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NTNETEENTH (1Oru; CONGRESS
Eirst Regular Session
H. B. No.
Introduced by HON. WILTON "TONTON" T. KHO
AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE MASBATE SPORTS ACADEMY IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF DIMASALANG, PROVINCE OF MASBATE,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSHS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Pursuant to Sec. 17, Arttcle II of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, it is a
policy of the State to give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture,
and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and
prornote total human liberation and development.
To give life to this constitutional policy, the author aims to enact a measure that
will promote athleticism among the youth sector in the entire province of Masbate and
previously filed this bill as F{ouse Bill No. 10720 in the Eighteenth (1Stt; Congress
which was approved on third reading and transmitted to the Senate. But for lack o{
material time, this bill was not passed into a law, prompting the undersigned to re-file
this bill.
In fine, this bill seeks to establish the Masbate Sports Academy which will serve
as the primary sports development and training center for the entire Province of
Masbate and its neighboring towns, strengthening sports culfure among the youth,
and become the focal point where sports training is rolled out as a holistic program.
The creation of the Masbate Sports Acaderny wilI enhance the skills of Masbateflo
athletes to prepare them for world-class competition. In addition, the Masbate Sports
Academy will also train coaches and instructors to ensure the continurty of top-notch
athletes who will contribute to our nations success in the field of sports.
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In view of the foregoing, the immediate
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Nineteenth Congress o{ the
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. B. No.
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AN ACT
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPORTS ACADEMY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF DIMASALANG, PROVINCE OF MASBATE,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted W tlw Senate and House of Representatiaes of tlw Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION L. This Act shall be known as the "Nlasbate Sparts Academy Act".
SEC.2. It is the declared policy of the State to promote the sustained development of
young Filipinos whose skills in tlre field of sports shall be encouraged and honed
inr"rrgl-, education and specialized training programs. To this end, the State shall
establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of
education and training to advance the athletic talents and skills among the youth and
promote the growth and development of young athletes nationwide.
SEC. 3. There shall be established in the Municipality o{ Dimasalang, Province of
Masbate, a sports academy to be known as the Masbate Sports Academy, which shall
be constituted, as the primary sports development and training center for the whole
Province of Masbate and the neighboring towns thereat.
SEC. 4" The Province of Masbate, in coordination with the Philippine Sports
Commission (I'SC), shall take the necessary steps to upgrade, improve, and modernize
existing facilities, equiprnent and persorutel, and integrate them into the newly created
sports academy and training center.
The Provincial Government of Masbate in coordination with the PSC, shall create the
necessary training programs and competitions, as well as the system by which the
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facilities shall be maintained and managed in order to accomplish the obiectives and
pu{poses of this Act.
SEC. 5. The construction, establishment, and operation of the Masbate Sports
Academy shal1 be funded by the Provincial Government of Masbate and such funds
as ry1y be granted by the pSb or by the Office of the President. In addition, grants and
endowments may be obtained from local or foreign sources intended for sports
development.
SEC. 6. The Masbate Sports Academy shall exercise the following powers and
{unctions:
(a) Formulate and irnplement policies, plans, and programs that shall promote the
development and inrnesr th" potential of advance the athletic talents and skills
amongthe youth and promote the growth and development of young athletes
in the Province of Masbate and the neighboring towns thereaf
p) provide an integrated curriculum framework in order to optimize the potential
of its students;
(c) Establish sports programs and school facilities;
(d) Promote sfrategic partnerships and alliances with local and international sports
orgarizations - and educational training instifutions to enhance the
competitiveness of its students and personnel;
(e) Develop plans and programs that shall enhance the career advancement
opportunities of school personnel;
(f) Establish guidelines for public-private partnerships in the implementation of
sports programs of the school; and
(g) Perform such other functions as nury be required to implement the o$ectives
of this Act.
SEC. 7. The Masbate Sports Academy shall be headed by anExecutive Director who
shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the academy.
The Executive Director shall be assisted by anAssistant Director for Internal Affairs
and an Assistant Director {or External Affairs.
SEC. 8. The Masbate Sports Academy may create sectoral and industry task forces,
technical working groups, advisory bodies or conrrnittees for the furtherance of ig
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L The members of the sectoral and industry task forces may come from the agencies of
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Z goverrunent uiits, the academe, civil society organizations, sports organizations,and
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sirall be provided under the rules and regulations to be formulated to implement the
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SEC. 9. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
g included in the DepEd budget in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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11 SEC. L0. Within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary o{
12 Education shall, in consultation with the Chairperson of the PSC, the Provincial
13 Government of Masbate, the Municipal Government of Dimasalang, and other
14 concerned agencies of the govemmen! promulgate the rules and regulations
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1Z SEC. 1L. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other
18 provisions not so declared shall rernain in force and effect.
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20 SEC. 12. A11 laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or
21 inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
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24 SEC.13. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
25 Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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