Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2875

(TRODUCED BY HON. ROBERTO “ROBBIE” V. P'

EXPLANATORY VOTE

‘The Philippine Constitution mandates the State to promote physical education and sports,
to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence, and at the same time, to develop a
healthy and alert citizenry.

In 2015, the Department of Education (DepED) has released guidelines on the requirements
and procedures that every school need to comply in order to offer the Special Program in
Sports (SPS). This program was originally conceived to address the needs of talented
students in different sports disciplines and to identify and create a pool of athletes who will
be trained to compete in national and international sports competition.

However, the lack of available proper facilities and equipment in our public schools and
available manpower hinder the sustainability of the implementation of the Special Program
in Sports in the country, in terms of training support and proper exposure to competitive
sports.

And so, in an effort to address this need and fulfill the State’s mandate to promote physical
education and sports, the Duterte administration has included in its "Build, Build, Build”
program the establishment of a state of the art sports facilities in the New Clark City, which
will be the hub for the 30th South East Asian Games to be hosted by the Philippines. This
is part of the present administration’s efforts to jumpstart grassroots sports development in
the country.

But more than just physical infrastructure, this proposed measure also seeks to create and
establish of a National Academy of Sports for High School (NASHS) that will serve as the
premier training center to develop and hone the athletic abilities of high school students.
The school shall equip the students with the necessary academie skills and conducive
learning environment that will nurture our future international sports champions. The


NASHS is envisioned to be constructed in the New Clark City, which is expected to be
completed by August this year, to maximize the use of the facilities and enable our student-
athletes to hone their skills, give them proper exposure to world class sport facilities and
possibly join the National Athletes Pool in various events.

Furthermore, this bill shall enable deserving students to have access to scholarships,
stipends, and such other allowances to as incentives to encourage them to participate in
sports-related activities,

President Rodrigo Duterte himself has said that sports is an effective avenue to instill
among the youth essential characteristics for them to become productive members of

society.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is egrfitstly sought.

RO! “ROBBIE” V. PUNO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City. Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2875
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY HON. ROBERTO “ROBBIE” V. PUNO

AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF
SPORTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 National Academy of
Sports for High School (NASHS) Act of 2019.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Principles. — The State recognizes the vital role of the
youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. Towards this end, the State shall promote physical
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports,
including training for international competitions, foster self-discipline, teamwork, and
excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry. The State shall provide
adequate training for student with athletic abilities for competitive sports to foster the
holistic development of the youth and to prepare the students for a long-term career in
sports development.

SEC. 3. Creation and Establishment of the National Academy of Sports for
High School. - There is hereby established a National Academy of Sports for High School
(NASHS) to develop the athletic skills and talents of high school students. This shall be
attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) which shall also coordinate with the
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for policy and program formulation and
implementation on subjects pertaining to sports.

SEC. 4. Purpose of the NASHS — The NASHS shall offer, on a full or partial
scholarship basis, a secondary course with special emphasis on developing the athletic

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skills of the students through subjects pertaining to physical education and sports
development, with the end in view of educating its students who have shown their early
potential of excelling in sports for a sports-related career while undergoing quality
secondary education. The Board, as created in Section 7 of this Act, may agree to accept
paying students based on criteria established by the Board.

SEC. 5. Construction and Site of NASHS. — After a period of planning not
exceeding one (1) year upon the effectivity of this Act, the necessary sports facilities and
amenities, which are at par with international standards, shall be constructed at New Clark
City, Capas, Tarlac.

SEC. 6. Director of the NASHS.— The NASHS shall be headed by a Director who
shall serve for a period of eight (8) years. The Director shall be appointed by the Board of
‘Trustees, as created in Section 7 of this Act. The Board shall fix his compensation. The
functions, powers and duties of the Director, in addition to those specifically provided for
in this law, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the principal of any high school
in the Philippine education system.

SEC. 7. Board of Trustees. - The NASHS shall have a Board of Trustees,
hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be composed of the Secretary of the DepEd
as Chairperson, the Chairperson of the PSC as Vice Chair, and the following members: one
(1) representative each from the House of Representatives and Senate, and four id)
representatives from the accredited national sports associations to be nominated by the
different sports associations and appointed by the Chairperson of the Board: Provided, That
there should always be a representative from track and field and aquatic sports.

All members who are not receiving regular compensation from the government shall
receive per diem for every meeting of the Board.

SEC. 8, Powers and Functions of the Board of Trustees. — The exercise of the
corporate powers of the NASHS is hereby vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees.

The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its
general powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of
directors of a corporation code under Section 35 of Republic Act No. 11232, otherwise
known as the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines:

(a) To identify the satellite branches of NASHS;

(b) To approve the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline drawn up by
the Executive Council as hereinafter provided:

(©) To receive and appropriate for the ends herein specified such sums as may be
provided by law for the support of the NASHS:


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(@) To approve appointments made and contracts entered into by the Director in
connection with the employment of teachers, lecturers, and other employees of
the school, to fix their compensation and other conditions of employment, and
to remove them for cause after proper investigation;

(©) To provide and approve fellowships and training for faculty members;

(f) To fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges, as the Board may
deem proper to impose, after due and comprehensive consultation with the
students concerned.

Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income
generated by the NASHS, shall constitute the Sports High School Fund, as
created in Section 17 of this Act, and shall be deposited in any authorized
government depository bank, and all interests shall accrue therefrom shall part
of the same fund for the use of the NASHS.

Any provision of existing laws, rules, and regulations to the contrary
notwithstanding, any income generated by the NASHS from tuition fees and
other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants,
shall be retained by the NASHS, and may be disbursed by the Board of Trustees
for instruction, research, extension, or other programs/projects of the NASHS:
Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for
which they are collected.

(g) To approve the grant of scholarship, stipends, and such other allowances to
deserving students:

(h) To establish the criteria for the selection and admission of students which shall
include, among others, national competitive trials and examinations;

(i) To develop the athletic potential of every student together with a sound and
strong academic base,

(j) To provide a training program for students with the end goal of creating athletes
who are competitive in national, South East Asian, Asian, and Olympics level:

(k) To approve the issuance of certificates or diplomas to successful candidates for
graduation;

(1) To receive in trust, legacies, gifts, and donations of real and personal property
of all kinds and to administer the same for the benefit of the NASHS or for aid
to any of its students;

(m) To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes and functions of the NASHS: and

(n) To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of its creation.

SEC. 9. Meetings of the Board of Trustees. — The Board of Trustees shall regularly
convene at least once every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees may call a
special meeting whenever necessary: Provided, That members are notified in writing at
least three (3) days prior to said meeting.


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A majority of all members holdings office shall constitute a quorum for board
meetings: Provided. That the Chairperson of the Board is among those present in the
meeting. In the absence of the Chairperson, a Undersecretary of the DepEd, duly
designated by the Chairperson, shall represent him/her in the meeting.

A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all the members holding office
at the time the meeting is called.

SEC. 10. Annual Report. — The Board shall submit to the Office of the President
of the Philippines and Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition, and needs of
the NASHS on or before the first of April of each year.

SEC. 11. Executive Council. — There shail be and Executive Council consisting of
the Director, the Assistant Director, as created in Section 12 of this Act, the heads of
departments of NASHS, and such other ranking faculty members or officials of the
NASHS, as may be determined by the Board.

The Council shall have the power to screen and select the students subject for
admission, to select students who shall be recipients of scholarships, stipends and other
allowances, and to develop the curricula, course of study, and rules of discipline. The
Council shall implement and execute the policies laid down by the Board and exercise such
other functions, powers, and duties as the Board may prescribe.

SEC. 12. Assistant Director of the NASHS. — There shall be an Assistant Director
who shall assist the Director. In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director shall
assume the administrative and supervisory functions of the Director. He/she shall be
appointed by the Chairperson of the Board subject to the approval of the same Board, which
shail also fix his/her compensation.

SEC. 13. Registrar of the NASHS. — There shall be a Registrar of the School who
shall also act as Secretary of the Board, to be appointed by the Director with the approval
of the Board. The Registrar shall keep all records of the NASHS.

SEC. 14. Treasurer of the NASHS. — There shall be a Treasurer of the NASHS
who shall be appointed by the Director, with the approval of the Board. All accounts and
expenses of the NASHS shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized
representative.

SEC. 15. Personnel of the NASHS. — The Director shall, upon approval of the
Board, employ professional and highly skilled managers, educators, teachers, and
personnel with long and vast experience in sports administration, education, and
management to ensure proper operation and management of the NASHS.


Any officer or employee of the Government engaged as a lecturer in NASHS, may
receive a compensation in addition to his salary at the rate to be fixed by the Board:
Provided, That his duties as such lecturer are performed outside of the regular office hours.

SEC. 16. Tax Exemption of the NASHS. — The NASHS shall be exempt from
payment of all taxes, fees, assessments, and other charges of the Government, its branches,
and subdivisions.

It shall likewise be exempt from the payment of custom duties, taxes, and tarifi's on
the importation of sportswear, equipment, books, supplies, instruments, materials, and
goods, including those donated to the NASHS: Provided, That these are of international
sports standards and are not available from local manufacturers: Provided, further, That the
importation shall only be in such numbers as may be required in the development of various
sports and/or training of students.

The NASHS shall also be exempt from withholding taxes on the Honoria or fees
paid by the NASHS to visiting lecturers or professors from abroad.

SEC. 17. Tax Deduction or Exemption of Donations and Contributions. — All
legacies, gifts, and donations for the benefit of the NASHS, or for its support and
maintenance, or for aid to any of its students shall be tax-exempt and shall be an allowable
deduction from the gross-income of the donors.

SEC. 18. Sports High School Fund — All incomes and donations to the NASHS
created under this Act shall be formed into a fund, to be known as the Sports High School
Fund, which the NASHS shall be authorized to retain, without need of a separate approval
from any government agency, and subject only to existing accounting and auditing rules
and regulations. ‘This fund shali be expended as authorized by the Board exclusively for
the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 19. Funding, — To carry out the purposes of this Act, the amount of One
Hundred Fifty Million Pesos (P150,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated and shall be made
available from the funds of the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter,
the amount to be utilized for the expenses of the NASHS shall be provided in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 20. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The DepEd and PSC, in
consultation and coordination with Department of Budget and Management, the
Department of Public Works and Highways, and the Bases Conversion and Development
Authority shall promulgate not later than thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of this Act,
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act: Provided,


That the failure to promulgate the rules and regulations shall not prevent the
implementation of this Act upon its effectivity.

SEC. 21. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC, 22. Repealing Ciause. — Ali other laws, decrees, executive order, and other
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby modified, superseded, or repealed, accordingly.

SEC. 23. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a majority daily newspaper of national circulation
in the Philippines.

Approved,