TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
FURTHER EXPANDING THE INCENTIVES AND ALLOWANCES GRANTED TO 
NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL ATHLETES 
AND COACHES BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to Article II, Section 17 of the Philippine Constitution, 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. It is the policy of the State to promote excellence in sports by looking 
after the welfare of national athletes and coaches representing our country, through 
benefits and incentives not only for those who win in international spiorts compietitions 
and bring honor and recognition to the Philippines, but also for those who represent the 
country and uphold its pride on the global stage.
Last year, the Philippines garnered two gold medals and two bronze medals in the 
2024 Paris Olympics and for the first time in 52 years in the ASEAN Championship, the 
Philippine Men's National Football Team defeated Thailand. It was also last year when we 
had our first win in 60 years against a European team when Gilas Pilipinas defeated 
Latvia.1
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It is notable that 2024 was a historical year for our country in Sports. Despite our 
country's continued success in sports, several problems are still evident such as lack of 
funding which in effect make Athletes rely on private sponsorship that supports sports 
programs. On August 9, 2024 a video circulated in various social media platform on the 
lack of Olympic uniforms for Philippine Olympic Golfers Dottie Ardina and Bianca 
Pagdanganan. In a video, Dottie Ardina was seen attaching the Philippine flag to her shirt 
using double-sided tape as an adhesive.2 Additionally, the last increase in athletes' basic 
allowances was in 2018, and with the rising cost of living, existing rates fall short of 
supporting their needs. This bill therefore proposes to increase basic allowances to reflect 
current economic conditions and ensure that athletes are fairly and sufficiently supported 
in their pursuit of greatness.
The increase the government's support for Filipino athletes is imperative. The 
purpose of this bill is to motivate and provide benefits to young athletes, such financial 
incentives and assistance in their development. Towards this end, the bill aspires to 
increase cash incentives which can help our national athletes focus on their respective 
sports by setting them free from the worry of providing for their day-to-day necessities. 
Our national athletes not only bring pride and honor to our country but also boost our 
country's morale.
It is for this purpose that the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
T. TULFO
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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. "^13
BILLS
Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
FURTHER EXPANDING THE INCENTIVES AND ALLOWANCES GRANTED TO 
NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10699, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL ATHLETES 
AND COACHES BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines, 
in Congress assembled:
Section 1. A new Section 5 is hereby inserted after Section 4 of Republic Act No. 
10699, otherwise known as the "National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives 
Act" and the subsequent sections shall be renumbered accordingly:
"SEC. 5. BASIC AND MEAL ALLOWANCES FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES.
- THE PSC SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL QUALIFIED NATIONAL 
ATHLETES ARE UNIFORMLY GRANTED BASIC AND MEAL 
ALLOWANCES, WHICH SHALL BE CHARGED AGAINST THE NATIONAL 
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (NSDF). FOR THIS PURPOSE, 
REGULAR NATIONAL ATHLETES SHALL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING 
MONTHLY BASIC ALLOWANCES, BASED ON THEIR CLASSIFICATION:
(a) CLASS A - THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P35,000.00);
(b) CLASS B - THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P32,000.00);
(c) CLASS C-
(i) SILVER MEDALIST - TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND 
PESOS (P29,000.00);


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(ii) BRONZE MEDALIST - TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND 
PESOS (P26,000.00);
(d) TEAM SPORTS - TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND PESOS 
(P22/000.00);
(e) TRAINING POOL -
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NON-MEDALIST / DOWNGRADED - SEVENTEEN 
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED PESOS (P17/600.00);
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NEW ENTRIES / ALTERNATES / SPARRING 
PARTNERS - FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED 
PESOS (P15/200.00).
IN ADDITION, ATHLETES WHO GARNERED MEDALS DURING 
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS FOR THE YEAR SHALL BE 
ALLOWED THE FOLLOWING ALLOWANCE SCHEME UNDER THE 
PRIORITY ATHLETES PROGRAM OF THE COMMISSION WITH THE 
FOLLOWING RATES:
(a) PLATINUM - FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P55/000.00);
(b) PRIORITY A - FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND PESOS (P53/000.00);
(c) PRIORITY B - FORTY-SIX THOUSAND PESOS (P46,000.00);
(d) PRIORITY C - FORTY-THREE THOUSAND PESOS 
(P43/000.00).
THIS ALLOWANCE SCHEME SHALL APPLY TO ATHLETES WHO ARE 
QUALIFIED AND DULY ENDORSED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE NATIONAL 
SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS (NSAS) TO BE PART OF THE SAID PROGRAM.
PROVIDED, THAT ALL ALLOWANCES HEREIN STATED MAY BE 
ADJUSTED BY THE PSC, UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE 
PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION (PAGCOR), 
BASED ON STUDIES, CONSULTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 
WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES, TO REFLECT THE ECONOMIC NEEDS OF 
THE ATHLETES, NOT LATER THAN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE


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THE ALLOWANCE SCHEME PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION SHALL
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LIKEWISE APPLY TO NATIONAL COACHES, AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT.
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PROVIDED, THAT THE ALLOWANCE CLASSIFICATIONS AND
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR COACHES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY
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THE PSC, IN COORDINATION WITH THE RESPECTIVE NSAS."
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Sec. 2, Section 8 of Republic Act No. 10699, otherwise known as the "National
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Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act" is hereby amended as follows:
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"Sec. [8] 9. Cash Incentives for Athletes. - National athletes and other athletes
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who are not officially or currently members of the national training pool but
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who have otherwise represented the country in international sports
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competition, who win gold, silver and bronze medals in international sports
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competitions shall be entitled to cash incentives in the following amounts:
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a. Individual Events
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1. For Gold Medalists:
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V. [five—hundred—thousand—pesos—(P500,000.00)] SIX
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HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS 
(P600,000.00) for Asian
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Beach Games, and Asian-level competitions held at least every
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two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries
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participating, and qualifying competitions for World-level and
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Asian-level games;
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vi. [Three hundred-thousand pesos-(P300,000.00)] FOUR
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HUNDRED THOUSAND 
PESOS (P400,000.00) 
for SEA
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vii. [One hundred fifty thousand pesos (P150,00Q.00)] TWO
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HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P250,000) 
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2. For Silver Medalists:
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V. [Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (0250,000.00)] THREE 
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PBSO.OOO.OO) for 
Asian Beach Games, and Asian-level competition 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. [One hundred fifty--thousand pesos (PI50,000.00)] TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P250,000.00) for
SEA Games; and
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[Seventy—five—thousand—pesos—(P75,000.00)] ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS 
(PI25,000.00) for ASEAN Para Games.
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3. For Bronze Medalists;
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V. [©f»e—hundred—thousand—pesos—(P100,000.00)] ONE 
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P150,000.00) for
Asian Beach Games, and Asian-level competitions held at least 
every two (2) years with at least twenty-five (25) countries 
participating and qualifying competition for World-level and 
Asian-level games;
vi. [Sixty thousand pesos (P60,000.00)] ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND PESOS (PlOO,000.00) for SEA Games; and
vii. [Thirty thousand-pesos (P30,000.00)] FIFTY THOUSAND 
PESOS (P50,000.00) for ASEAN Para Games.
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Sec. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Philippine Sports Commission
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(PSC), in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the
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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), and other concerned
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agencies, shall issue the necessary guidelines and regulations for the implementation,
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disbursement, and periodic adjustment of basic and meal allowances for national athletes
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and coaches as mandated under this Act.
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Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
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force and effect.
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Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of laws, orders, decrees, including rules
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and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified
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accordingly.
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Sec. 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the
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Philippines.
Approved,