Policy basis and governing rationale
- The PSC, under its enabling mandate, is tasked to carry out unified national sports promotion, provide leadership, formulate policies, and set priorities and directions for national amateur sports associations.
- The PSC mandate emphasizes grassroots participation of all sectors, including government and private sectors, to prepare athletes for international competitions.
- PHILSPADA is recognized as the national coordinating non-government agency for sports of persons with disabilities and spearheads programs and projects for development and promotion.
- PHILSPADA is recognized by the PSC as the National Sports Association (NSA) for persons with disability and is an accredited member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Who is commissioned and what for
- Executive Order No. 275 commissions PHILSPADA jointly with the PSC to undertake the hosting of the 3rd ASEAN Paragames 2005.
- The commissioning covers preparation for the forthcoming sports competition and related hosting responsibilities.
- The order imposes a hosting role on both entities jointly, rather than on either entity alone.
Support enjoined from public and private
- All public and private agencies must provide full support for the hosting of the 3rd ASEAN Paragames 2005.
- The order calls upon specific government entities to support and cooperate on the undertaking, including:
- Department of Education
- Department of Transportation and Communications
- Department of National Defense
- Department of Interior and Local Government
- Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Department of Tourism
- Department of Health
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
- National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
- Philippine Information Agency
- The mass media and the entire citizenry are also called to give wholehearted support and cooperation.
- Government agencies are authorized to use their respective budgets to fund activities for the purpose of hosting.
Tax exemptions for event-related funding
- Any financial contribution to the PSC for the specific purpose of hosting the 3rd ASEAN Paragames 2005 is exempt from donor’s tax.
- Any donations to or proceeds from fundraising activities of PHILSPADA for the specific purpose of hosting this event may be exempt from donor’s or income tax.
- The tax exemptions for PHILSPADA apply to the extent and under the conditions allowed by existing law.
Implementation call and authorization effects
- The commissioned entities are directed to undertake hosting preparations for the 3rd ASEAN Paragames 2005.
- All government agencies are expressly authorized to fund activities for the hosting purpose using their respective budgets.
- Public and private agencies are enjoined to provide support to ensure successful preparation and hosting.
Parties, signatories, and formalities
- The President who issued the order is Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The order is countersigned by Alberto G. Romulo, Executive Secretary.
- The order is dated January 26, 2004 and is “DONE in the City of Manila.”