Declaration of Policy
- The State encourages physical education and athletic programs, including league competitions and amateur sports.
- Emphasizes fostering self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence.
- All educational institutions must conduct regular sports activities nationwide.
- Cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors is mandated.
- Equal opportunities for male and female athletes for proper training and participation.
Definition of Terms
- College Athletic Programs: Include college/university athletic programs, league competitions, amateur sports, and training for international competitions organized or participated in by students.
- Higher Education Institution (HEI): Colleges or universities offering degree programs.
- National Sports Associations (NSAs): National sports bodies accredited by the Philippine Olympic Committee.
- Program Support Expenditures: Includes operating, scholarship, and other expenditures incurred by HEIs for athletic teams and programs.
Disclosure Requirements for HEIs
- HEIs with intercollegiate athletic programs recognized by CHED must annually report to CHED Chairperson.
- Report data includes:
- Number and gender of participants.
- Male to female participation ratio.
- Total operating and scholarship expenses.
- Male to female scholarship expense ratio.
- Number of contests participated in.
- Gender and employment status of head coach.
- Number, gender, and employment type of assistant coaches.
- Number and gender of graduate and volunteer assistant coaches.
- Participant to coach ratio.
- Level of NSA participation and number of registered athletes.
- HEIs must publicly disclose this information through websites, school papers, campus bulletin boards, or other public information outlets.
CHED's Publication Responsibilities
- CHED compiles and publishes the annual reports on its website or in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Reports include data from HEIs and recognized intercollegiate athletic conferences.
Report Submission to Congress
- CHED submits annual reports containing the required data under Section 4 to Congress.
Sanctions for Non-Compliance
- Following RA No. 7722, CHED may impose disciplinary sanctions on HEI officials or employees who violate reporting requirements.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- CHED, in coordination with relevant educational associations and the Philippine Olympic Committee, must issue implementing rules within 60 days from the law's effectivity.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity or unconstitutionality of any provision does not affect the rest of the law.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, orders, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are amended, repealed, or modified.
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.