Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. __2955

Introduced by Representatives
ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING AND HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks to create the Philippine Sports Academy as an attached
agency of the Philippine Sports Commission, providing for its structure and
powers and functions.

The youth is an integral part of the Philippine society. As such, the
national government must ensure the holistic development of our youth so
they may become better contributors to national growth and development.
The involvement of our youth in sports activities will not only increase their
confidence and promote camaraderie, it will likewise stimulate their physical
and social development.

This bill is intended to create the Philippine Sports Academy which is
intended to serve as the training ground for Filipino athletes. Through the
years, our athletes have shown great potentials in sports and have given
honor to our country by bringing home medals from international
competitions. The creation of the Philippine Sports Academy will further
enhance the skills of Filipino athletes and prepare them for a rewarding and
fulfilling career in sports. The Philippine Sports Academy shall be attached
to the Philippine Sports Commission and shall offer both degree and non-
degree programs for coaches, trainers, sports managers, referees, umpires,
etc.

In view of the, foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly
recommended.

ITA B. SUANSING co, SUANSING, JR.


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 299°

Introduced by Representatives
ESTRELLITA B. SUANSING AND HORACIO P. SUANSING, JR.

AN ACT
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS ACADEMY AS AN ATTACHED
AGENCY OF THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION, PROVIDING ITS
STRUCTURE, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Sports
Academy Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the State policy
to make available the highest possible quality of education and training in
accord with international standards of performance to the most talented
athletes and the greatest number of sports manpower, to the end that the
individual total development shall be ensured and that the discipline needed
for competition and the indomitable spirit to attain excellence in sports
performance shall be developed in Filipino athletes who compete in national
and international games or events.

It is also declared the State policy to recognize the necessity of creating
a national institution with a nationwide network for delivery of educational
and training services in order to carry out the declared State policy in the
preceding paragraph of this Section.

SEC. 3. Creation and Objectives of the Philippine Sports Academy. -
‘There is hereby created the Philippine Sports Academy which shall be the lead
agency to implement the provisions of this Act, hereinafter referred to as the
“Philippine Sports Academy” or “Academy”.

For purposes of general policy and program coordination, supervision,
and direction, the Philippine Sports Academy shall be an attached agency of
the Philippine Sports Commission, created pursuant to Republic Act No.
6847, and shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”.


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‘The Philippine Sports Academy shall have the following objectives:

(a) To serve as the education and training arm of the Commission for
the development of athletes capable of winning gold and other medals and of
sports manpower;

(b) To train and grant degrees, in coordination with the Department of
Education and the Commission on Higher Education, educators in different
levels of specialization through academic degree programs;

(c) To train and accredit coaches, trainers, sports managers, referees,
umpires, community sports psychologists, sports medicine practitioners,
through non-degree programs;

(4) To conduct basic and applied research relevant to physical
education and sports;

(€) To establish satellite regional training centers for sports education
and sports;

() To enter into and engage in a consortium with public and private
schools offering degree and non-degree courses in physical education and
‘sports;

(g) To establish and maintain linkages with international academic
institutions and organizations for continuing upgrading of sports manpower
and the improvement of the academy and its sports curriculum and
programs; and

(h) To perform such other functions and exercise such other powers
necessary to carry out the declared policies, the aforementioned objectives,
and the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Housing and Places of Activities. — The Philippine Sports Academy
shall be housed at the Philippine Sports Commission located in Pasig City,
Metro Manila.

The activities of the Philippine Sports Academy, pursuant to this Act,
may 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 Academy shall decide in order to implement this Act.

SEC. 5. Board of Trustees. — The administration, operations, and
management of the Philippine Sports Academy shall be vested in a Board of
Trustees, hereinafter referred to as the Board, and shall be composed of the
following:

(1) The Commission Chairman as ex officio chairman of the Board;

(2) One (1) representing the Department of Education, Undersecretary
rank, who shall be ex officio Vice Chairman;


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(3) One (1) representing the academe in sports education and training;

(4) One (1) representing the Philippine Sports Association with a
specialization in education and training of sports manpower;

(5) The Executive Director of the Philippine Sports Academy as ex
officio member.

‘The representatives of the academe and of the Philippine Sports
Commission shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines for a term

of three (3) years or shall serve until their successor shall be duly appointed
and qualified.

‘The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Members of the Board of Trustees
shall receive allowances of not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for
every official meeting of the Board actual attended or activity to transact
official business, of the Philippine Sports Academy, but in no case more than
Fifteen thousand pesos (P15,000.00) each per annum.

SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. - The Board of Trustees shall
exercise and perform the following powers and functions:

(a) To provide for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a
curricula leading to the following degrees and specializations in Physical
Education as required qualification for teaching in the elementary, secondary,
and tertiary schools or institution or as required of a supervisory position:

(1) Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Physical
Education;

(2) Bachelor of Science in Physical Education;

(3) Bachelor of Physical Education;

(4) Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Music;
(5) Master of Arts in Physical Education; and

(6) Courses offering certificates such as Certificate in Physical
Education, or Proficiency in Sports Coaching;

(b) To formulate and implement a material development program
which shall directly manage, maintain, preserve, and gather data or
information for the following facilities:

(1) Sports Medicine laboratory;
(2) Sports Museum;

(3) Sports Library; or

(4) Sports Bank;


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() To provide for the training and accreditation of sports manpower
such as, but not limited to the following:

(1) Coaches;

(2) Sports medicine practitioners;
(3) Sports officiating officials;

(4) Sports managers;

(5) Community sports leaders; or
(6) Business Sports Coordinators

And to extend assistance, whenever possible, utilizing resources
in the conduct of athletic training, international exchange program and
sports distance study program;

(4) 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 Academy to fix their compensation, hours of service, and such other
duties and conditions as it may deem proper; to grant them, of its discretion,
leave of absence under such regulations as it may promulgate; and, to remove
them for cause after an investigation and hearing shall have been had;

() To receive in trust legacies, gifts, and donations of real and
personal property of all kinds and administer the same for the benefit of the
Academy, or of a department thereof, or for aid to any student-athlete in
accordance with the directions or instructions of the donor, and, in default
thereof, in such a manner as the Board may, at its discretion, determine; and

(g) To prescribe rules for its governance, and to enact such rules and
regulations, not contrary to law, as are consistent with the purposes of the
Academy as defined in this Act.

SEC. 7. Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director. - There shall
be an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees,
preferably from among the Commissioners of the Commission. He shall be
assisted by a Deputy Executive Director, an Assistant Director for
Administration and Finance, and a Dean for Academic Affairs. The Executive
Director shall act as the Chief Executive of the Philippine Sports Academy and
shall have a rank equivalent to that of the president of a state college or
university in the Philippines.

‘The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director must be citizens
of the Philippines, at least thirty-five (35) years of age, of good moral character,
with at least three (3) years’ experience in education administration, or in
teaching of sports development with professional rank.

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The Assistant Director for Administration and Finance must be a
Filipino, at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, a holder of
Master’s degree in business or public administration, or a certified public
accountant, is civil service eligible, and with at least one (1) year experience
in any academic institution.

The Dean for Academic Affairs must be a Filipino, at least thirty (30)
years of age, of good moral character, is civil service eligible, with at least three
(3) years’ experience in educational administration or an associate professor
rank in sports development.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. - There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for
the implementation of this Act the amount of Five million pesos
(P5,000,000.00) for the initial operation of the Philippine Sports Academy.
Thereafter, such amount needed to implement this Act shall be included in
the annual General Appropriations Act of the Philippine Sports Commission.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any
provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, acts, presidential decrees,
executive orders, issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations
or parts thereof, which are contrary to and inconsistent with any provision of
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,