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19th CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  10789 
Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne Hernandez 
Lone District of Calamba, Laguna 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines has a proud tradition of supporting its national athletes and 
coaches through various legislative measures, most notably Republic Act No. 
10699, which expanded the coverage of incentives for national athletes and 
coaches. This law, however, while progressive, has not fully addressed the unique 
challenges and circumstances faced by our Paralympic athletes, who continue to 
bring honor and pride to our country on the international stage. 
Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10699 defines Athletes with disabilities which 
shall refer to persons with disabilities, as defined under Republic Act No. 7277, 
otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, as amended, who 
are Filipino citizens, recognized and accredited by the Philippine Sports 
Commission (PSC) and the National Paralympic Committee of the Philippines 
(NPC PHIL), and who have represented the country in international sports 
competitions. 
The same section defined "National Athletes" to include persons with disabilities 
who are Filipino citizens, members of the national training pool, and recognized 
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and accredited by the National Paralympic Committee of the Philippines (NPC 
PHIL) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). These athletes have 
represented the country in international sports competitions that are often at the 
same level of difficulty—or even more challenging—due to their disabilities. 
Furthermore, Sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Republic Act No. 10699 provide the same 
or equal benefits to all national athletes, including athletes with disabilities. 
Therefore, there is no justification for Section 8 of Republic Act No. 10699, 
which provides Cash Incentives for National Athletes, to stipulate that paralympic 
athletes or athletes with disabilities receive 50% less than other athletes who 
compete in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and SEA Games. 
Given this context, there is no reason why the incentives awarded to Paralympic 
athletes should be significantly less than those provided to their able-bodied 
counterparts. Paralympic athletes demonstrate extraordinary resilience, skill, and 
determination, overcoming substantial physical challenges to achieve excellence 
in their sports. It is only just and fitting that the incentives and benefits granted to 
them reflect the same level of support and recognition as those provided to other 
national athletes. 
This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 10699 by adjusting the incentives and 
benefits for Paralympic athletes, ensuring they receive fair and equitable 
treatment under the law. By closing this gap, we move towards a more inclusive 
Philippines, one that truly values and celebrates the contributions of all its 
athletes, regardless of physical ability. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
CHARISSE ANNE C. HERNANDEZ 


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19th CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  10789 
Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne Hernandez 
Lone District of Calamba, Laguna 
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE "EXPANDED NATIONAL ATHLETES AND 
COACHES INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS ACT," ADJUSTING THE 
CASH INCENTIVES FOR PARALYMPIC ATHLETES, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
For this Act, Section 8 of Republic Act 10699 is amended as 
follows:  
“SECTION 8. Cash Incentives for Athletes. — National athletes and other 
athletes who are not officially or currently members of the national training pool 
but who have otherwise represented the country in international sports 
competitions, and who win gold, silver, and bronze medals in international sports 
competitions shall be entitled to cash incentives in the following amounts: 
a. Individual Events


 
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1. For Gold Medalists: 
i. Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) and an Olympic Gold 
Medal of Valor to be issued by the PSC for Summer Olympic, 
[and] Winter Olympic Games AND PARALYMPIC 
GAMES; 
ii. Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) and an Olympic Gold 
Medal of Valor to be issued by the PSC for Youth Olympic 
Games [and Paralympic Games]; 
iii. Two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) for Asian Games, 
Asian Winter Games, [and] Asian Indoor and Martial Arts 
Games, ASIAN PARA GAMES; 
iv. One million pesos (PI,000,000.00) for [Asian Para Games 
and] World-level competitions held at least every two years 
with at least forty-five (45) countries participating; 
v. Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) for Asian 
Beach Games, and Asian-level competitions held at least 
every two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries 
participating, and qualifying competitions for World-level 
and Asian-level games; 
vi. Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) for SEA 
Games[;] and ASEAN PARA GAMES. 
[vii. One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) for 
ASEAN Para Games.] 
2. For Silver Medalists: 
i. Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) for Summer Olympic, 
[and] Winter Olympic Games AND PARALYMPIC 
GAMES; 
ii. Two million five hundred thousand pesos (P2,500,000.00) 
for Youth Olympic Games [and Paralympic Games]; 
iii. One million pesos (PI,000,000.00) for Asian Games, 
Asian Winter Games, [and] Asian Indoor and Martial Arts 
Games AND ASIAN PARA GAMES; 


 
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iv. Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) for [Asian 
Para Games and] World-level competitions held at least every 
two (2) years with at least forty-five (45) countries 
participating; 
v. Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,000.00) for Asian 
Beach Games, and Asian-level competitions held at least 
every two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries 
participating, and qualifying competitions for World-level 
and Asian-level games; 
vi. One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00) for SEA 
Games[;] AND ASEAN PARA GAMES. 
[vii. Seventy-five thousand pesos (P75,000.00) for ASEAN 
Para Games] 
3. For Bronze Medalists: 
i. Two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) for Summer Olympic, 
[and] Winter Olympic Games AND PARALYMPIC 
GAMES; 
ii. One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) for Youth Olympic 
Games [and Paralympic Games]; 
iii. Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00) for Asian 
Games, Asian Winter Games, [and] Asian Indoor and Martial 
Arts Games AND ASIAN PARA GAMES; 
iv. Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) for [Asian 
Para Games and] World-level competitions held at least every 
two (2) years with at least forty-five (45) countries 
participating; 
v. One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for Asian 
Beach Games, and Asian-level competitions held at least 
every two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries 
participating and qualifying competitions for World-level and 
Asian-level games; 
vi. Sixty thousand pesos (P60,000.00) for SEA Games AND 
ASEAN PARA GAMES.[;] and] 


 
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[vii. Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) for ASEAN Para 
Games.] 
 
SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) - The PSC, in 
consultation with the POC, the NPC PHIL, the Department of Health (DOH), the 
Department of Education (DepED), the CHED, the TESDA, the Department of 
Finance (DOF), the BIR, the PAGCOR, the PHILHEALTH, among others, and 
other concerned agencies shall promulgate and issue the IRR within sixty (60) 
days upon approval of this Act: Provided, That the failure of the PSC to 
promulgate the rules and regulations shall not prevent the implementation of this 
Act upon its effectivity. 
SECTION 3. Monitoring and Reportorial Requirements. – The PSC shall 
submit a report on the benefits, privileges and incentives granted under this Act 
to national athletes and coaches, to the DOF, the Department of Budget and 
Management (DBM), the PAGCOR, the Senate Committee on Games, 
Amusement and Sports, and the House of Representatives Committee on Youth 
and Sports Development for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of this 
Act. The submission shall not be later than three (3) years from the effectivity of 
this Act and every three (3) years thereafter. 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,