Philippine Sports Commission

History

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.

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. PHI-NADO is recognized as the national anti-doping body for the Philippines by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).

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.

Others

The Philippine Sports Commission has a partnership with the United States Sports Academy (USSA) through a Protocol of Cooperation signed in 2017. 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.

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.

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.

Leadership

Chairpersons

Composition

Chairman: Patrick Gregorio

Commissioners:

1. Olivia "Bong" Coo
2. Edward Hayco
3. Walter Torres
4. Matthew Gaston

• Term ends on June 30, 2028.

References

References

1. "Staffing Summary Fiscal Year 2025". [[Department of Budget and Management]].
2. (2013). "Mga Pangalan ng Tanggapan ng Pamahalaan sa Filipino". Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
3. (June 22, 2017). "PSC Profile". Philippine Sports Commission.
4. (20 February 2024). "Malacañang helps fast-track anti-doping requirements as PH faces int'l sports ban". Rappler.
5. (26 January 2024). "PSC allays fears of Olympic flag ban, says it's completing WADA requirements". Sports Interactive Network Philippines.
6. (27 March 2024). "PSC, PHI-NADO hope to strengthen anti-doping program in PH". The Manila Times.
7. (November 1, 2017). "PSC inks deal with USSA". The Philippine Star.
8. (May 10, 2018). "PSC renews partnership with USSA". The Philippine Star.
9. (August 23, 2024). "Supreme Court to PAGCOR, PCSO: Remit funds to Philippine Sports Commission". [[The Philippine Star]].
10. "Noblemen of Philippine Sports: The PSC Chairmen Legacy". Philippine Sports Commission.
11. (July 4, 2022). "Iroy plays role as PSC caretaker". The Philippine Star.