Declaring Arnis as National Martial Art and Sport

Arnis is defined as an indigenous Filipino martial art and sport.
Known by multiple names in various Filipino languages including Eskrima, Kali, Garrote, Pananandata (Tagalog), Pagkalikali (Ibanag), Kabaraon and Kalirongan (Pangasinan), Kaliradman (Bisaya), and Didja (Ilokano).
Characterized by swinging and twirling movements.
Techniques include striking, thrusting, parrying for both defense and offense.
Uses one or two sticks or similar implements, as well as bare hands and feet.
Incorporates blocking, locking, and grappling based on the same principles as with canes.

Arnis is declared the official Philippine National Martial Art and Sport.
Official recognition includes inscription of the Arnis symbol on the Philippine Sports Commission's seal.
Arnis will be the first sport competition held by teams on the first day of the annual Palarong Pambansa.
The Philippine Sports Commission is designated as the lead agency to implement the Act.

The Department of Education, the National Commission for Culture and Arts, and the Philippine Sports Commission are authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to enforce this Act.

Any existing laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, or regulations that conflict with this Act are to be repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.