Statement of Policy
- The State promotes sports excellence to uplift Filipino lives.
- Recognition is given to athletes, coaches, and trainers who earn international honors.
- International competitions include Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, Olympic Games, and World Championships.
Definitions
- "Athlete" means a Filipino amateur or former professional athlete who represented the country and won in international competitions, certified by PSC/POC or GAB.
- "Coach and Trainer" means Filipino individuals who formally coached or trained national teams or professional athletes recognized by PSC/POC or GAB.
- "PSC" is the sole policy-making body for amateur sports.
- "POC" serves as the National Olympic Committee.
- "GAB" regulates professional sports locally.
- "International competitions" cover major regional and global competitions.
- "Philippine Sports Hall of Fame" honors outstanding contributors to sports.
Establishment and Coverage
- The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame is created to enshrine distinguished Filipino athletes, coaches, and trainers.
- Coverage includes athletes with international medals: gold in Southeast Asian Games, silver in Asian Games/Asian Cup/regional games, bronze in Olympics/World Games, or titleholders in World Championships.
Nomination Requirements for Athletes
- Candidates must be recommended by individuals or organizations.
- Must have been members of the Philippine National Team or recognized professional athletes.
- Must have won a qualifying medal in specified international competitions.
Nomination Requirements for Coaches/Trainers
- Candidates must be recommended by individuals or relevant organizations.
- Must have been coaches/trainers of national teams or professional athletes.
- Must have trained athletes with qualifying international achievements.
Screening Committee
- Responsible for establishing criteria and procedures for nominations, screening nominees, voting, and enshrinement.
- Composition: Chairman of PSC (Chair), President of POC (Vice-Chair), Chairman of GAB, two POC-accredited national sports association members, and two members from credible sports organizations or private sector.
- Secretariat designated by PSC manages nominations and provides administrative support.
Induction Ceremony
- Conducted every two years by the PSC.
- Honorees receive medals, trophies, or plaques recognizing their enshrinement.
Funding
- PSC allocates funds from its current General Appropriations Act (GAA) budget.
- Future funding included in subsequent GAA annual allocations.
Final Provisions
- Amendments may be made by the Screening Committee.
- Separability clause preserves validity of unaffected provisions if any part is invalidated.
- Repealing clause rescinds inconsistent prior issuances.
- The rules take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.