Philippine Sports Commission Establishment Act

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 bureau handles financial, personnel, and supply services.
Coordinating bureau manages plans, research, information, transportation, and communications.
Staff appointed by the Chairman.

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.

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.

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.

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.