Athletic Programs Report Act

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11180 (Athletic Programs Report Act)

Title: Requiring higher education institutions to report participation and program support expenditures in all college athletic programs.

- Policy and Objectives (Section 2):
• Promote physical education, encourage athletic programs, league competitions, and amateur sports.
• Foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for a healthy and alert citizenry.
• Provide equal opportunities for male and female athletes to receive training and participate in sports activities.

- Definitions (Section 3):
• College Athletic Programs: College/university athletic programs, league competitions, amateur sports, and training for international competitions. (Section 3a)
• Higher Education Institution (HEI): Educational institution engaged in college-level education offering degree programs. (Section 3b)
• National Sports Associations: Various national sports associations accredited by the Philippine Olympic Committee. (Section 3c)
• Program Support Expenditures: Operating, scholarship, and other expenditures incurred by the HEI for organizing athletic teams and participating in athletic programs. (Section 3d)

- Reporting Requirements for HEIs (Section 4):
• Submit an annual report to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) containing:
    • Total number of participants and their gender. (Section 4a)
    • Ratio of male to female participants. (Section 4b)
    • Total operating expenses for the athletic program. (Section 4c)
    • Total scholarship expenditures and ratio to total participants. (Section 4d)
    • Ratio of male to female scholarship expenses. (Section 4e)
    • Total number of contests participated in by the team. (Section 4f)
    • Gender and employment status (full-time/part-time) of head coach. (Section 4g)
    • Number, gender, and employment status of assistant coaches. (Section 4h)
    • Number and gender of graduate assistant coaches. (Section 4i)
    • Number and gender of volunteer assistant coaches. (Section 4j)
    • Ratio of participants to coaches. (Section 4k)
    • Level of participation of National Sports Associations, including number of athletes registered. (Section 4l)
• HEIs must make the report publicly available through online, school paper, bulletin boards, or other means. (Section 4)

- Publication Duty of CHED (Section 5):
• CHED shall compile and publish annually on its website or in a newspaper of general circulation the reports collected from HEIs, including athletic conferences recognized by intercollegiate athletic associations.

- Reportorial Requirement (Section 6):
• CHED shall submit the reports required under Section 4 to Congress on an annual basis.

- Sanctions (Section 7):
• CHED shall impose disciplinary sanctions against HEI officials or employees found violating Section 4 reporting requirements, pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act No. 7722 (Higher Education Act of 1994).

- Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 8):
• Within 60 days of the Act's effectivity, CHED, in coordination with relevant associations, shall issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

- Separability Clause (Section 9):
• If any provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and effective.

- Repealing Clause (Section 10):
• All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules, and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.

- Effectivity (Section 11):
• This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.