Declaring the Philippine National Games as the Centerpiece Program

Case Overview and Summary

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 163

Declaring the Philippine National Games as the Centerpiece Program

- Cites Section 19(1), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, which mandates the State to promote physical education, sports programs, and amateur sports.
- Cites Republic Act No. 6847, which created the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under the Office of the President to carry out the constitutional mandate.
- Cites Executive Order No. 63, which created the National, Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal, and Barangay Physical Fitness and Sports Development Councils (PFSDC) to assist the PSC.
- The PSC, in coordination with the NPFSDC and the DILG, has launched the Philippine National Games as the centerpiece program for national physical fitness and sports development towards "Philippines 2000".
- The Philippine National Games program aims to address the need for a comprehensive grassroots sports development program, generating sports activities in the countryside and harnessing the full potential of the people for athletic excellence.

Provisions:

- Section 1: All local government units constituting the PFSDC pursuant to Executive Order No. 63 are directed to extend their full support and active participation in the Philippine National Games.
- Section 2: All local government units are authorized to appropriate necessary funds from their available budget for the promotion of the "Sports for All" program, including a well-synchronized year-round calendar of sports activities and competitions culminating with the celebration of the National Games.
- Section 3: All non-governmental organizations, the Philippine Olympic Committee, the National Sports Associations, and the private sector are urged to cooperate for the success of the National Games leading towards "Philippines 2000".