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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF STUDENT-
ATHLETES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Discriminatory policies restrict a Student-Athlete’s participation in any 
field of amateur sports. These policies not only restrict Student-Athletes from 
developing their full potential, they also hinder the Student-Athletes from 
becoming a well-rounded citizen of our country.
Article XIV, Section 19(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution 
recognizes that the State shall promote physical education and encourage 
sports programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including training 
for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and 
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
This bill aims to provide appropriate recognition to the rights and 
general welfare of Student-Athletes in terms of co-curricular and extra­
curricular activities and mental and physical health aspects. This bill also 
provides protection to Student-Athletes from discriminatory policies that 
restrict them from participating and competing in amateur sports. It also 
recognizes the vital role of schools and athletic associations in providing 
avenues for the Student-Athletes to develop their full potential.
As such, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATO^IOEL VILLANUEVA


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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF 
STUDENT-ATHLETES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Magna Carta of Student- 
Athletes.”
SECTION 2. Coverage. -  This Act shall apply to Student-Athletes of any school that 
conducts athletic programs and competitions.
SECTION 3. Declaration of Policy. -  The state recognizes its role to protect and 
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and to take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. The State recognizes its 
role to promote physical education, sports programs and competition alongside 
training for international competitions to foster self-discipline, teamwork and 
excellence for the attainment of a healthy and alert citizenry. In accordance with 
these recognized principles, the State shall uphold the rights of Student-Athletes to 
further hone their skills and abilities in their respective field of amateur sports without 
neglecting their education and general well-being.
The State recognizes that Students-Athletes are students, whose rights and welfare 
must be protected with a view to achieving a balance between their curricular and 
extra-curricular activities. To this end, the rights guaranteed by this law and the 
obligations imposed on schools, athletic associations and their officials and 
representatives shall seek to ensure that the Student-Athlete attains quality 
education while honing his or her skill and reaching his or her full potential as an 
athlete in an amateur sport setting.
SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. -  As used in this Act, the following terms shall be 
defined as follows:
4,1 “Athletic Association” refers to any organization that is responsible for 
governing inter-school athletic programs and competitions such as, but not 
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Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National Collegiate Athletic 
Association (NCAA). Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association 
(WNCAA), State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), 
Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI), and National Capital Region 
Athletic Association (NCRAA), among others but shall not include National 
Sports Associations (NSAs).
4.2 “ National Sports Associations (NSAs)” refer to associations organized 
for their respective sports in the Philippines and/or affiliated with their 
respective international federations, which are recognized by the International 
Olympic Committee or the 
Philippine Sports Commission, 
including 
associations formed to represent the interests of athletes in a particular sport.
4.3 “School” refers to an institution recognized by the State, which 
undertakes educational operations such as grade school, high school, 
college, university, or technical-vocational education and training institution.
4.4 “ Student-Athlete” refers to a student currently enrolled in any school 
who is part of any of the school’s athletic teams or programs and who 
represents or has an intention of representing the school in an inter-school 
athletic program or competition; Provided, That a student shall still be 
considered a Student-Athlete for purposes of certain provisions of this Act if 
there is a valid reason for his non-enrolment, such as a long term illness, 
severe incapacity, or personal reasons that are a serious hindrance to 
enrolling that term; Provided further, That for purposes of being eligible to 
represent his school in an inter-school athletic program or competition, the 
Student-Athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of 
studies and be in good academic standing.
SECTION 5. Rights of Student-Athletes. -  Student-Athletes shall have the right to:
5.1 Education
a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his or her educational 
needs prioritized by the participating school or athletic association. To 
this extent, the school administration shall strive to provide tutorials or 
extra academic support to assist the Student-Athlete in maintaining 
good scholastic standing.
b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have his or her academic 
performance monitored by the participating school to ascertain how his 
or her involvement in athletic programs and competitions affects her 
class performance.
c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be allowed by the participating 
school to be excused from class, which absence shall not be charged 
against his allowable absences if his absence is due to his attendance 
in sports-related activities; Provided, That the circumstances under 
which the Student-Athlete is absent shall be supported and attested as 
true by the concerned coach or sports official; Provided further. That he 
makes up for the missed classes/activities/tests.
d) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to continue availing of his or her full 
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support even after suffering from injury that resulted from his or her 
participation in the athletic program which prevents him or her from 
further training for and competing in inter-school competitions.
e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to complete his or her academic 
requirements on time. In no case shall a Student-Athlete in junior or 
senior high school be allowed to repeat a year level and play at the 
same time.
5.2 Health and Safety
a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to train and compete in safe and 
healthy environments as provided by the school during practice and 
training sessions or by the athletic association during inter-school 
athletic programs and competitions.
b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be provided by the school or 
athletic association with safe, 
well maintained 
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upgraded 
equipment, and well fitted uniforms.
c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have access to health care 
professionals who will monitor his or her physical health condition and 
nutritional needs, particularly during training and competitions and right 
after the competitions, as provided by the school, and to medics in 
emergency situations during athletic programs or competitions, as 
provided by the athletic association.
d) It is the right of current and former Student-Athletes to receive free or 
subsidized medical expense coverage from the participating schools or 
athletic associations he or she is representing in case of any physical 
injury in sports-related harm suffered by him or her as a result of his or 
her participation in the athletic program or competition.
e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have privacy with regard to any 
personal health information that might cause defamation or insult 
towards himself or herself, such as his or her family’s medical history or 
physical or mental condition requiring treatment, among others.
f) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to file for a temporary Leave of 
Absence (LOA) from her sport participation in school due to valid 
grounds, such as the need to focus on studies, illness/sickness or any 
personal/family reasons; Provided, That an absence beyond a 
reasonable period may result in the loss of scholarship or other 
privileges: Provided further, That during this time, it is understood that 
he or she shall not be allowed to participate in events of the athletic 
associations.
g) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be protected by the school or 
athletic association against exploitation, inappropriate influences and 
other circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotional, 
social, and moral development, such as public humiliation, among 
others.
5.3 Choice of School
a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to transfer from his or her current 
school to any school he or she is accepted in for any reason such as, 
but not limited to:
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3. Violation of the school’s policy leading to dismissal; or
4. Personal reasons/considerations
b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be free from any act of restriction 
or punishment by the old and/or the new school due to his or her 
transfer from the former to the latter; Provided, That a one-year 
residency shall be respected by the schools and athletic associations in 
the case of a transfer from one college or university to another. In no 
case shall this residency rule apply to a high school student 
transferring to another high school or to a college or university.
5.4 Other Rights
a) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to undergo trainings and workshops 
for the further development of his or her skills related to his or her 
sport. To this end, the school or the athletic association cannot prohibit 
the Student-Athlete from attending such trainings or workshops; 
Provided That he or she will endeavor to schedule the same on a date 
that does not conflict with the fame of the school and the athletic 
association.
b) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to try out and participate in 
international competitions where he or she will represent the country 
and other national competitions. This shall not prevent him or her from 
playing for his or her school team or in any competitions of athletic 
associations; Provided, That he remain in good academic standing.
c) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to receive or renew his or her 
athletic grants for the current semester or term; Provided, That he or 
she complies with the requirements of the school where he or she is 
enrolled in.
d) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be coached by skilled sports 
officials who are trained in sport-specific safety and equipped with the 
latest information about the risks and hazards of their respective 
sports. It is also the right of the Student-Athlete to be trained by a 
coach other than the ones associated with his or her school; Provided, 
That the same is coordinated with his or her coach and/or director of 
the school’s athletic program or the latter’s equivalent; Provided further. 
That the Student-Athlete shall not be prevented from exercising said 
right without valid cause.
e) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have consistent, open and 
inclusive dialogue with school officials and athletic associations as 
regards the establishment of rules, policies and regulations that 
concern and affect them.
f) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be treated with respect and 
dignity and be free from any form of discrimination on account of age, 
sex, gender, language, ethnicity, religion, ideology, disability, education 
and status.
g) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to be free from abuse or violence, 
be it physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual, or 
cultural in nature. Abuse or violence may occur between the Student- 
Athlete and her coach, a school official or employee, or a fellow 
Student-Athlete. To this end, Student-Athletes shall promptly report any 
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satisfactory resolution thereof.
h) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to have opportunities to engage in 
other safe recreational activities for the wholesome use of his or her 
leisure hours; Provided, That it is not inconsistent with his or her sport 
and will not expose him to undue risks.
i) It is the right of the Student-Athlete to engage in gainful employment; 
Provided, That it does not interfere with his or her studies, training 
schedule, and competition and does not prevent him from playing for 
his school team or in any competitions of athletic associations; 
Provided further. That he remain in good academic standing.
j) The right of the Student-Athlete to endorse a product or to be 
sponsored by a commercial brand or company shall be respected; 
Provided, That this is subject to school policies and shall not be used 
by the school as a means to entice the student to enroll in said school.
SECTION 6. Obligations of Student-Athletes. -  For active involvement in the 
promotion and protection of their rights:
6.1 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to conduct himself or herself 
in a responsible manner at all times, reflective of the values of the school he 
or she represents, bearing in mind that he or she carries the name and colors 
of his or her school and is a role model to the other students.
6.2 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to train regularly and obey the 
rules set by his coach and the school.
6.3 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to represent his or her school 
in competitons chosen by his or her coach and/or school. In case of conflict 
between a school-sanctioned competition and other competitions, he or she 
shall be duty-bound to prioritize the school-sanctioned competition with the 
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of international 
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pre-qualifying 
events for 
international competitions.
6.4 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voluntarily present himself 
or herself for the pre- and post-competition general health examinations.
6.5 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to voluntarily attend trainings 
and workshops designed and conducted for him or her.
6.6 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to prioritize his or her 
academic performance to ensure that his or her participation in sports shall 
not disrupt or hinder the completion of his or her class/course. He or she shall 
diligently attend classes and comply with the minimum class course load, 
pass grade requirement and other requirements set by the schools.
A Student-Athlete shall not be allowed to participate in any completion if he or 
she has not attained the minimum passing requirement to qualify him or her to 
go to the next level, unless he or she completes his or her missing 
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6.7 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete not to use, offer other 
Student-Athletes or purchase any performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and 
other prohibited substances.
6.8 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to uphold the integrity of the 
games, the name and reputation of his or her school and the athletic 
association he or she is representing by not being involved in betting, game­
fixing, wagering, gambling, and other illicit acts or activities; not shall he or 
she affiliated or involved with persons associated with gambling and/or game­
fixing.
6.9 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to practice and maintain a 
respectful and non-violent attitude towards himself or herself, other athletes, 
coaches, sports officials, and any person in general.
6.10 It is the responsibility of the Student-Athlete to preserve and promote the 
amateur nature of school-sanctioned competition in all stages, from 
recruitment to competition, that he or she participates in.
SECTION 7. Obligation of Schools. -
7.1 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to support the Student- 
Athlete in fulfilling his or her responsibilities, first and foremost, as a student 
and then as an athlete.
7.2 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide counselors, other 
than the coach, who will help the Student-Athlete in his academic work, in 
balancing his responsibilities and in reaching his full potential.
7.3 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to monitor the academic 
performance of the Student-Athlete and certify that he or she complies wth the 
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requirements set in this Act and by the schools.
7.4 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athletes with a safe and healthy training environment.
7.5 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete with safe, well-maintained, and upgraded equipment and well fitted 
uniforms.
7.6 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete access to health care professionals who will monitor his or her 
physical health condition and nutritional needs, particularly during training and 
competitions and right after the competitions.
7.7 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to provide the Student- 
Athlete free or subsidized medical expense coverage in case of any physical 
injury or sports-related harm suffered by him or her as a result of his or her 
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training for and competing in inter-school competitions.
7.8 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to maintain the Student- 
Athlete’s full or partial scholarship for his continued education and/or financial 
support even after suffering from injury that resulted from his or her 
participation in the athletic program which prevents him from further training 
for and competing in inter-school competitions.
7.9 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student-Athlete 
to file a temporary Leave of Absence from the athletic team or program due to 
valid grounds such as the need to focus on studies, illness/sickness or any 
personal/family reasons; Provided, That an absence beyond a reasanble 
period may result in the loss of scholarship or other privileges and; Provided 
further, That it is understood that during this time of absence, he or she 
cannot participate in events of the athletic associations.
7.10 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the privacy of any 
personal health information of the Student-Athlete that might cause 
defamation or insult towards himself or herself, such as his or her family’s 
medical hsitory or physical or mental condition requiring treatment, among 
others.
7.11 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the Student- 
Athlete against exploitation, inappropriate influences, and other circumstances 
prejudicial to his or her physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral 
development, such as public humiliation, among others.
7.12 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to uphold the Constitutional 
right of the Student-Athlete to a quality education which includes the choice of 
school or the right to transfer to another school for any reason such as, but 
not limited to, those enumerated in Section 5.3 (a). To this end, it shall be 
unlawful for any school officials or representatives to restrict or otherwise 
prevent the Student-Athlete from transferring to another school and the 
corresponding administrative penalties shall be meted out on them; Provided, 
That the applicable residency requirement imposed by colleges and 
universities shall be respected in the case of a transfer from one college or 
university to another.
7.13 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student-Athlete 
to try out and participate in international competitions where he will represent 
the country and other national competitions. This shall not prevent him or her 
from playing for his or her school team or in any competitons of athletic 
associations; Provided, That he or she remains in good academic standing.
7.14 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to grant or renew the 
Student-Athlete’s athletic grants for the current semester or term; Provided, 
That he complies with the requirement of the school.
7.15 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student-Athlete 
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safety and equipped with the latest information about the risks and hazards of 
their respective sports. To this end, the school and their officials shall respect 
the right of the Student-Athlete to be trained by a coach other than the ones 
associated with the school; Provided, That the same is coordinated with his 
coach and/oirthe director of the school’s athletic program or the latter’s 
equivalent, who shall not prvent said athlete from exercising said right without 
valid cause
7.16 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to ensure that no Student- 
Athlete shall, on account of age, sex, gender, language, ethnicity, religion, 
disability, education, and status, be excluded from participation in, be denied 
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any athletic program or 
activity. Schools shall take into account its total women student population in 
granting athletic scholarship. There shall be a pro rata representation of 
women in the athletic scholarship program based on the percentage of 
women in the whole student population.
7.17 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the Student- 
Athlete from abuse or violence, be it physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, 
psychological, spiritual, or cultural in nature. The schools and their officials 
shall promptly take notice of and act upon incidents of abuse or violence 
against the Student-Athletes.
7.18 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to protect the health, safety 
and welfare of the Student-Athlete from PEDs and other prohibited 
substances. To this end, school officials or representatives who offer or 
pressure the Student-Athletes into taking PEDs and other prohibited 
subtances shal be termined from the school.
7.19 It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to sponsor, operate, 
advertise or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or gambling scheme 
based, directly or indirectly, on one or more competitive games in which 
Student-Athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or on one or more 
performances of the Student-Athletes in such games.
7.20 It is the duty of the schools and their officials not to intentionally suspend 
or otherwise delay the Student-Athlete in junior or senior high school from 
graduating in order to lengthen the period of the Student-Athlete’s eligibility.
7.21 It is the duty of the schools not to offer benefits and incentives to the 
Student-Athlete to the extent that it results in the commercialization of the 
Student-Athlete. For this purpose, the schools are limited to offer:
A. Tuition, board, and lodging
B. Uniform and equipment; and
C. A reasonable living allowance, the computaton of which shall be in 
accordance with the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act, 
as approved by the director of the school’s athletic program or his 
equivalent and standardized by the athletic association that the school 
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7.22 It is the duty of the schools and their officals to support the Student- 
Athlete’s right to undergo training and workshops for the further development 
of his skills. To this end, the school cannot prohibit the Student-Athlete from 
attending such trainings or workshops; Provided, That he will endeavor to 
schedule the same on a date that does not conflict with the game of the 
school.
7.23 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to conduct forums to inform 
all new Student-Athletes and school officials of this law and their 
corresponding rights and obligations herein. Various forms of communication 
shall also be employed to keep all Student-Athletes and school officials 
informed of updates, issues and reminders regarding the exercise of the rights 
and observation of the obligations mentioned herein. It is also the duty of the 
school and their officials to conduct forums educating the Student-Athletes on 
different topics including discrimination against women, dangers of PEDs and 
protection from violence and abuse.
7.24 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to grant the Student-Athlete 
the opportunity to engage in other safe recreational activities for the 
wholesome use of his leisure hours; Provided, That it is not inconsistent with 
his sport and will not expose him to undue risks.
7.25 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to allow the Student-Athlete 
to engage in gainful employment; Provided, That does not interfere with his 
studies, training schedule, and competitions.
7.26 It is the duty of the schools and their officials to preserve and promote 
the amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages, from 
recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete participates in.
SECTION 8. Obligations of Athletic Associations. -
8.1 It is the duty of the athletic associations to support the Student-Athlete’s 
choice of school without any restriction or penalty. In the event that the issue 
is brought to the athletic association, the same shall be resolved in favor of 
honoring the right of choice of the Student-Athlete; Provided, That there are 
no violations of Section 7.21 above.
8.2 It is the duty of the athletic associations to ensure that the Student-Athlete 
plays in a safe and healthy environment during inter-school athletic programs 
and competitions.
8.3 It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student-Athlete 
with sage, well maintained, and upgraded equipment for use during inter­
school athletic programs and competitions.
8.4 It is the duty of the athletic associations to provide the Student-Athlete 
access to medics in case of accidents, injuries, and other emergency 
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8.5 It is the duty of the athletic associations to keep and protect the privacy of 
any personal health information of the Student-Athlete that might cause 
defamation or insult towards himself, such as his family’s medical history or 
physical or mental condition requiring treatment, among others.
8.6 It is the duty of the athletic associations to protect the Student-Athlete 
against exploitation, inappropriate influences, and other circumstances 
prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development, 
such as public humiliation, among others.
8.7 It is the duty of the athletic associations not to sponsor, operate, advertise 
or promote any betting, game-fixing, wagering or gambling scheme based, 
directly or indirectly, on one or more competitive games in which Student- 
Athletes participate, or are intended to participate, or on one or more 
performances of the Student-Athlete in such games.
8.8 It is the duty of the athletic associations to support the Student-Athlete’s 
right to undergo trainings and workshops for the further development of his or 
her skills. To this end, athletic associations cannot prohibit the Student-Athlete 
from attending such trainings or workshops; Provided, That he or she shall 
endeavor to schedule the same on a date that does not conflict with the game 
of the athletic association.
8.9 It is the duty of the athletic associations to allow the Student-Athlete to try 
out and participate in international competitions where he or she will represent 
the country and other national competitions. This shall not prevent him or her 
from playing for his or her school or in any competitions of athletic 
associations: Provided, That he or she remains in good academic standing.
8.10 It is the duty of the athletic associations to sanction member-schools 
which violate the rights of the Student-Athlete or fail to address the same or 
otherwise allow its opfficials to do so. In this regard, athletic associations shall 
enact rules which shall support this Act and provide sanctions for violations 
thereof, which may include suspension or disqualification of erring member- 
schools or officials thereof from inter-school athletic programs and 
competitions.
8.11 It is the duty of the athletic associations to preserve and promote the 
amateur nature of school-sanctioned competitions in all stages, from 
recruitment to competition, that the Student-Athlete participates in.
SECTION 9. Obligations of NSAs and the Philippine Sports Commission. -  It is 
the duty of NSAs to support the schedule of the various athletic associations to the 
extent possible, so as not to schedule try-outs, trainings or trips abroad during crucial 
training periods or competitions.
SECTION 10. Implementation. -  The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
the Department of Education (DepEd), the atheltic associations (UAAP, NCAA, 
WNCAA, and SCUAA, among others), and the PSC, with the participation of
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representatives from sports organizations with proven track records of involvement 
and promotion of the rights and welfare of Filipino athletes, shall promulgate the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations Act within thrity (30) days from the effectivity of 
this Act.
Any schools that shall be found in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be 
imposed a fine ranging from One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) to One 
Million Pesos (Php1 Million), without prejudice to any administrative and other 
charges that the DepEd and/or CHED may file against such concerned school.
It shall also be unlawful for any schools to offer or aid or abets in offering incentives 
and benefits beyond those allowed by Section 7.21 of this Act. To this end, DepEd 
and CHED may impose sanctions such as, but not limited to, dimunition of 
withdrawal of subsidy, recommendation on the downgrading or withdrawal of 
accreditation, program termination, or school closure.
SECTION 11. Separability Clause. -  If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provisions not otherwise affected 
shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 12. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 
or parts thereof inconsistent with the Act or the rules and regulations promulgated 
pursuant thereto are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 13. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
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