Law Summary

SECTION 1: Establishment of the Sports Academy

• Legal Principle: This section establishes the Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy as the primary center for sports development and training in the Davao Region, located at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy": The designated institution for sports training and development.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The sports academy is to be treated as the central hub for sports training within the region.

SECTION 2: Coordination and Development

• Legal Principle: The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte, in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), is mandated to enhance existing facilities and create a comprehensive training program.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)": The government agency responsible for sports development.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Upgrade and modernize facilities and equipment.
  • Create training programs and competitions.
  • Establish a management system for facility maintenance.
• Relevant Timeframes: No specific deadlines provided in this section.

SECTION 3: Funding Provisions

• Legal Principle: This section outlines the funding sources for the establishment and operation of the academy.
• Key Definitions:
  • "Provincial Government of Davao del Norte": The local government unit responsible for funding the sports academy.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Funding will come from:
    • The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte.
    • Grants from the PSC and the Office of the President.
    • Local or foreign donations for sports development.

SECTION 4: Appropriations

• Legal Principle: The Secretary of Education is required to include the operations of the sports academy in the Department of Education's programs and funding within the annual General Appropriations Act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • Immediate inclusion of the academy's operation in the Department of Education budget.

SECTION 5: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

• Legal Principle: The PSC, along with the Department of Education and the Provincial Government, is tasked with creating the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The IRR must be promulgated within ninety (90) days of the Act's enactment.

SECTION 6: Effectivity Clause

• Legal Principle: Specifies when the Act will take effect.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Key Takeaways

• The Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy is established as a key institution for sports development in the Davao Region.
• The Provincial Government and PSC must collaborate to enhance facilities and implement training programs.
• Funding for the Academy will come from multiple sources including local government, national grants, and private donations.
• The Secretary of Education is responsible for ensuring funding is included in the annual budget.
• Implementing rules must be established within a specified timeframe to ensure the Act's provisions are enacted effectively.
• The Act will take effect shortly after publication, allowing for timely implementation of its provisions.