Section 12Sec./Art. 12

Promotion of the Palarong Pambansa. The Board shall create the Palarong Pambansa Communications Group which shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Formulate the marketing and communications plan to ensure the promotion of the Palarong Pambansa and encourage the LGUs to bid in the hosting of the event and the schools to improve their sports and physical education programs with the aim of sending representative athletes to the Palarong Pambansa;

(b) Ensure the coverage of the Palarong Pambansa by both the national and local media; and

(c) Enter into sponsorship, merchandising and royalty agreements with private entities as additional source of funds for the Palarong Pambansa.

The Palarong Pambansa Communications Group shall be composed of representatives from the following government agencies:

(1) DepED;

(2) Philippine Information Agency (PIA);

(3) PSC; and

(4) DepED Regional Offices.

ARTICLE V

ELIGIBILITY AND ACCREDITATION