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Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE TRADITIONAL GAMES AND SPORTS IN THE PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (P.E.) COURSES IN ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS AND SPORT ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Prior to the declaration of aris as the national sport in 2009 by virtue of
Republic Act No. 9850, the country’s national sport was sipa. What is truly
disheartening, though, is that despite this change, our youth never knew the
existence of the game of sipa much more now, that arnis has taken its place as the
official Philippine national sport. Along with other traditional games and sports,
these are now considered dying cultural legacies due to advancements in
technology, the advent of games of the new information highway and the intrusion
of western sports.

Filipino traditional games and sports have originated from different cultures,
some of which have pre-Hispanic origin. These games and sports reflect every
aspect of Filipino life and bring out our passion for play. We are proud to have
inherited such games from past generations which they have developed and
handed down from generation to generation. But such priceless ancestral heritage
which includes sungka, dama, and panintero, hangs in the balance and no longer
stay popular with our youth. Due to such an attitude towards these traditional
games and sports, some of them like sipa, yoyo and amnis, which are authentically
Filipino, have been adopted by other countries as their own

We must ensure that these games remain relevant as they provide our
people the opportunity to learn, appreciate and experience aspects of their own
culture. They also provide essential training in social interaction and help develop
camaraderie, sportsmanship and honesty. Encouraging their preservation will
require a more meaningful understanding our culture values.

Provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandate the State to
conserve, promote and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and
resources to preserve them for future generations of Filipinos and ensure continuity
of Filipino identify and cultural belongingness. It is therefore imperative that a
deeper appreciation and understanding of our traditional games and sports is
established in the minds of all Filipinos especially the youth. And what better way to
do this by making the study of traditional games and sports a part and parcel of
physical education course in all levels of education institutions, both public and
private.



In view of the proposed measure's importance, its early passage into law is

earnestly requested.
GLORIA en. ARROYO

2" District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

235
House Bill No. 22"

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
TO INCLUDE TRADITIONAL GAMES AND SPORTS IN THE PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (P.E.) COURSES IN ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS AND SPORT ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. — Short title. - This Act shall known as the “Traditional Games
and Sports Act of 2016.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the
State to foster patriotism, nationalism and sportsmanship by giving priority to sports
program that shall revive, promote and enhance the country's traditional games
and sports. Towards this end, the Sate shall endeavor to preserve and promote our
cultural heritage and national identity among the people, especially the youth, by
including traditional games and sports in the Physical Education (P.E.) courses in
all levels of educational institutions.

SECTION 3. Traditional Games and Sports. - The traditional games and
sports shall include the following: agawang sulok, araw-lilim, arnis, aso at pusa,
bulong pari, bunong braso, dama, garter, hulaan, holen, iring-iring, istatwa, jack-en-
poy, jackstone, kapit-bakod, laglag panyo, lawin at sisiw, luksong baka, luksong
lubid, luksong tinik, palo sebo, patintero, piko, pitik-bulag, saranggola, sipa, siklot,
siksik bulak, sungka, suot lungga, taguan, takip silim, tatsing, tumbang preso,
turumpo, viola, yoyo, and such other traditional games played in the various
localities in the country.

SECTION 4. Inclusion of Traditional Games and Sports in the Physical
Education (P.E.) Courses. - The department of education (DepEd) and the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are hereby directed to include the
aforesaid traditional games in the Physical Education course in all levels of
institutions, both private and public.

SECTION 5. Traditional Games and Sports for School-Based Competition. —
The DepEd and the CHED shall jointly determine which among the aforementioned
traditional games and sports shall be included in all school-based competitions.

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SECTION 6. Local Government Units and Non-Government Organizations
(NGOs) and Private Sectors Participation in the Revival and Promotion of
Traditional Games and Sports. ~ The local Government units in partnership with the
non- government organizations (NGOs) and the private sector shall undertake
sports activities throughout the country through sports competitions participated in
by the residents in their respective localities for the revival and promotion of
traditional games and sports

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within thirty (30) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the DepEd and the CHED shall issue the necessary
rules and continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. — If for any reason, any provision of this
Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree, executive
order, or issuance, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act is hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) newspapers of
general circulation.

Approved,