Declaration of Policy
- Promote and develop sports in the Philippines to achieve international excellence.
- Support competitiveness in the Olympic Games.
- Foster international amity through sports.
- Establishment of a national sports training facility as a primary strategy.
- Mandated by the Philippine Constitution to promote physical education, sports programs, and training for international competitions.
Establishment of the Philippine Sports Training Center (PSTC)
- Creation of a state-of-the-art, highly scientific sports complex named the Philippine Sports Training Center.
- Planning phase shall not exceed six months after the Act's effectivity.
- Construction of facilities within eighteen months post-planning.
- Location to be suitable for high-level training of athletes, coaches, and referees.
Objectives of the PSTC
- Serve as the official home and primary venue for National Team athletes' development using scientific methods and modern facilities.
- Contribute to sports science and research, partnering with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Philippine Sports Institute (PSI).
- Provide training venue for coaches and referees.
- Host local and international sports competitions as necessary.
- Accomplish any other purposes related to the PSTC's creation.
Sports Facilities and Amenities
- Comprehensive facilities including Administration Building, Dormitories, various sports fields and courts (baseball, volleyball, football, rugby, etc.), gymnasiums, swimming pools, conference halls, medical center, library, and worship room.
- Facilities cater to a wide array of Olympic and non-Olympic sports—from aquatics to wushu.
- Inclusion of other sports recognized by accredited national sports associations subject to PSC's discretion.
Administration, Management, Operation, and Maintenance
- The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) holds authority to administer, manage, operate, and maintain the PSTC.
- PSC manages incidental income, security, personnel assignment, and hiring.
- Employment of highly skilled professional managers with experience in sports administration is mandated.
Ownership
- Full ownership of the PSTC and its facilities is vested in the PSC.
- Land title to be transferred to the PSC through legal means like grant, donation, or just compensation.
Reporting to Congress
- PSC Chairman must submit quarterly reports to House and Senate committees on Youth and Sports Development during the construction period.
Deputy Executive Director
- Appointment of a Deputy Executive Director by the PSC Chairman to supervise daily operations.
- Requirements: Filipino citizen, good moral character, college degree, and at least five years in sports administration.
- Additional personnel may be appointed to assist as necessary.
Assistance from Government Entities
- PSC may request assistance from other government agencies for property acquisition, development, management, maintenance, and program implementation.
Funding
- Appropriation of Three Billion Five Hundred Million Pesos (P3.5 billion) for establishment and construction included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
- Future maintenance and operational costs funded through PSC's budget in the GAA.
- All incidental income forms part of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- PSC shall promulgate rules in coordination with Department of Budget and Management, and Department of Public Works and Highways within 30 days of effectivity.
- Failure to promulgate rules shall not prevent law's implementation.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, remaining provisions remain effective.
Repealing Clause
- All laws and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.