Benefits for Philippine National Athletes and Coaches

National Athletes: Filipino citizens, members of the national training pool recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), representing the Philippines internationally.
National Coaches and Trainers: Filipino citizens, part of the national coaches and trainers pool recognized by PSC, who have officially coached or trained national athletes in international competitions.
International Competitions: Competitions sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or held every 4 years including qualifying championships for the Olympics or World Championships; excludes prize money events and those honoring personalities or sponsors.

20% discount on transportation, lodging, restaurants, recreation centers, medicine, and sports equipment nationwide.
Minimum 20% discount on admission to theaters, cinemas, concerts, circuses, carnivals, and similar cultural/amusement venues.
Free medical and dental consultations in public or private hospitals; health insurance provided by Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC).
Comprehensive social security program formulated by Social Security System (SSS) within 180 days from act approval.
Priority in government livelihood and national housing programs (subject to agency guidelines).
Tax credits for establishments granting discounts, rules by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Winning national athletes or one family member within fourth degree of consanguinity entitled to scholarships covering tuition fees in state colleges/universities.
Priority in state scholarships via CHED and TESDA, subject to applicant qualifications.
Encouragement for private schools to adopt scholarship programs for winning athletes.

Lump sum equivalent to 25% of total cash incentives earned during active sports career, payable within 60 days post retirement.

Lump sum of ₱30,000 to primary beneficiaries (spouse and children), or secondary beneficiaries (parents, siblings if no primary beneficiaries), for funeral expenses.

Individual event medalists receive cash rewards depending on competition and medal:
- Olympic Games: ₱5M (gold), ₱2.5M (silver), ₱1M (bronze)
- World Championships: ₱2.5M, ₱1M, ₱500K respectively
- Asian Games: ₱1M, ₱500K, ₱100K respectively
- SEA Games: ₱100K, ₱50K, ₱10K respectively
Team event payouts divided among members; teams ≥5 members receive double individual awards divided equally.
Demonstration and exhibition sports earn 50% of Olympic awards.
Monetary incentives for SEA Games athletes who equal or surpass existing game records starting 2001.

Athletes who won medals in international competitions before the law’s enactment receive Section 4 benefits and 50% of cash incentives in Section 8, offset by previous awards received.

Incentives at 50% of athlete awards if coached the athlete/team at least one year prior to competition.
Certification required from athlete or team captain.
Philippine Coaches Accreditation Council created to accredit and recognize coaches and trainers.

PSC may adjust schedules based on studies and consultations to reflect athletes’ economic needs.
No reduction below prescribed minimums allowed.
Donations are separate from mandated incentives.

Source: Net income from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), allocated to National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) of PSC.
NSDF allocations: ≥60% for athlete training; ≥5% for elementary/high school athlete selection in specific sports.
Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) administers the latter fund.

PSC coordinates with POC, DECS, CHED, TESDA, and other agencies to issue implementing rules within 60 days.

Separability Clause: invalidity of any part does not affect remainder of Act (Section 14).
Repealing Clause: inconsistent laws or provisions amended or repealed (Section 15).
Effectivity: Act takes effect 15 days after approval and publication in Official Gazette or newspapers (Section 16).