Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No,__ 1578

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF INCENTIVES EXTENDED TO
NATIONAL ATHLETES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9064,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL ATHLETES,
COACHES AND TRAINERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT
OF 2001”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9064 or “The Sports Benefits and Incentives Act of 2001”
was passed into law with the aim of extending monetary and non-monetary
incentives to our national athletes who earn medals in international sports
competitions sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Republic
Act No. 9064 was seen as a landmark piece of legislation that gave our unsung
sports heroes the recognition they rightfully deserved

In recent years, however, there have been a handful of other athletes who
have equally brought pride and honor to our country by winning in other
international sports competitions sanctioned by bodies other than the
International Olympic Committee. Unfortunately, these athletes do not enjoy the
benefits provided in Republic Act No. 9064 since they are excluded from its
coverage

This Bill seeks to correct this by amending the provisions of Republic Act
No. 9084 to include within its purview athletes who compete in equally


prestigious international sports competitions that are sanctioned by other
international sports organizations or federations. The amendment to the present
law is necessary to ensure that all national athletes are treated and considered
equally regardless of the competitions they compete in.

In view of the foregoing reasons, the expeditious passage of this proposed
measure is earnestly sought.

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DIOSDADO AL ARROYO. GLORIA MAC. AGAL/ARROYO
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1578

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF INCENTIVES EXTENDED TO
NATIONAL ATHLETES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9064,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NATIONAL ATHLETES,
COACHES AND TRAINERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT
OF 2001”, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Section 3 (c) of RA 9064, is hereby amended to read as
follows:

“Section 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following
terms shall be defined as follows:

(a) National Athletes - xxx
(b) National Coaches and Trainers — xxx

(c) International Competitions - shall refer to international sports
competition which are sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
AND/OR INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS (ISFs) PARTICIPATED
IN BY NOT LESS THAN FORTY FIVE (45) COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE or held
every four (4) years including qualifying championships in team sports wherein


only one (1) or two (2) countries may qualify for the Olympics or World
Championships

SECTION 2. Section 8 of RA 9064, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 8. Cash Incentives for National Athletes. — National athletes who
win gold, silver and bronze medals in international competitions shall be
entitled to cash awards in the following amounts:
A. Individual Events
(a) For gold medalists:
(1) 00x
(2) xxx

(3) TWO MILLION PESOS (P2,000,000.00) FOR THE
WORLD CUP AND WORLD GAME:

(4) One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) for Asian Games; and

(5) One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for
Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).

(b) For silver medalists:
(1) xxx
(2) xxx

(3) SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P700,000.00)
FOR THE WORLD CUP AND WORLD GAMES;

(4) Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) for Asian
Games; and

(5) Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) for Southeast Asian
Games (SEA Games).

(c) For bronze medalists:
(1) xxx

(2) xxx

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(3) TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS
(P250,000.00) FOR THE WORLD CUP AND WORLD
GAMES;

(4) One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) for Asian
Games; and

(6) Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for the SEA Games

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, Presidential Decrees, Issuances,
Executive Orders, Letter of Instruction, rules or regulations or any parts thereof
inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from the date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,