QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9850)
The State’s policy is to inculcate patriotism, nationalism, and appreciation of national heroes and symbols, and to prioritize education, science and technology, arts and culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.
Arnis (also known as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote and other regional names) is an indigenous Filipino martial art and sport characterized by swinging/twirling movements with striking, thrusting, and parrying techniques for defense and offense, usually using one or two sticks or similar implements, or bare hands and feet for striking, blocking, locking, and grappling.
Eskrima, Kali, Garrote, and other names in various regional languages.
Examples include: Pananandata (Tagalog), Pagkalikali (Ibanag), Kabaraon and Kalirongan (Pangasinan), Kaliradman (Bisaya), and Didja (Ilokano).
One (1) or two (2) sticks or any similar implements; also bare hands and feet may be used.
It emphasizes swinging and twirling movements accompanied by striking, thrusting, and parrying techniques, with use of the same principles as those with canes.
Arnis is declared the Philippine National Martial Art and Sport.
By inscribing the symbol of Arnis in the official seal of the Philippine Sports Commission and by making it the first sport competition played by participating teams on the first day in the annual Palarong Pambansa.
The Philippine Sports Commission.
The Department of Education, the National Commission for Culture and Arts, and the Philippine Sports Commission.
Any provision of law, decree, executive order, rule, or regulation in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions and/or purposes of the Act is repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Arnis must be the first sport competition to be played by participating teams on the first day in the annual Palarong Pambansa.
It serves as the stated method of official promulgation/recognition of Arnis as the national martial art and sport, making the adoption visible and institutionalized.
Yes. Section 2 characterizes Arnis as having techniques for defense and offense.
To operationalize the Act’s provisions through detailed implementation guidelines by the Department of Education, National Commission for Culture and Arts, and the Philippine Sports Commission.