The 1987 Philippines Constitution Provions of Article 14 Section 19

and its relation to

Lack of support of the Government in Philippines Sport System

Submitted by: Fheymart Neil Guevarra

Table of Contents Preliminaries Title Page ...................................................................................................... i Table of Contents .......................................................................................... ii ______________________________________________________________ Chapters I. Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 II. Study of Related Literature and Studies .................................................. 3 III. Methodology ........................................................................................... 7 IV. Presentation ............................................................................................ 10 V. Analysis ................................................................................................... 10 VI. Summary ................................................................................................ 10 VII. Conclusion ............................................................................................ 11 VIII. Recommendation ................................................................................. 11 ______________________________________________________________ References .................................................................................................... 12

I. Introduction
Sport is all forms of competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and provide entertainment to participants. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. Sport is generally recognised as activities which are based in physical athleticism or physical dexterity, with the largest major competitions such as the Olympic Games admitting only sports meeting this definition, and other organisations such as the Council of Europe using definitions precluding activities without a physical element from classification as sports. However, a number of competitive, but non-physical, activities claim recognition as mind sports. The International Olympic Committee (through ARISF) recognises both chess and bridge as bona fide sports, and SportAccord, the international sports federation association, recognises five non-physical sports, although limits the amount of mind games which can be admitted as sports. Sports are usually governed by a set of rules or customs, which serve to ensure fair competition, and allow consistent adjudication of the winner. Winning can be determined by physical events such as scoring goals or crossing a line first, or by the determination of judges who are scoring elements of the sporting performance, including objective or subjective measures such as technical performance or artistic impression. Sports have been increasingly organised and regulated from the time of the ancient Olympics up to the present century. Industrialisation has brought increased leisure time to the citizens of developed and developing countries, leading to more time for citizens to attend and follow spectator sports, greater participation in athletic activities, and increased accessibility. These trends continued with the advent of mass media and global communication. Professionalism became prevalent, further adding to the increase in sport's popularity, as sports fans began following the exploits of professional athletes through radio, television, and the internet all while enjoying the exercise and competition associated with amateur participation in sports. Sports in the Philippines are sport activities in the Philippines. Basketball and boxing are the most popular sports in the Philippines. Other sports played in the Philippines include football and volleyball. There are five major sports in the Philippines. These are basketball, boxing, billiards, football, and volleyball. Despite being a tropical nation, ice skating is a popular sport in the Philippines. Sports such as athletics, weightlifting, aerobics, and martial arts are also popular recreations.

Other sports including baseball, swimming, wrestling, underwater diving, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, cockfighting, horse racing, motor racing, and jai-alai are also appreciated. With the sport of cockfighting being wildly popular in the Philippines, attracting large crowds who bet on the outcome of fights between the birds, and the sport itself a popular form of fertility worship among almost all Southeast Asians. Such sports activity as the sport of cockfighting, related to ritual forms of worship as practices and rituals of ancient worship intended for the blessings of the supernatural, as "in Indus Valley and other ancient civilizations, mother goddess had been invoked for fertility and prosperity" which included that religious cockfight lay as a prime example of "cultural synthesis of 'little' and 'great' cultures" due to religious syncretisms causing the loss for some of religious significance and hence a sport, while remaining for some as a form of fertility worship and still for others as Baal or Baalim. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) was created through Republic Act No. 6847 in 1990 to serve as the "sole policy-making and coordinating body of all amateur sports development programs and institutions in the Philippines". Its primary function is "to provide the leadership, formulate the policies and set the priorities and directions of all national sports promotion and development, particularly giving emphasis on grassroots participation". The Philippine Sports Commission Act recognizes the role of Philippine Olympic Committee as an IOC affiliate as the National Olympic Committee for the Philippines. It also recognizes the autonomy of POC, an likewise states that all national Sports Associations (NSAs) shall be Autonomous, as well. The Act also recognizes POC 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.

II. Study of Related Literature and Studies Olympics 2012 highlights weak govt support for Philippine sports
The tiny size of the Philippine contingent to the London Olympics 2012 appears to reflect the puny support that amateur sports receive in the country. With just 11 athletes, they are the smallest delegation that the Philippines has sent to the Olympic games since 1996. Some have known since they were children that would probably be in London to compete. Nearly all have known little but training for and dreaming of the Olympics. In 2006, swimmers Jasime Alkhadi and Jessie Lacuna were chosen at the age of 13 to represent the Philippines in an event that was to happen six years later. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz eats, breathes, and lives her sport. She describes her day as a routine of training, eating, resting and more training. Thirty-three-year-old long distance runner Rene Herrera and 31-year-old long jumper Marestella Torres are the veterans of the group. Both athletes have reaped gold medals in several international competitions. This is Herreras first time and Torres second. Training is rigorous and requires the athletes 100 percent effort. Everyone admits having considered quitting at one point or another. But as Alkhadi points out, "It's part of the game. How you overcome that feeling that you want to quit. That's what makes you a winner." For all the athletes, being able to compete in the Olympics is a dream come true in itself. But this also highlights the problems plaguing Philippine sports. The Philippines first sent athletes to compete in the Olympics in 1924, the first Southeast Asian country to do so. Until now, Philippines has not brought home a single gold medal. The coaches say that the substandard training facilities are a big factor. The swimmers had to be sent to Australia for proper training. Torres has to travel to Sta. Cruz, Laguna because the tartan in the Rizal Stadium needed repair. GMA News reporter and sports analyst Chino Trinidad says that Philippine athletes training does not meet Olympic standards. We dont even have a legitimate program wala tayong nakikitang clear-cut sports program sa bansang ito, he says. Joseph Sy, the Philippine delegations head coach for track and field, finds inspiration in fellow Asians who excel in the Olympics. Yun ang nagpapatunay na hindi laging height is might. Yung mga Japanese, nananalo sa marathon. Mga Chinese, nananalo sa ibat ibang events. Ano ba ang pinagkakaiba natin sa kanila? Halos pare-pareho naman ang ating build.

Ang kailangan ng mga atleta ay programa na kayang suportahan ng government natin and pati private sectors. Ang hirap gumawa ng program na walang susuporta, he adds. Aside from their training programs, the athletes compensation is also an issue. Despite devoting their entire lives to their sport, the athletes receive meager allowances. Herrera and Diaz receive P15,000 a month while Lacuna receives P10,000. According to Herrera and Torres, the only way they get to earn cash incentives and rewards is by winning overseas and breaking records, in accordance with Republic Act 9064 or the Sports Benefits and Incentives Act of 2001. Another concern is their retirement benefits. As Torres points out, the clock is ticking and they are not getting any younger. At present, Philippine athletes do not receive retirement benefits. The Senate Bill 2741 or the Professional Filipino Athletes Retirement, Health Care, and Death Benefits Act of 2011 filed by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago is still pending for approval in the committee. For Trinidad, the government needs to understand that sports can be a wonderful medium for nation-building: Hindi nila nakikita na ang laking bahagi ng sports sa pagbi -build ng confidence ng isang nation, sa pag-lift ng spirits ng bansang ito. For now, the Filipino athletes will have to make do with the support that they are receiving. Meanwhile, the Philippines will pray to the heavens and Lady Luck for that elusive Olympic Gold.Alyx Arumpac/PF/HS, GMA News reference: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/264878/newstv/frontrow/olympics-2012highlights-weak-gov-t-support-for-philippine-sports

Limpag: The sad state of Philippine sports

By Mike T. Limpag

SO Sen. Francisco Pangilinan has called for a review of the effectiveness of both the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee after yet another dismal Olympic campaign. I think that move in itself epitomizes the problem of Philippine sports--we have a government that only shows its concern when it becomes ideal to do so. Wasnt this same call made in 2000, 2004 and 2008? It never got us anywhere. Calls like this become precisely that, a call.

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV actually started a similar move last year by filing a bill that would have abolished the PSC and created a cabinet-level Department of Sports. But, again, that move reeked of politics. Sen. Trillanes, like Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, got himself elected the head of an NSA which had two factions, and the faction Sen. Trillanes belonged in the Table Tennis Association of the Philippines was one not supported by the PSC. In the Tatap infighting, one group accused another of threatening to shoot one member. While I doubt the sincerity of Sen. Pangilinan, I agree, something has to be done. Something has to change. Lack of funds, of course, is a problem. But I dont think its THE problem. As I always love to point out, look at how Dan Palami and the Philippine Football Federation did it. Or even better, take the case of Ed Hayco and the Cebu City Sports Commission. The CCSC doesnt have millions to fund a grassroots program, what it has is a leader with an infectious indomitable spirit and will. The CCSC wanted to promote chess among the schools, but they didnt have the teachers who can teach the players. No problem, they invited the chess-playing professionals of Cebu, the National and International Masters, got them to teach the teachers, who in turn, taught the students. No tournament? No problem. They stated a classroom, school-wide, district-wide, then city-wide tournament, resulting to Cebu City getting the Guinness World Record for the most-participated tournament in the world with more than 40,000. And thats just with chess. The CCSC has programs for other sports too that are driven by volunteers. I wonder what the Sen. Pangilinans review with the NSAs can do, but I hope, just this once, it will lead to changes. You see, because of their very set-up, the different NSAs can spend the next two Olympics fighting each other and the goverment cant do squat about it. All sports disputes, unless settled by the NSA itself, must be resolved through the Court of Arbitration in Sports, based in Switzerland. And the POC president? Its like the position of the Philippine president--to get the votes so you can keep your position, you align yourself with strange bedfellows, which is why LP is now working with NP, right? The NSA heads elect the POC president, a position of power, not only in the Philippines but internationally because you automatically get a seat in the International Olympic Committee. Folks are calling for the blanket resignations of all sports officials, but I dont agree with that, since that would punish those who are working for their sport, too.

If it were up to me, officers of all NSAs that havent produced a single medal in international competition should resign; so, too, should all officials of all factions in NSAs that werent able to resolve their leadership squabble in less than a year. The PSC automatically gets the blame for the failure of the NSAs to come up with a solid program for their players. And what kind of players do we have? In one popular sport in the country, we had a national team, who, in order to keep their allowance, manufactured their training reports. That shenanigan was made obvious when this national team lost to a bunch of ex-collegiate stars in a national competition. Athletes and NSAs like that, who are only concerned for themselves, have no place in Philippine sports. reference: sports-237991 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/08/17/limpag-sad-state-philippine-

III. Methodology
Qualitative Research

To gain an understanding of underlying reasons and motivations To provide insights into the setting of a problem, generating ideas and/or hypotheses for later quantitative research To uncover prevalent trends in thought and opinion

A method of inquiry employed in many different academic disciplines, traditionally in the social sciences, but also in market research and further contexts.[1] Qualitative researchers aim to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior. The qualitative method investigates the why and how of decision making, not just what, where, when. Hence, smaller but focused samples are more often needed than large samples.

This research relies on a case study approach to understand further how the government is trying to support the Philippine Sport System . A system-level study has several advantages over a study of individual data. First, it allows a richer set of data for the study. Second, it permits a comparison of the ways those different set of data. Researcher identified from a research materials which profiles distinctive data.. This study does not attempt to establish a causal representation of what really is the participation of the government on supporting the Philippine Sports System. The study is based on a qualitative and participatory design, not an experimental design.

IV. Presentation
Much of the Philippines drastically slacking performance in international athletics can be attributed to the governments inconsistent funding. Funding is a problem, because you need coaching, competition and the wellness of the athlete. It is expected for the Philippine government to provide for the representatives of our nation, but, to the dismay of most people, this is not the case. Athletes are often left to pay for their expenses The lack of funding over a long period of time can lead to a lack of infrastructure and equipment for athletes, incurring debilitating effects on the development of our nations top sportsmen. This is especially apparent for Andrea Faustmann, a teammate of Esteves, who laments the fact that Philippine equipment is often primitive compared to our strong competitors.

V. Analysis
It is understandable for government to focus on the more practical concerns of national economic development. However, the country seems to be missing out on another crucial element. Broadly speaking, when a national sports project is initiated, managed well, and treated as a key component of a strategy to improve lives, the inevitable by-product is a strong sense of national pride and identity. This intense affinity to the notion of nationhood can in turn provide the literal and figurative capital needed to work on the so-called more pressing problems.

VI. Summary
The Philippines is not lacking in talents and the country's poor performance is always and easily blamed to the perceived lack of vision and support from government. Despite the government funding and efforts in its sports grassroots development program, athletes still complain of alleged lack of support such as meager allowances for food, training and preparations for local and international competitions.

VI. Conclusion To revive sports culture, the government should revisit the sporting framework of Philippines. Otherwise, the immense potential of the country in sports can never be realized. It can be expected that the government will play a proactive role in promoting sports in Philippines to establish the country as a sporting nation.

VII. Recommendation A few steps may be recommended to make these initiatives more comprehensive. First, the allocation of funds, should be increased to broad-base sports in the country. Second, sports should be made as an integral part of the education system to inculcate sports culture from the school level. Third, the effectiveness of the developmental projects should be evaluated periodically. Fourth, uniformity should be maintained in sports specific activities of various places in the Philippines to provide equal participation opportunity to its citizens. Finally, a structure of good governance should be incorporated to make the system transparent and accountable. Lastly, the government should acknowledge that the burden of financing and supporting the Philippines Sport System for the athletes in every aspect. Should the government do their part effectively, there shall be overall sports development which is not only good for building a better image for the country.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_the_Philippines http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Sports_Commission http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/08/17/limpag-sad-state-philippine-sports-237991 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/264878/newstv/frontrow/olympics-2012-highlightsweak-gov-t-support-for-philippine-sports http://www.snapsurveys.com/techadvqualquant.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualitative_research http://www.rappler.com/sports/10591-the-problem-with-philippine-sports