DepEd Order No. 43, s.

2016
Dated June 22, 2016

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND

REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
10588 OR THE PALARONG PAMBANSA
ACT OF 2013
 ELIGIBILITY AND ACCREDITATION
Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

1. The National Screening and Accreditation Committee (SEC. 17)

2. Duties and Functions of the NSAC (SEC. 18)
3. Rules on Participation (SEC. 19)
4. Eligibility of Athletes (SEC. 20)
5. Grounds for Disqualification (SEC. 21)
6. Documentary Requirements (SEC. 22)
7. Eligibility and Documentary Requirments to be submitted by the
Coaches and Assistant Coaches (SEC. 23)
8. Replacement of Athletes, Coaches and Chaperones (SEC. 24)
9. Protest on Eligibility and Appeals on Disqualification
10.Sanction against Athletes, Technical Officials and other persons (SEC.
26)
 COMPOSITION
Ref.: Section 17 (d), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

RSAC (to be designated by the Regional Director upon consultation

with the Regional Athletic Association)

1. Representative from DepEd Regional Legal Division (Legal

Unit Region/Division)
2. Two Government Physicians
3. Two Government Dentists
4. Chairmen or Co-Chairmen of the Division Screening and
Accreditation Committees (DSAC)
 RULES AND GUIDELINES
FOR THE
SCREENING AND ACCREDITATION
OF ATHLETES, COACHES, ASSISTANT
COACHES AND CHAPERONES FOR
THE PALARONG PANREHIYON
 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Section 18, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

NSAC /RSAC/DSAC/ASAC/MSAC
1. Screen the documents submitted by the athletes,
coaches, assistant coaches and chaperones
(ACAC).
2. Accredit qualified ACAC. (2 months submission of
masterlists, sanction)
3. Issue photo galleries of qualified athletes for every
region/division to the tournament managers.
4. Consider replacement ACAC of during screening
5. Monitor the screening and accreditation of ACAC in
lower meets.
 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Section 18, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

NSAC /RSAC/DSAC/ASAC/MSAC

6.Re-check and monitor the fielding of athletes

during actual competition based on the
photo gallery submitted to the
Tournament Managers.
7. Monitor fielding of ACAC during Palaro.
8. Take cognizance on appeal from the
decision of RSAC or DSAC.
9. Resolve Protest (Section 25).
 RULES ON PARTICIPATION
Section 19, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES’ PARTICIPATION

1.Participants shall be elementary and

secondary athletes from public and
private schools who participated in the
lower meets (Division and Regional).
2.Participants for Elementary Level are
pupils from KINDER to GRADE 6.
 RULES ON PARTICIPATION
Section 19, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES’ PARTICIPATION

3. As a general rule, Kinder to Grade 6 shall

play in the elementary division, and Grade 7
to 12 athlete shall play in the secondary
division. However, elementary athletes who
have been declared overage in the
elementary level may be allowed to play in
the secondary level.
 RULES ON PARTICIPATION
Section 19, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES’ PARTICIPATION
4. Athlete already graduated in the Elementary level
cannot play in the elementary division, even if he is
still underage.
5. Participants for Secondary Level are students from
GRADE 7 to GRADE 12 and THOSE WHO HAVE
BEEN DECLARED OVER AGE Elementary pupils but
not more than 18 years old.
6. NO MORE CALIBRATION
 ELIGIBILITY
Section 20 (a), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES ‘ ELIGIBILITY (Regular Sports Events)

1. Filipino Citizen.
2. Enrolled in, attended and/or completed the present
School Year in a school permitted or recognized by
the DepEd.
3. Specific cut off date of [age] eligibility in Elementary
or Secondary Level will be issued by the Palaro
Board. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE TECHNICAL
RULES ON AGE REQUIREMENT IN SELECTED
EVENTS.
 ELIGIBILITY
Section 20 (a), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES ‘ ELIGIBILITY (Regular Sports Events)

4.Transferees from one Region to another

Region before or at the beginning of the
School Year.
5. Transferees from one Division to another
Division who participated in the lower meets.
 GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Section 21 (a), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Events)

1.Over age (more than 13 years old for

Elementary and more than 18 years old
for Secondary).
2.With 3rd molar tooth for Elementary
athletes.
3.With 3 or more failing Grades in
learning areas in 2nd Grading.
 GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Section 21 (a), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Events)

4. Current or previous member of National Team,

National Training Pool, National Development Pool
and received stipend or allowance from PSC or
played in the SEA Games, Asian Youth Games,
Asian Youth Games, Asian Games or Olympic
Games EXCEPT those who participated in OTHER
FOREIGN INVITATIONAL COMPETITION or
participating for OTHER EVENT.
 GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Section 21 (a), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Events)

5. Failed to submit the required

documents.
6. Banned in the previous Palaro or
disqualified in the lower meets.
7. Other grounds i.e. falsification of
documents, misrepresentation and use
of prohibited drugs.
 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016
ATHLETES (Regular Sports Event)

1. Athletes Record (AR) signed by Athlete, Coach, and

Division Sports Supervisor/Coordinator.
2. For local-born, original and photocopy of NSO (PSA)
certified Birth Certificate. Late REGISTRATION must
be 1 year prior to the current Palaro.
3. For foreign-born, Birth Certificate issued by foreign
country and valid passport or document issued by
Bureau of Immigration or Department of Foreign
Affairs showing Filipino citizenship. (IN LIEU OF NSO
BC)
 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016
ATHLETES (Regular Sports Event)

4. Certified True copy or computer printed Form 137

with Learner Reference Number, signed by Teacher-
Adviser, Registrar or School Head, and Division
Sports Supervisor, PESS Coordinator or Education
Program Supervisor in charge for sport.
5. Athletes enrolled in Alternative Delivery Mode
(home study program/open high school program),
copy of the Numerical or Descriptive Rating
equivalent to the 2nd Grading Period of regular
classes.
 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Event)

6. Certificate of Enrolment signed by School

Registrar or School Head.
7. Parent’s or Guardian Consent verified by
School Head, Registrar or Teacher-Adviser.
8. Medical Certificate issued by a Physician
(indicating name, license number and date
of examination) within 3 months from date of
submission, certifying that the athlete is
physically fit and within the age limit
required.
 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Event)

9. Dental Certificate with universal entry issued by a

Dentist (indicating name, license number and date
of examination) within 6 months prior to the date
competition.
10. 4 copies of Passport Size (1 ½ x 1 ½ ) identical and
clear pictures with name tag (indicating Surname,
First Name, Middle Initial and grade or year level).
11. Affidavit of Coach attesting to the authenticity,
validity and correctness of the foregoing documents .
 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES (Regular Sports Event)

12. For Kinder to Grade 10, Certificate of Completion stating that the athlete
had attended and completed the Curriculum Year

For Grades 11 and 12, 1st Semester Final Grade must not have 3 or
more failing grades in learning areas.

For Grades 11 and 12, Certificate of Completion, to be issued by the

school where the athlete was enrolled in the 2nd Semester, stating that
the athlete had attended and completed the Curriculum Year, which
include the 1st and 2nd Semesters of said Curriculum Year.

This requirement applies to Palarong Pambansa.

(In compliance with Item a (2), Section 20 of the IRR.)

 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Section 22, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES
(Arnis, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Wushu, Gymnastics and others )

1. Requirements for athletes of Special Sports Events

2. Other requirement(s) as may be recommended by the NSAC and

approved by the Palaro Board
ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 23, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES

Documents showing the following eligibility, membership and experience;

1. Relevant sports training , 24 hrs. for non-combative and 40 hrs. for

combative/gymnastics.
2. Relevant experience – 1 year for non-combative and 2 years for combative
3. Track Record (at least participated in the lower meet(s))
4. Related Educational or Sports Background
5. Membership in relevant sports association (any relevant sports
association)
6. License or certifications (Certification/accreditation issued by
National/International Sports Association, authorized organization or by
the DepEd (Division, Region or Central Office)
7. Medical records (Medical Certificate of fitness)
ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Section 23, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES

Documents showing the following eligibility, membership and experience;

1. Records/Documents showing competence, integrity, capability, and

relation to school (NOTARIZED Cert of Employment and Contract of
Service showing at least 6 MONTHS of employment prior to the
Division Meet) and/or athletes for accountability
2. Other eligibility that may be required by the Palaro Board
ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
NOT PROVIDED, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

CHAPERONES

IF AGREED AND ISSUED, documents showing the following eligibility and

experience;

1. Relevant NURTURING training or experiences in accompanying

female athletes
2. Medical records (Medical Certificate)
3. Records/Documents of competence, integrity, capability, and
relation to school for accountability
4. Commitment that SHE will nurture female athletes only and not to
coach athletes
5. Personal Data Sheet
6. Other eligibility that may be required by the Palaro Board
 REPLACEMENT
Section 24, Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES, COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES AND CHAPERONES

1. Meritorious Ground
2. 1 month before the opening of the Palaro
3. 2 days before the Palaro in cases of illness and fortuitous
event
4. Other period as may be directed by the Palaro Board
5. Written request by the Head of Delegation and
affidavit/sworn statement of the Coach on the matter.
GAMES TO BE PLAYED AND NUMBER OF
ATHLETES, COACHES AND CHAPERONS
(DEPED MEMO 174, S. 2016)
 ELEMENTARY DIVISION

EVENTS NO. OF NO. OF C NO. OF C NO. OF TOTAL

ATHLETES CH

TOTAL 15 181 28 6 11 226

 SECONDARY DIVISION
EVENT NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF TOTAL
ATHLETES C AC CH
TOTAL 19 273 40 7 18 338
GAMES TO BE PLAYED AND NUMBER OF
ATHLETES, COACHES AND CHAPERONS
 SECONDARY DIVISION
EVENT NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF NO. OF TOTAL
ATHLETES C AC CH
TOTAL 42 13 0 0 55

 OVERALL
ATHLETES 181 273 42 496
COACHES 28 40 13 81
ASSISTANT COACHES 6 7 0 13
CHAPERONES 11 18 0 29
DELEGATION OFFICIALS 0 0 0 17
GRAND TOTAL 226 338 55 636
Procedure in Screening of Athletes, Coaches , Assistant
Coaches and Chaperons:
The SAC shall:
1. Refer the athlete immediately to the
medical/dental team for further medical and
dental examination in case of doubtful findings
regarding the age and physical appearance of
the athlete. The finding(s) of the RSAC Medical
Team shall be binding and legal.
2. Write down all findings, comments or notes on
the front cover of the folder of the concerned
athlete/team, properly signed by the interviewer
above his/her PRINTED NAME.
The SAC shall interview and receive the
documents in the following order:
1. The coach will be interviewed first, then, the
assistant coach, and chaperones and they
shall submit the Certificate of Employment,
Contract of service duly Notarized, Affidavit,
Medical Certificate, Personal Data Sheet and
other required documents;
2. Then, it will be followed by the athletes
arranged in alphabetical order with their
required documents.
The SAC shall interview and receive the
documents in the following order:
3. The picture gallery will served as checklist
and the SAC will check them as to the
completeness of documents submitted.
2. After the interview, the SAC shall affix
his/her signature at the back of the SPORTS
ID presented by the ACACs to signify that the
ACAC are eligible to participate and compete
in the Regional Meet.
In special cases relative to the discrepancy appearing in the
Birth Certificate of the athlete the following rules shall be
adopted:

1. In case there is a discrepancy in the entry of date of birth

between the NSO-Birth Certificate and the Form 137 of the
athlete, the following documents shall be presented:

2. Joint Affidavit of two (2) disinterested persons, attesting to

the true date of birth of the athlete;

3. Resolution signed by the Head of the Regional/Division

Delegation; and

4. Local Civil Registry (LCR)-Issued Birth Certificate.

5. In case there is a discrepancy in the entry of name
between the NSO-Birth Certificate and the Form 137 of
the athlete, the entry in the NSO-Birth Certificate shall prevail,
provided that it is supported by a Resolution for change of
entry or correction of name from the Head of the
Regional Delegation.

6. In case the first or last name is not found at the top portion
of the NSO-Birth Certificate but at the box below, the
following shall be submitted:

7. Live Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar

(LCR);
8. Copy of the application/petition duly received by the LCR
(supplemental report to the LCR/Court);
 PROTEST ON ELIGIBILITY
Section 25 (a), (b) and (c), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES, COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES AND CHAPERONES

1. In writing and signed by Coach and Head of Delegation or his

authorized representative
2. Filed before the NSAC within 5 days from publication of the master list
of qualified participants in DepEd website (to be resolved within 5
days)
3. Supported by Affidavit(s) of witness(es) and evidence or pieces of
evidence
4. Non-compliance with the foregoing will not be given due course
without prejudice to re-filing upon compliance with the requirement
 APPEALS ON DISQUALIFICATION
Section 25 (c) and (d), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES, COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES AND CHAPERONES

1. In writing and signed by Coach and Head of Delegation or his

authorized representative.
2. Filed before the Palaro Board within 5 days from issuance of the
Decision of the NSAC (to be resolved within 15 days)
3. Supported by Affidavit(s) of witness(es) and evidence or pieces of
evidence
4. Protest and Appeals must be resolved with finality within 30 days
 SANCTION AGAINST PARTICIPANTS
Section 25 (c) and (d), Rule V, Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2016

ATHLETES, COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES, CHAPERONES AND

OTHER OFFICIALS

Violation of Rules on Eligibility:

1. Team competition, game of the disqualified athlete shall be

forfeited in favor of the opposing team.
2. Individual competition, game of the disqualified athlete shall be
forfeited in favor of the opposing athlete.
3. Individuals who caused the disqualification may be suspended for
future school sports competition for 1 to 3 years depending on the
gravity of the offense, and perpetual if deliberate.
4. Administrative and/or Criminal charges.
THANK YOU
RANDY E. ANDALES, PHD.