2008 O - 05 - ESTABLISHING THE OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS PROGRAM , CREATING THE OCSC AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON FEBRUARY 06, 2008 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay
Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

None.


WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 19 (1) of the 1987 Constitution provides that “The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry”;

WHEREAS, paragraph 2 of the above-quoted constitutional provision states further that “All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the country in cooperation with athletic clubs and sectors”;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 6847 created the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under the Office of the President to carry out this constitutional mandate in coordination with the various government departments and private entities;

WHEREAS, Section 7 (m) of R.A. No. 6847 provides that the PSC shall encourage, promote, and sustain the creation and establishment of regional, provincial, municipal, and barangay or school district sports promotion and development councils composed of officials from the Department of Education, local government officials and representatives of the private sector that shall initiate, conduct and coordinate sports activities in their respective jurisdictions in order to ensure the implementation of the National Policy and Program of “SPORTS FOR ALL”;

WHEREAS, Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 438 on June 27, 2005 approving and adopting the Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) 2005-2010 which shall serve as the guiding framework for National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in the formulation and implementation of youth-oriented programs and policies;

WHEREAS, in Sec. 3 of the above Executive Order, all LGUs are encouraged to adopt the MTYDP in their efforts to address the issues and concerns of the youth at the local level;

WHEREAS, City of OLONGAPO in the past produced excellent athletes who triumphantly competed both in the national and international competitions, either as amateur or professional athletes;

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo can produce a steady supply of athletes for national and international competitions and can have a stronger and more successful sports program if only it will give the full support that the athletes need to boost their morale, maximize their potentials for victory, and inspire them to play their best for the city during competitions;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo seeks to establish an integrated youth and sports development program in order to discover and develop fresh would-be athletes from the primary and secondary levels who will someday represent competently the City of Olongapo in the national level competitions, or who will become national athletes who will bring honor and glory for the city;

WHEREAS, the City Government desires to grant scholarships and assistance to those who will be in the city’s Pool of Players, and especially scholarship privileges in the tertiary level and other incentives for those who will bring home for the city the highest honors in regional, national, and international competitions;

WHEREAS, it is imperative for the City Government to provide and upgrade its sports facilities which is at par with international standards that will give us the capability to host citywide, provincial, regional, and national competitions;

WHEREAS, the City Government also desires to upgrade, enhance and professionalize the skills and capabilities of our local coaches, trainers, and referees and provide them with incentives and benefits that will correspond to their efforts in contributing to the success of the city’s sports program;

WHEREAS, the City Government intends to give due honor and recognition for outstanding Olongapo City athletes by establishing a Hall of Fame for those who contributed significantly to the history of sports in Olongapo by garnering championship trophies and gold medals during regional and national competitions in their respective events;

WHEREAS, the City Government wishes to institutionalize the integrated youth and sports development program and envisions the continuity of its implementation that will transcend the changes in the city’s administration, until it is either repealed or amended in order to give way for a better sports program for the city.

WHEREAS, the Local Government Code (R.A. 7160) mandates all Local Chief Executives to “conduct annual Palarong Barangay , Pambayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan, which shall feature traditional sports and disciplines included in the national and international games”.

WHEREAS, community sports can serve as recruitment base to discover new talents, upgrade skills, pursue sports specialization, including the education and training of the youth for participation in higher level sports competitions.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo and co-sponsored by Councilors Angelito W. Baloy, Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. and Cheenee F. Hoya, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;


RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to enact the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 05
(Series of 2008)

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS PROGRAM , CREATING THE OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS COUNCIL (OCSC) AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

SECTION 1. TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS PROGRAM”

SECTION 2. VISION OF THE SPORTS PROGRAM. It is the vision of all concerned to have a City with a sound and integrated sports program which will provide the basics and fundamentals of sports and lay down the foundation for the development of a healthy citizenry for the City of Olongapo.

SECTION 3. MISSION OF THE SPORTS PROGRAM. The City shall serve as the force behind the promotion and development of Olongapeños by:

3.1 Coordinating and implementing a City-Wide Sports Development Program.

3.2 Promoting the development of the complete individual through sports. This
consist of but not limited to sports, education, physical and character development
with emphasis on sound moral values and ethical standards.

3.3 Providing the means for the participation of its citizenry into sports and physical
fitness.

3.4 Creating for a venue for the specially talented, to develop their talents and skills to the fullest and for high level of sports competition.

SECTION 4. OBJECTIVES OF THE SPORTS PROGRAM. With the foregoing Vision and Mission as the primary consideration, the City shall pursue the following objectives:

4.1 Introduce Olongapeños to sports and physical activities.

4.2 Develop and improve sporting skills emphasizing on the basics and fundamentals of different sports discipline.

4.3 Increase participation in sports and physical fitness.

4.4 Identification, selection and training of specially gifted individuals for city-wide, regional, national and international competitions.

4.5 Foster greater community involvement in sports and physical activity.


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4.6 Develop a partnership of all sectors, government and non-government individuals and institutions.

4.7 Link local, regional, national and international institutions in sports research and development particularly in the field of training systems, methodology, technology and information.

SECTION 5. FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPORTS PROGRAM. The Olongapo City Sports Council (OCSC) under the Office of the City Mayor shall be responsible for the formulation and implementation of the city’s Comprehensive Sports Program. This program shall include, but not limited to the year-round Sports Calendar of Activities, Talent Identification and Development Program, Training Program, and Monthly Training Schedule.

SECTION 6. IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES. The Office of the City Mayor with the Olongapo City Schools Division Office, Olongapo City Sports Development Council (OCSDC), City Administrator, City Treasurer, and the City Budget Officer, shall promulgate implementing guidelines for effective implementation of this ordinance in which such implementing guidelines shall be deemed part of this ordinance.

SECTION 7. SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM. The Olongapo City Schools Division Office, in consultation and cooperation with OCSC, shall formulate a yearly sports program for all public and private schools in the primary and secondary levels for the following purposes:

a. Instill sports awareness among the pupils and students.
b. Foster the value of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
c. Ensure a ready supply of competitive athletes that will represent the City during provincial, regional, and national competitions.
d. Provide a good alternative to using illegal drugs.

SECTION 8. TRAINING OF COACHES, TRAINERS, AND REFEREES. The City Government shall invite professional coaches, trainers, and referees from various sports events as consultants to train our own local coaches, trainers, and referees on the standard rules and techniques for their respective events and improve their performances, both during trainings and competitions. The City Government shall pay such consultants from the budget that will be appropriated for Sports Development.

SECTION 9. INCENTIVES FOR COACHES, TRAINERS, AND REFEREES. Local coaches, trainers, and referees from the City of Olongapo shall be compensated on the following the scheme:

A. Those who shall serve, as coaches, trainers, and referees on a full-time basis shall be paid as full-time employees of the City Government with corresponding benefits that are due to government employees.

SECTION 10. BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES FOR ATHLETES. Athletes from various sports events, who are in the city’s Pool of Players, shall enjoy the following benefits and incentives:




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A. During In-Training

a. Food
b. Subsistence Allowance
c. Complete Set of Uniforms
d. Sports Equipments and Supplies
e. Vitamins

B. During Competition
a. Food
b. Subsistence Allowance
c. Complete Set of Uniforms
d. Sports Equipments and Supplies
e. Vitamins

C. Cash Incentives for Medalist in Regional, National and International Competitions

SECTION 11. SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP.

A. Those that will excel in their respective sports events and consequently bring
honor for the city through their participation in high-level competitions like the
Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet or the Palarong
Pambansa shall enjoy the following benefits:

A.1. They shall be enrolled as scholars in any city government schools.
A.2. They shall be entitled for recommendation in any sports scholarship
program in the Tertiary Level in any city government schools.

B. The Office of the City Mayor shall include the deserving athletes to the “Mayors
Scholarship Program” and shall grant scholarship privileges, benefits, and
incentives to those who excelled in their respective sports events.

SECTION 12. CREATION OF OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS COUNCIL (OCSC) WITH ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Olongapo City Sports Council shall be created to formulate plans that will promote the sports program of the City.

9.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

A. Acts as an umbrella coordinating body for all sports associations, organizations and groups in the city, both private and public defining its nature, functions, compositions and for related purposes.

B. Localize the sports program to help and discover talents of local athletes.

C. Give close coordination with all sports entities to avoid overlapping, duplication of events and dividing “meager resources”.



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D. To implement an integrated sports development program as well as sustain sports training activities, particularly for outstanding athletes and help the city government to identify, plan and manage sports facilities required for the training of athletes and conduct sports.

E. Formulate the Palaro ng Lungsod Program and Implementation plan.

F. Plan and organize the yearly conduct of the event beginning at the barangay, city, regional and national levels.

G. Secure the necessary budgetary, technical and human resources support for the effective implementation of the program.

H. Identify major problems in the areas in the implementation of the Program and recommend necessary measures thereon.

I. Prepare and implement a communication plan to generate support for the program, particularly among the youth.

SECTION 13. COMPOSITION OF OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS COUNCIL: The OCSC shall be chaired by the City Mayor, City Sports Director, SK Federation President with the following as the members:

a. Secretary of OCDC
b. Chairman on Sports Special Activities (e.g. Religious Group, Transport group, Out-of-School youth)
c. Chairman on Barangay Sports Activities and Programs
d. Chairman on School Sports
e. Chairman on Sports for Special People ( e.g. Handicapped and Disabled persons)
f. Chairman on Finance,Ways and Means and Advertising
g. Chairman on Planning and Venue
h. Chairman on Communication
i. Chairman on different Sports Events

SECTION 14. FUNCTION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

a. Shall designate the NGO Representatives, establish linkages and call on other public or private entities or individuals for the assistance of the programs.

b. Meet at least twice a month and plan and formulate a blueprint for the short, medium and long term sports based on the National Policy and Program of “Sports for All”, including a well synchronized year – round
calendar of sports activities and competitions culminating in regional and Palarong Pambansa.

c. Conduct city “Sports Summit” in consultation with other public and private entities concerned to identify and prioritize sports programs and activities in their respective areas of concern and to monitor, review and validate their programs.
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d. Oversee and ensure the implementation of the Physical Fitness and Sports Program.

e. Disseminate proper information to encourage the active participation of the constituents on the Physical Fitness and Sports Activities.

f. Assist in the identification, recruitment and training of talented athletes to compete and represent the city for Regional, National and International Competitions.

g. Submit a quarterly report and plans for schedule of sports activities to the City Mayor.

h. Perform other functions deemed necessary to promote and implement the National Policy Program.

i. Shall formulate guidelines, rules and regulations for a sports for all
programs for the populace including both the youth and other interested
citizens.

j. Shall formulate a comprehensive sports development program starting
from the grassroots level to develop future career and national athletes.

k. Ensure that Non-Government Organizations will give their full support and cooperation and active participation and give priority to physical fitness and sports to foster peace and unity, patriotism, and nationalism, accelerate social progress, preserve human and natural resources, and to promote total human liberation and development.

l. Shall organize a coach’s pool, sports officials’ pool and an athlete’s pool for continuous training and development.

m. Shall assist in sports festivals, league competitions, “palaros”, and other
activities to have a year-round calendar of activities for the youth.

o. Shall organize sports clinics, trainings and seminars by bringing certified
sports facilitators for the youth and interested citizens.

p. Shall assist in the City Meet, CLRAA and the Palarong Pambansa.

SECTION 15. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM. Funding for this program shall come from the city’s 20% Development Fund, sponsorships, City fiesta fund and donations from outside sources.

SECTION 16. HALL OF FAME FOR OLONGAPO CITY SPORTS. The City Government shall establish a Hall of Fame for Olongapo City Sports in honor and due recognition for those athletes, both in the past and in the generations to come, who gave honor and glory for Olongapo City during regional and national competitions by bringing home championship trophies and gold medals in their respective sports events.



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SECTION 17. CONTINUITY OF THE PROGRAM. The Olongapo City Physical Fitness and Sports Development Program, as contained in this ordinance, shall continue to be in full force and effect unless otherwise repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, any provision, section or part of this ordinance is declared not valid by a Court of competent jurisdiction or suspended or revoked such judgment shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions, sections, or parts thereof, which shall remain or continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 19. EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval by the Sangguniang Panlungsod .

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, February 6, 2008.


CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer


GINA GULANES - PEREZ JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES
City Councilor City Councilor


RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor


EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY
City Councilor City Councilor


AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO
City Councilor City Councilor


ELENA C. DABU CARLITO A. BALOY
City Councilor President, Liga ng mga Barangay


CHEENEE F. HOYA
SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON______________________.


JAMES GORDON, JR.
City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.
Secretary to the City Mayor