
shall have a rank equivalent to that of the President of a State University or College in 
the Philippines. 
The President and Vice-president must be citizens of the Philippines, at least 
thirty-five years of age, of good moral character, with more than three years experience 
in educational administration or in teaching of sports development with professional 
rank. 


The Director for Administration and Finance must be a Filipino, at least thirty 
years old, of good moral character, a holder of a master’s degree in business 3r public 
administration, or a certified public accountant, a civil service eligible, and with at least 
one year experience in any academic institution. 
The Dean for Academic Affairs must be a Filipino, at least thirty years old, of 
good moral character, a civil service eligible, with at least three years’ experience in 
educational administration or a physical education professor with the rank of an 
associate professor. 
CHAPTER VI 
QUASI-JUDICIAL POWERS 
SEC. 36. lurisdiction of the PSA.-The PSA, through the Legal Office of the 
Secretariat, shall have exclusive and roginal jurisdiction over the following: 
, 
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
Administrative complaints lodged against a PSA official or employee 
relative to the performance of his or her duties; 
Disputes involving any of the PSA offices or its personnel relative to the 
enforcement of sports regulation; and 
Disputes between and among members of a sector or various sectors in 
the sports industry, as may be provided in this Act. 
CHAPTER VI1 
TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 37. 
Integration of the Philippine Sports Commission. -Philippine Sports 
Commission created and established under Republic Act 6847 shall be integrped with 
PSA on or before December 31,2000. All power, functions, duties and responsibilities of 
the Philippine Sports Commission not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall 
continue to be exercised and performed by the PSA. Forthwith, the Philippine Sports 
Commission shall conduct an inventory of its assets and liabilities, and shall turn over 
the same together with the inventory to the E A .  
All programs, contracts and projects of the Philippine Sports Commission which 
are inconsistent with the policies and provisions of this Act shall be termin-ted on or 
before December 31, 2000; Provided, that contracts, programs and projects which cannot 
be unilaterally terminated shall remain in force and effect, by the Philippine Sports 
Commission and the PSA shall negotiate for the rescission of the contract or termination 
of the project or program for a period earlier than what has been previously agreed 
upon. 
SEC. 38. Reassignment of Poroers and Functions of the Games and Amusement Bond 
Relative to Professional Spovts Activities to the PSA. -All powers and functions of the 
Games and Amusement Board relative to professional sports and professional sports 
activities, including all the assets and liabilities of the said Board pertaining to 
professional sports shall be reassigned to the PSA on or before December 31,2000. 
SEC. 39. Absovption and Benefits of Dislodged Officers and Employees. -The officers 
and employees of the Philippine Sports Commission, the Bureau of Physical Education 
and School Sports and the Games and Amusement Board shall be absorbe4 to such 


extent as may be administratively feasibly, by the pertinent office or division of the PSA 
assigned to perform the task previously exercised by the office or bureau to which such 
officers or employees belong: Provided, That officers or employees who have been 
employed in the abolished offices for the past three consecutive years shall. have the 
right to choose between retirement, separation pay and absorption by the PSA: Provided, 
Further, That nothing 'herein shall be construed to prevent a qualified and officer or 
employee who opted for an early retirement or separation pay from seeking 
reemployment: Puovided, Finally, That officers and employees who cannot be absorbed 
by the PSA shall be entitled to such benefits accorded to separated or retrenched 
government employees, as may be provided by existing laws. 
SEC. 40. Establishment of Regional Ojjices.-The 
PSA Board shall establish 
Regional Offices in every region and province offices that shall be the base of a 
nationwide grassroots sports program. 
SEC. 41. Institution of the National Spouts Week. -From the Year 2000 onwards, 
every last week of January shall be established as the "PhiIippine National Sports 
Week." 
SEC. 42. Establiskment of Sports Park. -Every local government' unit, in 
cooperation with their local sports associations, private corporations and other non- 
government organizations is hereby encouraged to set aide a certain portion of its 
territory for the establishment of a local sports park that shall serve as venue for local 
and other sports activities. 
SEC. 43. Presidential Land Grant. -The provisions of any existing law to the 
contrary notwithstanding, the president may upon the recommendation of the,Secretary 
of Environment and Natural Resaurces, grant by donation, sale, lease or otherwise, to 
the PSA portions of the land of the'public domain as may be necessary for the 
+ establishment of regional training centers in all regions of the country and for t 
accomplishment of any of its purposes. 
SEC. 44. Funding. -The amount of One Hundred Million Pesos (PlOO,OOO,OOO.OO) 
is hereby appropriated for the initial calendar year of the PSA. All funds and 
appropriations being currently afforded to the abolished offices shall be realigned to the 
budget of the PSA, the deficit, if any, shall be covered by the annual appropriations 
passed by Congress: Provided, That the operating expenses fo the PSA shall not exceed 
twenty percent (20%) of the annual appropriations and at least eighty percent (80%) 
shall be disbursed for the national sports programs and identification, recruitment and 
training of athletes for various international games and competitions. 
To finance the country's integrated sports development program, incllpding the 
holding of national games and international events or competitions, thirty percent 
(30%) representing the charity fund of the proceeds of twenty (20) sweepstakes or 
lottery draws per annum, whichever is higher, taxes on horse races duririg special 
holidays, five percent (5%) of the gross income of the Philippine Amusements and 
Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the proceeds from the sales of stamps as hkreinafter 
provided, and three percent (3%) collected on imported athletic equipment shall be 
automatically remitted directly to the PSA together with the rental income derived from 
the use of sports facilities under the Commission's control and administration to 
constitute as its National Sports Development Fund. Further, the Philippine Postal 
Service Office is hereby authorized to print paper and gold stamps that will depict 


sports events and such other motif as the Philippine Postal Service Office may:decide at 
the expense of the PSA. 
SEC. 45. Reportorial Requirements. - The PSA Chairman shall report to Congress 
the developments relative to the implementation of this Act every third week of July. 
SEC. 46. Repealing Clause. -Republic Act No. 6847 and Presidential Decree No. 
815 are hereby repealed. Such other laws, issuances, proclamations, executive orders, 
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repeaIed or 
modified accordingly. 
SEC. 47. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions hereof. 
SEC. 48. Eficctivity. -This Act shall take effect upon its approval and completion 
in at least two national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,