DECS' Original Mandates and Functions
- DECS mandated under Executive Order No. 117 (1987) to formulate and coordinate physical education policies.
- DECS-Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports (BPESS) tasked to promote mass-based sports education.
- Responsibilities include reviving indigenous games, identifying sports talents, and promoting excellence.
- DECS-BPESS supervises sports programs nationally and augments funding for other organizations.
PSC's Mandate and Role
- Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) created by R.A. 6847 (1990) as the sole policy-making and coordinating body for amateur sports.
- PSC plans, implements, and oversees integrated amateur sports promotion and development programs.
Rationale for Transfer of Functions
- To avoid duplication of efforts in sports programs between DECS and PSC.
- To maximize use of limited resources in sports development.
Legal Basis for the Transfer
- Executive Order No. 117 and R.A. 6847 provide the foundational mandates for DECS and PSC respectively.
- Administrative Code provisions allow the President to reorganize offices and transfer functions.
- PSC is attached to the Office of the President, enabling oversight and direct administration.
Transferring Sports Functions to PSC (Section 1)
- All sports-related functions, programs, and activities of DECS as per Sec. 16 of E.O. 117 are transferred to PSC.
DECS' Defined Role in School-Based Sports (Section 2)
- DECS retains jurisdiction over physical education curriculum.
- Responsible for curriculum enhancement and application within schools.
PSC’s Role in School-Based Sports Management (Section 3)
- PSC becomes the primary agency for national sports development policy.
- Responsible for managing and implementing school-based sports competitions at various levels (district to international).
- Coordination with public and private entities is part of PSC’s function.
Implementation Guidelines (Section 4)
- PSC, together with DECS and other entities, shall formulate rules and guidelines for implementing this Order.
- Deadline for formulation is within forty-five days from effectivity.
Repealing Clause (Section 5)
- Any inconsistent executive orders or administrative issuances are repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
Effectivity Clause (Section 6)
- The Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Summary
- This Order transfers all sports development functions from DECS to PSC to streamline and unify sports programs.
- DECS retains control over the physical education curriculum within schools.
- PSC is tasked with the comprehensive management and development of amateur sports, including school-based competitions.
- Coordinated implementation guidelines will follow to ensure smooth transition and operation under this new framework.