Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
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Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states, “The State shall give priority to 
education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and 
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and 
development.”  
For the last major sports events, our athletes have shown stellar performances 
that brought recognition and pride to our country including the gold medal bagged by 
Hidilyn Diaz in 2021 Olympics. Despite this, our athletes continue to experience 
challenges in honing their skills and expertise both locally and abroad. Even the 
Palace has admitted that state support for athletes is inadequate. This dilemma has 
forced athletes to seek sponsorship from the private sector. 
To compensate for their hard work, lessen the worries of our athletes in their daily 
necessities, and give focus and time on their respective sports, the passage of this bill 
is earnestly sought.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
January 11, 2023
2:13 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
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AN ACT 
FURTHER EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF INCENTIVES GRANTED TO 
NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
SECTION 8 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699 OR THE "NATIONAL 
ATHLETES AND COACHES BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT." 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 10699 otherwise known as the "National 
Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act", is hereby further amended to read 
as follows: 
"Sec. 8. Cash Incentives for Athletes — National athletes and other athletes who 
are not officially or currently members of the national training pool but have 
otherwise represented the country in international sports competitions, and won 
gold, silver, and bronze medals in international sports competitions shall be 
entitled to cash incentives in the following amounts: 
a. Individual Events
1. For Gold Medalists:
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v. [Six hundred thousand pesos (P600,000.00)] SIX HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (P600, 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 
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qualifying competitions for World-level and Asian-level games; 
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vi. [Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00)] FOUR 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P400,000.00) for SEA 
Games; and 
vii. [Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00)] TWO 
HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000) for ASEAN Para 
Games. 
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2. For Silver Medalists: 
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v. [Three hundred fifty thousand pesos (P350,000.00)] THREE 
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P350,000.00) for Asian 
Beach Games and Asian-level competitions are 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. [Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,000.00)] TWO 
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P250,000.00) for SEA 
Games; and 
vii. [One hundred twenty-five thousand pesos (P125,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED 
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P125,000.00) for ASEAN 
Para Games. 
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3. For Bronze Medalists: 
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v. [One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,000.00)] ONE 
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P150,000.00) for Asian 
Beach Games and Asian-level competitions are held at least every 


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two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries participating 
and qualifying competition for World-level and Asian-level 
games; 
vi. [One hundred pesos (P100,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) for SEA Games; and 
vii. [Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00)] FIFTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P50,000.00) for ASEAN Para Games. 
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SECTION 2. Separability clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full 
force and effect. 
SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders or rules and 
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,