EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 163 March 3, 1994
DECLARING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES AS THE CENTERPIECE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Section 19(1), Article XIV, of the 1987 Constitution provides that: "The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry;
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 6847 created the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under the Office of the President to carry out this constitutional mandate in coordination with the various government departments and agencies and private entities;
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 63 created the National, Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal, and Barangay Physical Fitness and Sports Development Councils (PFSDC), which shall act as the nationwide organizational network to assist the Philippine Sports Commission in the planning, information dissemination, and actual implementation and monitoring of the National Policy and Program of "SPORTS FOR ALL";
WHEREAS, the Philippine Sports Commission, in accordance with the National Physical Fitness and Sports Development Council (NPFSDC)...
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Declaring the Philippine National Games as the Centerpiece Program
Executive Order No. 163
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".
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".