Creation and Membership
- Created as a body corporate and politic in the Philippines.
- Founding members listed with successors in interest included.
- National Sports Associations (NSAs) incorporated.
Purposes of the Corporation
- Encourage physical education and fitness.
- Promote amateur athletic sports.
- Establish uniform amateur standards and rules.
- Develop sportsmanship and fair play.
- Promote establishment of sports centers and recreational facilities.
Board of Governors Composition
- Composed of surviving incorporators and three representatives from each NSA.
- No representative shall represent more than one NSA.
Board Functions, Powers, and Duties
- Adopt constitution and by-laws.
- Establish uniform rules governing amateur athletes and sports.
- Create rules governing procedure for hearings and appeals.
- Suspend or withdraw recognition of member associations with required board votes.
- Authorize executive committee for property and fund transactions.
Board Meetings and Quorum
- Annual general meeting required.
- Special meetings can be called by President or by one-third of members.
- Quorum: Majority presence; no proxy votes allowed.
- Each member entitled to one vote.
Corporate Officers
- Officers: President, first and second Vice-Presidents, executive secretary-treasurer.
- Election by Board; President and executive secretary-treasurer need not be Board members but must be dedicated to sports.
- Terms: President and Vice-Presidents - 2 years; Secretary-Treasurer - 4 years.
- Vacancy occurs if officer ceases to be a representative; special election to fill unexpired term.
Executive Committee Composition
- President, two Vice-Presidents, executive secretary-treasurer.
- One representative from each NSA.
- Three members-at-large: one each from Senate, House of Representatives, and Office of the President.
- Can select two additional public members.
- NSA of Federation President appoints an additional representative.
Executive Committee Powers and Duties
- Implement policies and decisions from Board of Governors.
- Prepare annual budget for Board approval.
- Coordinate activities among NSAs.
- Manage Federation properties and athletic facilities.
- Adopt necessary rules and regulations.
- Maintain exclusive rights over Olympic and Philippine sports insignia.
- Decide appeals on amateur status and disputes.
- Promote sports centers, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.
Formation Conditions for Board and Executive Committee
- Requires at least nine fully organized and operating NSAs.
National Sports Association (NSA) Organization and Recognition
- One NSA per individual sport.
- Application requires constitution, by-laws, member list, and filing fee.
- Executive Committee grants recognition if the association promotes the Act's purposes.
- Application must be acted upon within three months.
- Existing executive committee handles recognitions before formation of new committee.
- NSAs must be formed within six months after the Act's passage.
Nature and Autonomy of NSAs
- Autonomous and exclusive control over their respective sports for development and promotion.
NSA Membership
- Determined by NSA constitution and by-laws.
- Voting membership requires 60% Filipino citizenship among team/organization athletes.
NSA Functions, Powers, and Duties
- Adopt constitution and by-laws.
- Raise funds by donations and benefits.
- Manage properties.
- Affiliate with international/regional associations with Executive Committee consultation.
- Conduct competitions excluding Olympics and Asian Games.
- Submit annual reports on finances and activities.
- Appoint representatives to Board and Executive Committee.
- Decide on amateur status, discipline, and disputes with appeal rights.
- Develop athlete training programs.
- Select national team members considering skill and moral character.
- Keep accurate competition records and license officials.
- Perform necessary acts consistent with the Act.
Restriction on Holding Office
- No person can be president or head of more than one NSA.
National Olympic Committee Composition
- Members of Executive Committee whose sports are in Olympic program.
- Three government representatives.
- One International Olympic Committee representative.
- Functions according to International Olympic Committee rules.
Business Location
- Principal place of business for Federation and NSAs in Manila or Quezon City.
Properties and Funds
- Classified as common or particular.
- Common properties include Rizal Memorial Stadia and others owned by Federation.
- Common funds include receipts from sweepstakes races, donations, dues, income from properties.
- Particular properties and funds owned by individual NSAs.
- Dissolution of NSA leads to holding of properties in trust by Federation.
Presidential Land Grant
- President may grant public domain land to Federation for its purposes.
Expenditure of Funds
- Common funds used for administration, maintenance, and supporting Filipino athletes.
- Particular funds used for respective NSA purposes.
- Voluntary contributions possible if funds insufficient.
Use of Facilities
- Priority use given to NSAs and members.
- Rental fees determined by Executive Committee.
Tax Exemption
- Income, properties, and importation of sports equipment by Federation and members exempt from taxes.
- Equipment must be exclusively for sports use and not for commercial profit.
Effect of Non-Membership
- Non-members of recognized NSAs barred from national competitions and representing the country.
Penal Clause
- Penalties include imprisonment up to one year, fines up to P1,000, or both.
- Offenses: Unauthorized solicitation of funds, unauthorized use of Olympic insignia, commercial sale of sports equipment.
Appropriation for NSA Formation
- P100,000 appropriated from the National Treasury for formation expenses.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals inconsistent previous laws, including Act No. 3262.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect the remainder of the Act.
Effectivity
- Act takes effect upon approval.