Legal Basis and Role of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)
- Republic Act No. 6847 (Philippine Sports Commission Act) acknowledges the POC as the National Olympic Committee.
- POC is primarily responsible for activities related to the country’s participation in the Olympics, SEA Games, and other international competitions.
Establishment and Role of PHILSOC
- The POC has delegated preparation and organization of the 23rd SEA Games to the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHILSOC).
- PHILSOC mainly comprises representatives from the POC and the government.
- The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in coordination with POC and NSAs, is tasked with training and preparing Filipino athletes.
Government Agencies' Coordination and Support (Section 1)
- All government agencies and instrumentalities must coordinate with POC and PHILSOC.
- Coordination aims to ensure efficient preparation, smooth organization, and successful hosting of the 23rd SEA Games.
Joint Preparation and Support for Philippine Team (Section 2)
- PSC, POC, and all concerned NSAs shall cooperate and support one another.
- Focus is on effective preparation and successful participation of the Philippine Team in the SEA Games and related competitions.
Government-wide Assistance Directive (Section 3)
- All government entities including departments, bureaus, agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units are directed to provide assistance and full support to PHILSOC.
- This support is relative to the preparations and activities concerning the 2005 SEA Games.
Encouragement of Support from Non-Government and Private Sectors (Section 4)
- Government-owned and controlled corporations, NGOs, private business sector, educational institutions, social and sectoral groups, and the general public are encouraged to cooperate and provide generous support.
- Such support is crucial for the overall success of the 2005 SEA Games.
Effectivity Clause (Section 5)
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.
Issuance and Authentication
- Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on September 16, 2002.
- Countersigned by the Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo.