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Friday, March 29, 2024

Bill on athletes’ right to represent the PH passed

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The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has approved the bill that protects the right of athletes to serve the Philippines as part of the national team and providing penalties for violations.

The proposed “Athletes’ Right To Represent The Philippines Act,” authored by Rep. Cristina Roa-Puno of Antipolo City was approved on second reading before the 17th Congress ended last June.

The bill acknowledges the state policy that the right to represent the country shall be enjoyed by all Filipino athletes, including those belonging to any athletic association, sports organization or club, whether amateur, semi-professional or professional.

Furthermore, the State shall give priority to sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.

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It is the right of an eligible athlete to try out, train, and participate in international sports competitions and represent the country as part of the national team.

The bill mandates employers, educational institutions, athletic associations, sports organizations and clubs, whether amateur, semi-professional or professional, and their officials to allow an athlete to try out, train, participate or represent the country in international sports competitions.

Provided, that such decision to represent the country as part of the national team comes from the athlete’s free will.

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