Introduction
The Philippine Sports Commission
(PSC) is a government agency established by Republic Act No. 6847 in 1990,
which aims to provide leadership, direction, and financial support to promote
and develop sports in the country. The PSC coordinates and implements sports programs and activities, including grassroots development,
athlete training and development, sports science and research, and sports
promotion and marketing. This article will discuss the history,
organization, functions, and achievements of the Philippine Sports Commission.
History
The Philippine Sports Commission was
created on January 24, 1990, under Republic Act No. 6847, also known as the
Philippine Sports Commission Act. The law provides for the establishment of a
government agency that will be responsible for the promotion and development of
sports in the country. The PSC replaced the Bureau of Youth and Sports
Development, which was abolished by the same law.
Organization
The Philippine Sports Commission is
headed by a Chairman appointed by the President of the Philippines. The
Chairman is assisted by four Commissioners appointed by the
President. The Chairman and the Commissioners serve a term of six years without reappointment. The current Chairman of the PSC is William Ramirez, who
assumed office in 2016.
The PSC has several departments that
are responsible for specific functions. These include the Executive Director’s
Office, the Administrative Department, the Financial Management Department, the
National Sports Association Affairs Department, the Legal Affairs Department,
and the Public Affairs and Communications Department.
Functions
The Philippine Sports Commission has
the following functions:
1. To provide leadership, direction,
and financial support to promote and develop sports in the country.
2. To coordinate and implement
sports programs and activities, including grassroots development, athlete
training and development, sports science and research, and sports promotion and
marketing.
3. To supervise and regulate national sports associations' organization, operation, and activities.
4. To assist national sports associations, athletes, coaches, and other sports-related organizations financially.
5. To promote the country’s
participation in international sports competitions and events.
Achievements
Since its establishment, the
Philippine Sports Commission has significantly contributed to sports development in the country. Some of its notable achievements include:
1. Established the
Philippine Sports Institute, which provides sports science and research
services to athletes, coaches, and organizations.
2. The creation of the Philippine
National Games, a multi-sport competition that aims to discover and
develop young talents from different regions of the country.
3. The development of grassroots
sports programs aims to promote sports among young people and provide
them with opportunities to develop their skills.
4. The establishment of the Athlete
Incentives and Benefits Program, which provides financial assistance to
national athletes and coaches.
5. Promotion of the country’s
participation in international sports competitions, such as the Southeast Asian
Games and the Asian Games.
Conclusion
The Philippine Sports Commission
plays a crucial role in promoting and developing sports in the country.
Through its programs and activities, the PSC has helped discover and develop young talents, support national athletes and coaches, and promote
the country’s participation in international sports competitions. The PSC’s
achievements demonstrate its commitment to promoting sports and developing
world-class athletes in the Philippines.