Creation and Status of the Philippine Sports Commission
- Creation of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) as a corporate body.
- PSC attached to the Office of the President.
- Chairman ranked equivalent to department undersecretary; Commissioners equivalent to assistant secretaries.
Corporate Powers and Scope
- PSC exercises corporate powers: has a seal, can sue and be sued.
- Sole policy-making and coordinating body for amateur sports development.
- DECS responsible for school sports within the national framework.
Objectives of the Commission
- Lead and set policies for national amateur sports development emphasizing grassroots participation.
- Encourage participation from government and private sectors.
- Supplement government appropriations for sports promotion.
Functions of the Commission
- Plan and implement integrated amateur sports programs, including the Decade of Physical Fitness and Sports (1990-2000).
- Coordinate with national and international sports bodies.
- Develop sports facilities and complexes.
- Regulate publicly-funded sports complexes.
- Develop implementing rules and delineate responsibilities among stakeholders.
- Assist in formulating industry incentives for local manufacture of sports equipment.
- Provide incentives and recognition to deserving sports stakeholders.
- Encourage establishment of regional and local sports councils.
- Conduct research, promotion, and fundraising activities related to sports.
Composition and Qualifications
- Commission composed of a Chairman and four Commissioners appointed by the President.
- Chairman and Commissioners must be Filipino citizens, recognized in sports, at least 30 years old, and of good moral character.
Salaries and Appointment Powers
- Chairman’s compensation equivalent to an undersecretary; Commissioners equivalent to assistant secretaries.
- Power to appoint officers and personnel, fix compensation, delegate functions, enter contracts, and manage properties.
Powers and Authorities
- Acquire, own, and dispose of properties and equipment.
- Regulate acquisition and use of sports materials.
- Support national sports associations.
- Confer awards and grants.
- Impose sanctions for violations of policies.
- Accept donations and ensure implementation of sports programs by government agencies.
Philippine Olympic Committee Recognition
- POC recognized as the National Olympic Committee for the Philippines.
- Retains autonomy.
- Responsible for Olympic and other international games participation.
National Sports Associations
- Recognized by PSC as autonomous bodies with exclusive technical control over their sports.
- Subject to PSC’s supervisory powers.
- Constitutions must comply with POC’s constitution and by-laws.
- Require teams to have at least 60% Filipino athletes to be voting members.
- Powers include fundraising, property management, affiliation with international bodies, conducting competitions, appointing POC representatives, athlete discipline, coach selection, record-keeping, and licensing officials.
Executive Director and Staff
- Executive Director appointed by Chairman; preferably among Commissioners.
- Supervises day-to-day operations.
- Deputy Executive Directors head administrative and coordinating bureaus.
- Qualifications: Filipino citizen, at least 25 years old, good moral character, college graduate, with five years in sports administration.
Administrative Functions
- Administrative bureau handles financial, personnel, and supply services.
- Coordinating bureau manages plans, research, information, transportation, and communications.
- Staff appointed by the Chairman.
Tax Provisions
- No tax on use of sports facilities.
- PSC exempt from customs duties on importation of sports equipment and supplies.
- Donors to PSC, POC, and national sports associations enjoy tax exemptions and deductions.
- Sports delegations exempt from travel-related taxes.
Land and Facilities
- President may allocate public land to PSC for regional training centers.
- Control and management of national government sports facilities transferred to PSC, excluding local government units and educational institutions’ properties.
- Specific sports complexes listed under PSC control.
Cooperation and Abolishment of Previous Agencies
- Government entities must assist PSC.
- Abolishment of Gintong Alay Foundation and other sports foundations; assets and functions transferred to PSC.
- Employees of abolished entities absorbed as feasible.
Funding
- Initial appropriation of ₱25 million from the National Treasury.
- Operating expenses capped at 20% of the annual budget; at least 80% devoted to sports programs.
- Funding sources include lottery proceeds, taxes from gaming, postal stamp sales, and import taxes on athletic equipment.
- Additional appropriations from Congress for deficits.
Repealing, Separability and Effectivity
- Repeals laws or regulations inconsistent with the Act.
- Invalid provisions do not affect the rest of the Act.
- Takes effect upon approval and publication in two national newspapers.