Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11470)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11470 is "The National Academy of Sports."
The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being through a national sports program to promote physical education, sports competitions, and training for international competitions.
The law creates and establishes the National Academy of Sports System (NAS System) to develop athletic skills and talents of students using world-class sports facilities.
The main campus shall be established at the existing New Clark City Sports Complex, Capas, Tarlac.
The NAS System is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education, with members including the Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission, Executive Director of NAS, President of the Philippine Olympic Committee, Chairperson of CHED, and two private sector representatives.
The Executive Director shall serve for five years, preferably holds a Master's degree in sports education, sports science, education or management, and has substantial experience managing educational institutions.
The Board formulates policies for administration and operation, approves curricula, appointments, scholarships, rules of discipline, accepts donations, hires foreign coaches (with PSC certification), and performs all acts necessary for the NAS System's operation.
Yes, the Board may approve hiring licensed foreign coaches, trainers, and consultants if certified by the PSC that their competence is not locally available or incomparable with local counterparts.
The NAS System offers full scholarships to natural-born Filipino citizens with considerable sports potential, providing a holistic quality secondary education integrated with special sports training.
All accounts and expenses are audited by the Commission on Audit (COA) or its authorized representative.
The NAS System's national taxes and customs duties are charged against the Tax Expenditure Fund. It is exempt from withholding taxes on honoraria paid to foreign visiting lecturers or professors according to applicable tax treaties.
Yes, all grants, donations, legacies, bequests for the NAS System or its students are tax-exempt and fully deductible from the donor's gross income under the National Internal Revenue Code.
The Committee oversees, monitors, and evaluates the implementation of the NAS System Law, composed of members from both Houses of Congress with relevant committee chairpersons included.
The Board meets at least quarterly, with the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson present, and a majority of members present constitutes a quorum. Special meetings require three days' written notice.
The Executive Committee screens and selects students for admission and scholarships, develops curricula and rules of discipline, implements policies of the Board, and oversees athletic training programs.