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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ______ 
Introduced by Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers 
AN ACT ALLOWING THE INTERMENT OF FILIPINO SPORTS HEROES AT THE 
LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
“Sports stars become heroes when they are admired for their  athletic 
accomplishments. As a society, we yearn to feel a connection to them, bask in their success, 
and pattern our lives after them.”1 
Filipino sports icons have this amazing and unique way of making a positive impact in 
our society. They are our source of inspiration and strength in direst situations and served as  
good role models, especially to the youth.  
With their incredible achievements that brought honor to our country, they deserve a 
spot at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. 
As such, this bill seeks to allow the interment of our sports heroes at the Libingan ng 
mga Bayani in recognition of their enormous work, dedication and sacrifices they have 
endured to bring pride and honor to our country. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is hereby sought. 
HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS 
 2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
1 Joseph Hastings, “The Impact of Sports Heroes’ Rise and Fall on Today’s Society”, December 13, 
2022, accessed at http://pitt-narr-and-tech.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-impact-of-sports-heroes-rise-and.html 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers 
AN ACT ALLOWING THE INTERMENT OF FILIPINO SPORTS HEROES AT THE 
LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:  
SECTION 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Commemoration of Filipino 
Sports Heroes Act of 2022.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
honor and perpetuate the memory of the Filipino sports heroes who have led lives 
worthy of inspiration and emulation of this generation and of generations still unborn. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
mean as follows:  
a. “Sports Heroes” refers to distinguished Filipino athletes who possess
character and integrity and who have represented and brought honor and
glory to the country by winning at least a gold medal in any Southeast Asian
Games, at least a silver medal in any Asian Games or Asian Cup, at least
a bronze medal in any Olympic or World Games, or a world champion in
any professional sports competition.
SEC. 4. Filipino sports heroes shall be eligible for interment at the Libingan ng 
mga Bayani for bringing honor and recognition to our country. 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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