Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING LOCAL SPORTS PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP YOUNG 
ATHLETES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states, “The State shall give priority to 
education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and 
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and 
development.” 
Education and total human development as the gateway to intellectual and moral 
development. It is also a gateway for economic advancement and the cultivation of the 
yearning for freedom and justice.  
Manny Pacquiao, Hidilyn Diaz, and Carlos Loyzaga were athletes that represented the 
Philippine flag. This bill aims to find the next national athletes that could represent the 
Philippines in international competitions. 
This bill also aims to develop a national grassroots program that is well-funded so that 
we could find future Filipino world champions.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
January 11, 2023
2:13 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT STRENGTHENING LOCAL SPORTS PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP YOUNG 
ATHLETES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Kabataang Atleta 
Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to 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. 
Under the aforementioned policy, the State shall appropriate funds for the 
upgrade of sports facilities and extend financial assistance in the form of sports 
vouchers to mitigate the cost of participation in a sports club, recreation club, or 
sports organization of their choice; Provided, that the sports club, recreation club, or 
sports organization is duly accredited by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). 
SECTION 3. Program Funds. – To further promote sports and their benefits among 
the youth, the PSC shall allocate adequate resources to financially support the 
affiliation of young athletes in local sports clubs, recreation clubs, or sports 
organizations whose facilities and activities can provide them with the proper venue and 
opportunities for training and competition. For this purpose, the PSC shall manage 
and administer three (3) separate funds, as follows: 
a) Get Started Fund. – The fund shall be used to assist young athletes,
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including those with disabilities as well as athletes who cannot afford to 
join any local sports club, recreation club, or sports organization by reason 
of financial constraints. Young athletes shall be provided with a discount 
voucher of up to Three thousand pesos (P3,000.00) annually to help pay for 
their registration, membership, participation, and training fees. The 
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vouchers can be redeemed at a sports club, recreation club, or sports 
organization registered with the program; 
b) Get Going Fund. – The fund shall be used to support local sports clubs, 
recreation clubs, and sports organizations with funding of up to Fifty 
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) annually for projects and programs that 
provide opportunities for more young athletes to become involved in sports; 
and 
c) Get Playing Fund. – The fund shall provide up to Five hundred thousand 
pesos (P500,000.00) annually to assist local sports clubs, 
recreation clubs, and sports organizations in improving sports facilities and 
encourage more young athletes to become actively involved in the sports activity 
of their choice. 
SECTION 4. Eligibility Criteria. – To avail of the sports voucher, the young 
The athlete must be: 
a) Under the age of eighteen (18) and is actively engaged in any sports; 
b) A member of any recognized or duly accredited local sports club, recreation 
club, or sports organization; and 
c) A resident in the locality where the sports club, recreation club, or sports 
the organization is located. 
SECTION 5. Conditions for the Use of the Voucher. – The use of the sports 
The voucher shall be governed by the following conditions: 
a) It shall not be redeemable for cash; 
b) It is non-transferable to any person except to another local sports club, 
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c) It is transferable to another local sports club, recreation club, or sports 
the organization only once a year: Provided, that the transfer is applied for prior 
to the actual use and enjoyment of the sports facilities; 
d) It cannot be reused once redeemed by the local sports club, recreation club, 
or sports organization; and 
e) Only one (1) voucher shall be payable to an eligible athlete per calendar 
year. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. – The initial amount necessary for the 
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations 
of the PSC. Thereafter, such an amount shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The PSC, in consultation 
with various national sports associations, shall promulgate the rules and regulations 
to implement the provisions of this Act within sixty (60) days after its effectivity. 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force 
and effect. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
rules, and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this app or hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,