Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Functions and Duties of the Board. The Board shall perform the following functions and duties:

(a) To formulate policies and guidelines that shall govern the conduct of the Palarong Pambansa and other related school-based sports activities leading to the Palarong Pambansa;

(b) To review and update regularly the rules and regulations of the sports included in the Palarong Pambansa in accordance with international standards;

(c) To develop and recommend programs and policies that will promote the Palarong Pambansa and increase public awareness of the event, persuade schools to participate and improve their performance in sports and physical education, and encourage the LGUs to support and promote the Palarong Pambansa as the countrys premier sports event;

(d) To provide incentives and rewards to participating schools and LGUs, including medal winners;

(e) To formulate and issue policies and guidelines on the accreditation of athletes, coaches and chaperones;

(f) To create the Palarong Pambansa Communications Task Force;

(g) To create the National Screening and Accreditation Committee (NSAC);

(h) To develop marketing strategies to generate funds and promote the Palarong Pambansa including, but not limited to, royalties, merchandising and advertisements;

(i) To allocate funds for the conduct of school sports activities leading to the Palarong Pambansa;

(j) To formulate and issue the criteria for the selection of host LGU and approve bids to host the Palarong Pambansa;

(k) To set the date of the staging of the Palarong Pambansa;

(l) To identify the sports events to be included in the Palarong Pambansa;

(m) To appoint a Secretary General of the Palarong Pambansa;

(n) To enter into contracts or obligations essential for the proper accomplishment of its purposes and objectives;

(o) To conduct regular inventory of existing sports facilities, venues and equipment throughout the country;

(p) To formulate guidelines for the conduct of sports events for students with disability;

(q) To assess the conduct of the Palarong Pambansa and submit an annual report to Congress; and

(r) To exercise such other acts as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.