The National Academy of Sports

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11470 (The National Academy of Sports)

Principles and Objectives:
- Recognizes the State's role in promoting quality education and protecting the well-being of the youth.
- Establishes a national sports program to develop athletes, promote physical education, and encourage sports programs and competitions. (Section 2)
- Creates the National Academy of Sports (NAS) System to develop athletic skills and talents of students in world-class sports facilities. (Section 3)

NAS System:
- Offers full scholarships for secondary education to Filipino citizens with potential in sports. (Section 4)
- Curriculum designed for student-athletes' education and special training needs, enabling them to excel in sports and pursue careers. (Section 4)

Main Campus:
- Main campus to be established at the New Clark City Sports Complex, Capas, Tarlac, within one year of the law's effectivity. (Section 5)
- Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to provide land and construct classrooms, dormitories, and sports facilities. (Section 5)
- NAS System given priority in using the facilities free of charge, without prejudice to national and international sports events. (Section 5)

Administration:
- Headed by an Executive Director appointed by the Board of Trustees for a 5-year term. (Section 6)
- Board of Trustees composed of DepEd Secretary (Chairperson), PSC Chairperson (Vice Chairperson), NAS Executive Director, POC President, CHED Chairperson, and two private sector representatives. (Section 7)
- Board's powers include formulating policies, approving curricula, personnel management, granting scholarships, and receiving donations. (Section 8)
- Board can approve hiring of foreign coaches, trainers, and consultants upon PSC's certification of necessity. (Section 9)
- Executive Committee screens students, selects scholarship recipients, develops curricula, and implements Board policies. (Section 12)
- Deputy Executive Director assists the Executive Director. (Section 13)
- Registrar keeps records and acts as Board Secretary. (Section 14)
- Treasurer keeps custody of funds and properties. (Section 15)

Personnel and Funding:
- Executive Director employs professional managers, educators, coaches, trainers, and other personnel. (Section 16)
- Government employees engaged as lecturers may receive additional compensation. (Section 16)
- Payment of national taxes and customs duties charged against the Tax Expenditure Fund. (Section 17)
- Donations and contributions to NAS System are tax-exempt and deductible. (Section 18)
- DepEd Secretary to include necessary funding in the Department's budget. (Section 21)
- BCDA to include construction costs in its procurement plan. (Section 21)

Oversight and Implementation:
- Joint Congressional Oversight Committee monitors and evaluates implementation. (Section 20)
- DepEd and PSC to promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 30 days of effectivity. (Section 22)
- Separability clause and repealing clause included. (Sections 23-24)
- Effectivity 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a major daily newspaper. (Section 25)