SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
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S.B. No. ~ l:S 6 7 
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SlATE-OF THE-ART AND HIGHLY SCIENTIFIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO BE 
KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER," AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDING THEREOF FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES 
INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The development of grassroots sports in the country has long been overdue. Despite 
the Filipinos' love for sports and athletics, support to achieve sustained excellence in sports 
from the private and public sector has been lacking. 
With limited resources, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has sought to support 
our national athletes with a proper support system, international exposure, monthly training 
stipends and adequate training equipment. One major gap is a state-of-the-art facility where 
budding athletes can be turned into national champions and world icons. 
Thus, the bill proposes the establishment of the National Sports Training Center (NSTC) 
to provide amateur athletes the facility they need for a more apt, focused and scientific training 
with the hope of nurturing our next generation of world-class athletes. 
The NSTC would not only serve as the offiCial venue of training for athletes, but it would 
also be the center for sports science research and development. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Senator p't;;;(;, Benigno-:B~m" A. Aquino IV 


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATl 
S.B. No. 
~367 
Introduced by: Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" A. Aquino IV 
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-OF THE-ART AND HIGHLY SCIENTifiC SPORTS COMPLEX TO 8E 
KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER," AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDING THEREOF FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES 
INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Amateur Sports 
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Training Center Act." 
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SECTION 2. Dec/oration 0/ Policy, - It is the policy of the state to promote and develop 
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elite sports in the country to achieve excellence in international sports competitions, to ensure 
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success in its quest for Olympic Medals, as well as to promote international amity among 
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nations. 
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SECTION 3, Establishment 0/ National Amateur Sports Training Center - To carry out. 
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the above policy, a state-of the-art and highly scientific sports complex hereinafter referred to 
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as the "National Amateur Sports Training Center (NSTC)" is hereby established. 
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The necessary sports facilities and amenities which are at par with international 
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standards shall be constructed within a period of eighteen (18) months and after a period of 
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planning not exceeding six (6) months upon effectivity of this Act in a location suitable and 
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conducive to high-level training of athletes and preferably located at the outskirts of the 
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Metropolis free from moral obstruction, noise and air pollution. 
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SECTION 4. Objectives and Purposes 0/ the National Amateur Sports Training Center. -
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The objectives and purposes of the National Amateur Sports Training Center are as follows: 
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a. It shall serve as the official venue of training for the athletes in the National Team 
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included in the list of sports contemplated herein; 
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b. It shall serve as the official home of the national athletes who belong to sports 
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contemplated herein; 
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c. 
It shall be the center for sports science and research development; and 
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d. It shall be used for any other purpose inherent and incidental to the purposes for 
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which it was created. 
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SECTION 5. Sports Facilities and Amenities. - The National Amateur Training Center 
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shall include the following sports facilities and amenities for the following non-water based 
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sports: 
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a. Archery 
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b. Athletics 
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c. 
Badminton 
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d. Baseball 
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e. Basketball 
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f. 
Beach Volleyball 
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g. Bowling 
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h. Contacts Sports (Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling) 
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i. 
Cycling (Velodrome) 
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j. 
Dance Sport 
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k. 
Football 
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Gymnastics 
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m. Handball 
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n. Lawn Tennis 
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o. Sepak Takraw 
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p. Shooting 
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q. Softball 
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r. 
Squash 
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s. 
Table Tennis 
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t. 
Volleyball 
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u. Wall Climbing 
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v. Weightlifting 
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Other amenities of the NSTC shall include: 
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a. Archery Multipurpose Gymnasium 
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b. Administration Building 
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c. 
Athletes' Dormitory 
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d. Sports Science Building 
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e. Mess Hall 
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f. 
Recreation Hall (AV Room) 
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g. library 
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h. Weight Training Building 
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School Building 
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j. 
Conference/ Seminar Hall 
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SECTION 6. Ownership, Administration, Management, Operation and Maintenance of 
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the Center. - The ownership of the property where the sports facilities and amenities of the 
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National Sports Training Center will be constructed is hereby vested to the Philippine Sports 
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Commission (PSe). Upon completion of the construction of sports facilities and amenities of the 
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NSTC, the PSC is likewise vested with authority to administer, manage, operate and maintain 
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the NSTC including but not limited to administration of incidental income, security and 
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operation of the complex and assignment of personnel to manage the center. Provided, that 
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the PSC shall employ professional and highly-skilled managers with long and vast experience in 
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sports administration and management to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the center 
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and its facilities and other amenities. 
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SECTION 7. Creation of the Board. - To expedite the implementation of establishing and 
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constructing the NSTC and to ensure its compliance with all the safety standards and 
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construction laws and its technicalities, including international standards in building sports 
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facilities, the Board is hereby created composed of the following: 
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a. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) - Chairman 
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b. DPWH - Co-Chairman 
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c. 
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) - Member 
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d. Local Government Unit (LGU) - Member 
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e. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) - Member 
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The Board shall convene immediately upon the effectivity of this Act to discuss and decide on 
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the following matters and concerns: 
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a. Determination ofthe specific location ofthe NSTC; 
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b. Acquisition of property and transfer of title to PSC; 
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c. Site development, planning and design of facilities; 
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d. Ensuring safety and security standards are met; 
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e. Ensuring that facilities and structures conform to the Building Code of the 
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Philippines and other pertinent laws as well as international standards; and 
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Ensuring that appropriate funds are available to implement and complete the 
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center. 
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The Board shall cease to exist within six (6) months upon completion of the entire NSTC and its 
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facilities. 
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SECTION 8. Assistance From Other Government Agencies. - The PSC may call upon 
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concerned government agencies for assistance in the acquisition and transfer of Title of the 
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property where the NSTC will be located, planning and site development of the property, 
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management of the facilities that shall ensure the safety and security of the National Athletes in 
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the NSTC and the implementation of an educational program in the center. 
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SECTION 9. Funding. - For the construction of the facilities to establish the National 
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Amateur Sports Center, the amount of Two Billion Pesos (PHP 2,000,000,000.00) from the 
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National Treasury is hereby appropriated. 
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To finance the maintenance, operation and management of the NSTC one (1) year upon 
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its completion of construction and operation, the amount of Fifty Five Million Pesos (PHP 
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55,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated in addition to the general fund allocated for the 
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Maintenance and Operating Expenses (MOOE) of the PSC under the General Appropriations 
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Act. 
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Likewise, all incidental income that may be derived by the Commission in its 
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management and operation shall form part of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), 
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which shall be used solely by the PSC for the maintenance, operation, and management of the 
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facilities in the National Amateur Training Center. 
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SECTION 10. Tax Exemption. - The NSTC shall be exempt from the payment of real 
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estate tax, stamp tax, amusement tax, income tax and/or any other form of taxes on the 
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properties. 
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SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -
The National Sports Commission, 
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Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) shall 
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promulgate not later than thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of this Act, the necessary rules 
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and regulations for its effective implementation. 
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SECTION 12. Separability Clause. -
If any provision of this Act is subsequently declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain 
in full force and effect. 
SECTION 13. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
issuances, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are contrary 
to and inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 14. Effectillity. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication either in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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