Philippine Sports Commission

Philippine Sports Commission
Komisyon sa Palakasan ng Pilipinas
Official seal
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 24, 1990 (1990-01-24)
HeadquartersRizal Memorial Sports Complex, Malate, Manila, Philippines
Agency executive
Parent AgencyOffice of the President of the Philippines
Websitewww.psc.gov.ph Edit this at Wikidata

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC, Filipino: Komisyon sa Palakasan ng Pilipinas[1]) is an agency of the Philippine government which tackles matters concerning sports in the country. The sports agency is independent from the Philippine Olympic Committee, a privately-ran organization which enjoys autonomy from the government.

History

Facade of the PSC Administrative Building

The Philippine Sports Commission was created on January 24, 1990, through Republic Act No. 6847 or "The Philippine Sports Commission Act" during the administration of then-President Corazon Aquino.[2]

Relations

Philippine Olympic Committee

The Philippine Sports Commission Act recognizes the role of the Philippine Olympic Committee as the national Olympic body for the International Olympic Committee. It also recognizes the autonomy of the Philippine Olympic Committee and likewise states that all National Sports Associations shall be Autonomous as well.

The Act designates the Philippine Olympic Committee as primarily responsible for activities related to the country's participation in the Olympic Games (International Olympic Committee), Asian Games (Olympic Council of Asia), Southeast Asian Games (Southeast Asian Games Federation), and other international athletic competitions.

Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization

The PSC funds the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHI-NADO), an organization in the Philippines which tackles doping in sports in the Philippines.[3] PHI-NADO is recognized as the national anti-doping body for the Philippines by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).[4]

The Philippines were under threat of sanctions by WADA in early 2024 due to non-compliance of the international body's regulations. This has since been resolved. There are moves to make PHI-NADO a more independent body from the PSC.[5]

Others

The Philippine Sports Commission has a partnership with the United States Sports Academy (USSA) through a Protocol of Cooperation signed in 2017.[6] In May 2018, the PSC entered into a partnership with the USSA where the latter will provide masters and doctorate degree certifications to Filipino sports officials. The Philippine government and the USSA had a similar program in the early 1980s during the administration of then-President Ferdinand Marcos.[7]

The PSC has also relations with bodies from other countries such as Australia, Cuba, China, South Korea, Russia, and Spain to help the PSC develop sports in the country.[6]

In August 2024, Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen granted Yeng Guiao's 2016 mandamus nullifying the Ramos-era Pagcor memorandum. It directed the Pagcor to remit 5% of its gross income per year to PSC from 1993. The PCSO was ordered to account and refund to the PSC, 30% charity fund from the six lottery draws annually, starting 2006.[8]

Leadership

Chairpersons

List of Philippine Sports Commission chairpersons[9]
# Chairman Term Appointed by
From To
1 Cecil Hechanova 1990 1992 Corazon Aquino
2 Aparicio Mequi 1992 1993 Fidel V. Ramos
3 Mel Lopez 1993 1996
4 Philip Ella Juico 1996 June 30, 1998
5 Carlos Tuazon June 30, 1998 January 23, 2002 Joseph Estrada
6 Eric Buhain January 23, 2002 June 8, 2005 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
7 Butch Ramirez June 8, 2005 January 23, 2009
8 Harry Angping January 23, 2009 June 30, 2010
9 Richie Garcia June 30, 2010 June 30, 2016 Benigno Aquino III
10 Butch Ramirez June 30, 2016 June 30, 2022 Rodrigo Duterte
OIC Guillermo Iroy[10] 2022 2022 Bongbong Marcos
11 Noli Eala 2022 2022
12 Richard Bachmann 2022 present

Composition

Chairman: Richard "Dickie" Bachmann

Commissioners:

  1. Olivia "Bong" Coo
  2. Edward Hayco
  3. Walter Torres
  4. Matthew Gaston
  • Term ends on June 30, 2028.

See also

References

  1. ^ Narvaez, Eilene Antoinette; Macaranas, Edgardo, eds. (2013). Mga Pangalan ng Tanggapan ng Pamahalaan sa Filipino (PDF) (in Filipino) (2013 ed.). Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. p. 6. ISBN 978-971-0197-22-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 29, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "PSC Profile". Philippine Sports Commission. June 22, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  3. ^ Isaga, JR (February 20, 2024). "Malacañang helps fast-track anti-doping requirements as PH faces int'l sports ban". Rappler. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Terrado, Rueben (January 26, 2024). "PSC allays fears of Olympic flag ban, says it's completing WADA requirements". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Galvez, Waylon (March 27, 2024). "PSC, PHI-NADO hope to strengthen anti-doping program in PH". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Cordero, Abac (November 1, 2017). "PSC inks deal with USSA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  7. ^ Cordero, Abac (May 10, 2018). "PSC renews partnership with USSA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  8. ^ Mangaluz, Jean (August 23, 2024). "Supreme Court to PAGCOR, PCSO: Remit funds to Philippine Sports Commission". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "Noblemen of Philippine Sports: The PSC Chairmen Legacy". Philippine Sports Commission. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  10. ^ Villar, Joey (July 4, 2022). "Iroy plays role as PSC caretaker". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
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