Question & AnswerQ&A (PSC)
The title is 'An Act establishing the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame and providing funds therefor.' Its purpose is to govern the nomination and enshrinement of qualified athletes, coaches, and trainers to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame.
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is responsible for resolving any doubt in the interpretation of these Rules.
An Athlete is a Filipino amateur or former professional athlete who has represented the Philippines and won in any international competition, and is or was a member of the Philippine National Team recognized and accredited by the PSC and POC, or certified by the Games and Amusements Board if a professional.
International competitions include the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, Asian Cup or regional games, Olympic Games, and World Championship Games.
The Screening Committee is composed of the Chairman of the PSC (Chairman), the President of the POC (Vice-Chairman), Chairman of the GAB (member), two members from POC-accredited national sports associations, and two members from credible private sports organizations.
The athlete must be recommended by any individual or group, must be or have been a member of the Philippine National Team certified by the PSC and POC or a professional athlete certified by GAB, and must have won a gold, silver, or bronze medal in specified international competitions or held a world title.
Yes, coaches and trainers can be inducted if they are endorsed or recommended, have been members of the national coaching staff certified by the PSC and POC or GAB, and have mentored or trained an athlete or team that has won the required medals or titles in international competitions.
The formal induction ceremony is held once every two (2) years by the Philippine Sports Commission.
The funding comes from the Philippine Sports Commission's current General Appropriations Act (GAA) budget allocation, and subsequent amounts necessary are included in the annual GAA.
If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain valid and effective, according to the separability clause.