Executive Order Declaring Philippine Youth Games

Philippine Youth Games (Batang Pinoy) is integrated into the national sports development policy.
Expands the Philippine National Games by including young children to develop grassroots talent.
Focused on values formation: patriotism, nationalism, self-discipline, respect for law, hard work, teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and fair play.
Aims to reduce juvenile delinquency by engaging children in sports.
Functions as a recruitment base for specialized sports training and national/international competitions.

National agencies must fully support and coordinate for the promotion and implementation of the Philippine Youth Games.
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) are co-chairmen of the National PFSDC tasked to assist the PSC.
DILG and DECS provide technical manpower, training venues, and other necessary assistance.
Local government units (LGUs) involved in PFSDCs must actively participate and support the program.

LGUs are authorized to allocate funds from their budgets to support the "Sports for All" program and related sports activities.
Funding to support a year-round, well-coordinated sports calendar culminating in the Philippine Youth Games.

PSC is encouraged to seek additional funding from government and non-government organizations.
Tax incentives under Section 20 of RA 6847 apply to donations and contributions made to support the program.

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), the Philippine Olympic Committee, and National Sports Associations are encouraged to cooperate with the program.

The Executive Order declaring the Philippine Youth Games as the national sports development program for children takes effect immediately upon issuance.