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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 79 - DECLARING
THE PALARO NG BAYAN AS THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY SPORTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Section 13, Article II of the 1987
Constitution “recognizes the vital role of youth in nation building and
shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being”;
WHEREAS, Section 19(1), Article XIV thereon 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, the Local Government Code (R.A. 7160) mandates all Local Chief
Executives to “conduct an annual Palarong Barangay, Pambayan,
Panlungsod, and Panlalawigan, which shall feature traditional sports
and disciplines included in national and international games . . .;”
WHEREAS, Executive Order Nos. 63 and 64, series of 1993, provide a
nationwide organizational network such as the National Physical Fitness
and Sports Development Council (NPFSDC) to assist the Philippine Sports
Commission (PSC) in the implementation of the National Policy and
Program for “Sports for All,” particularly the enhancement of community
sports programs and grassroots participation; and,
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, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do
hereby order:
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President,
League of Provinces
President, League of Cities
President, League of Municipalities
President, Liga ng mga Barangay
President, Pambansang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan
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All Local Government Units (LGUs) constituting the Physical Fitness and
Sports Development Councils (PFSDCs) are hereby enjoined to extend full
support and active participation to the program.
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and National Sports Associations
(NSAs) are hereby encouraged to lend their support and cooperation to
the program.
Sec. 8. Since 19.07.98.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 5th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and
Ninety-Nine.
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