Title
Recognition of PHILSOC for 23rd SEA Games 2005
Law
Executive Order No. 126
Decision Date
Sep 16, 2002
Executive Order No. 126 highlights the importance of coordination and support from various entities for the successful preparation and organization of the 23rd SEA Games in 2005, with the Philippine Sports Commission tasked with coordinating and supporting the Philippine Team.
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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.

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