Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11470)
The official short title of Republic Act No. 11470 is "The National Academy of Sports".
The primary purpose of the NAS System is to develop the athletic skills and talents of students through world-class sports facilities, provide a secondary education integrated with a special curriculum on sports, and nurture highly talented and exceptionally gifted students in sports.
The NAS System is attached to the Department of Education (DepEd) in close coordination with the Philippine Sport Commission (PSC).
The Board is composed of the DepEd Secretary as Chairperson, Chairperson of the PSC as Vice Chairperson, the Executive Director of the NAS System, the President of the Philippine Olympic Committee, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and two private sector representatives with expertise in sports or education.
The Executive Director should preferably have a Master's degree in sports education, sports science, education, or management, and have substantial experience in managing an educational institution.
The main campus will be established at the New Clark City Sports Complex, Capas, Tarlac. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) will provide the land by way of usufruct in perpetuity.
The Board formulates policies, approves curricula, manages personnel policies, approves appointments, determines student admission criteria, provides scholarships, receives donations, enacts necessary rules, and oversees the administration of the NAS System, among others.
Yes, the NAS System can hire licensed foreign coaches, trainers, and consultants upon approval of the Board, provided the Philippine Sports Commission certifies that their expertise is not available locally or is incomparable to local counterparts.
The Board must submit an annual detailed report including financial statements to the Commission on Audit (COA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Congress. The accounts and expenses must be audited by the COA or its authorized representative.
Yes, all donations, grants, legacies, bequests, or gifts for the benefit of the NAS System are tax-exempt and fully deductible from the gross income of the donors pursuant to the National Internal Revenue Code.