Purposes of the Federation
- Encourage systematic physical exercise and education.
- Promote and improve amateur athletic sports.
- Establish uniform standards for amateur status and rules governing athletic sports.
- Institute, regulate, and award national amateur athletic championships.
- Incorporate eligible organizations as members.
- Organize and direct athlete training for international representation.
- Encourage establishment of public playgrounds and recreational facilities.
- Raise funds and receive requests for the Jose Rizal Memorial Stadium Project and promote its construction.
Prohibition Against Unauthorized Representation and Estafa
- It is unlawful to falsely represent oneself as a member or agent of the PAAF to solicit or collect money or materials.
- Violators are guilty of estafa (fraud) and subject to legal penalties.
- Fines collected from such cases accrue to the federation’s funds.
Creation and Role of the National Physical Director
- Position created within the Department of Public Instruction.
- Appointment by the Governor-General with Senate advice and consent.
- Responsible for cooperating with PAAF in implementing the Act.
- Performs additional functions as prescribed by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
Membership Classification
- PAAF to admit athletic organizations as members under proper rules and regulations.
- Organizations classified as:
- Regular Members: Organizations devoted to multiple athletic branches.
- Associate Members: Organizations devoted to a single branch.
Board of Governors Composition and Powers
- Composed of two representatives from each regular member, one from each associate member, and the incorporators.
- Holds executive control over the government and administration of PAAF.
- Empowered to adopt constitution, by-laws, rules, and regulations consistent with Philippine laws and this Act.
Officers, Executive Committee, and Meetings
- Annual meetings of the Board of Governors at designated time and place.
- Election of officers: Honorary President, President, three Vice-Presidents, Secretary-Treasurer, and three members.
- Officers and elected members, along with National Physical Director, form the Executive Committee.
- Executive Committee exercises duties typical of such officers and holds board powers when the board is not in session.
- Executive Committee actions are subject to the Board's disapproval upon appeal.
Fiscal Provisions
- Legislative contributions to PAAF to be managed and expended by the Executive Committee.
- Funds used to further the purposes of this Act.
Effectivity Clause
- Act takes effect immediately upon approval (December 7, 1925).