Section 18Sec./Art. 18

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). To ensure the success of the Palarong Pambansa, the PSC, in cooperation with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and through the appropriate NSAs, shall perform the following duties and functions:

(a) The PSC shall make available its manpower and technical resources and facilities for the Palarong Pambansa and other school-based sports and physical education programs of the DepED;

(b) The PSC, in coordination with the DepED, shall formulate and implement a training program for outstanding athletes of the Palarong Pambansa to ensure the continuity of their athletic development and education;

(c) Provide technical support to all programs that the DepED may implement to train its teachers, coaches and officiating team;

(d) Provide technical support in the formulation of the specification of equipment to be procured for the Palarong Pambansa;

(e) Provide technical support to all programs that the DepEd may implement to train DepED and non-DepED personnel who will manage the events to be played in the Palarong Pambansa. The PSC may also endorse qualified non-DepED personnel to serve as event managers to assist in the conduct of the Palaro; and

(f) Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board.