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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG RE VILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ASSISTING YOUNG ATHLETES BY PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES FOR THEIR 
DEVELOPMENT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution, Article II, Section 17, provides that: "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 undeniable that the Philippines has left an exceptional mark in the fieid of 
sports manifested by the our most famous Fiiipino athietes. Sports is an inherent part of 
being a Filipino, but the future of any national sports program lies in the deveiopment of 
our young athletes. These successful athletes we have known to love and watch were 
able to showcase their skills and talents in national and international competitions such 
as the Olympics, the SEA games, etc.1 However, the development of these skills and 
talents require cultivation, training, and nurturing at a young age.
This bill seeks to empower and inspire our young Fiiipino athletes through financial 
incentives and assistance in their development by providing three methods. First, it
1 Business World. (2018, July 13). Empowering Filipino Athletes and inspiring a culture of hard work and 
perseverance. Retrieved from  https://www.bworldonline.com/empowering-filipino-athletes-and-inspiring-a- 
culture-of-hard-work-and-perseverance/


encourages and allows young athletes to be members of sports clubs and programs. 
Secondly, it provides incentives to such sports clubs and programs. Ultimately, the bill 
seeks to improve sports facilities.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMO^ BONG REVILLA, JR.


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ASSISTING YOUNG ATHLETES BY PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES FOR THEIR 
DEVELOPMENT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Young Athletes Assistance
Act"
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policies and Objectives. - Pursuant to the Constitution, Article 
II, Section 17, 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.
In addition to this. Article XIV, Section 19, paragraph 1 provides that the State shall 
promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions and 
amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, 
teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and Albert citizenry.
Sec. 3. Definition o f Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the term:
(a) "Athlete program" refers to an athletic program at any educational institution, 
sports club, or from the local or national government; and


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(b) "Young athlete" refers to any person who engages in sports and is below 
eighteen (18) years of age.
Sec. 4. Get Started, Get Going and Get Playing Funds. - Three separate funds for 
the strengthening of grassroots sports programs are hereby created to be administered 
by the Philippine Sports Commission.
Sec. 5. Get Started in Sports Funds. - This assists young athletes who can at least 
afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or recreation club. Young athletes 
shall be provided with a voucher of up to Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) to help 
pay for participation fees. The vouchers can be redeemed at a sport or recreation club 
registered with the program.
Sec. 6. Get Going Fund. - This fund supports local sports and recreation 
organizations with funding up to One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) for 
projects that create opportunities for more young athletes to become members.
Sec. 7. Get Playing Fund. - This fund improves sports facilities by providing up to 
One Million Pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) in funding to assist local sports and recreation 
organizations with facility development so more young athletes are encouraged to 
become involved in sport or recreation activity of their choice.
Sec. 8. Funding Requirements. - The amount One Hundred Million Pesos (Php 
100,000,000.00) shall be set aside form the revenues of the Philippine Amusement and 
Gaming Corporation annually to be allocated for the funding of this Act.
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the same shall affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions 
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Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or portions 
thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,