Executive Order No. 275 January 26, 2004

COMMISSIONING JOINTLY THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION AND THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED, INC. (PHILSPADA) TO HOST THE 3RD ASEAN PARAGAMES 2005

WHEREAS, the PSC under its enabling law is mandated to carry out and undertake a unified national sports promotion and develop program, to provide leadership, formulate policies and set the priorities and directions of all national amateur sports association in the promotion and development of sports, particularly giving emphasis on grassroots participation of all sectors, government and private, to fully prepare our athletes for international competitions

WHEREAS, PHILSPADA in the national coordinating non-government agency on matters related to sports of persons with disabilities, as well as spearheads/initiates programs and projects towards its development and promotion;

WHEREAS, PHILSPADA is duly recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) as the National Sports Association (NSA) for the sector with disability and is an accredited member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

NOW, THEREFORE, I GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby commission jointly the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently-Abled, Inc. (PHILSPADA) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to undertake the hosting of the 3rd ASEAN PARAGAMES 2005. In preparation for the forthcoming sports competition, full support of all public and private agencies are hereby enjoined. Any financial contribution to the PSC for the specific purpose of hosting the 3rd ASEAN PARAGAMES 2005 shall be exempt from donor’s tax. Any donations to, or proceeds from the fundraising activities of, PHILSPADA for the specific purpose of hosting this event may be exempt from donors or income tax to the extent and under the conditions allowed by existing law.

I call upon the Department of Education, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of National Defense, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Foreign Affair, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, Philippine Information Agency and other government agencies, as well as the mass media and the entire citizenry, for their wholehearted support and cooperation on this worthy undertaking. Further, government agencies are authorized to use their respective budget to fund the activities for the purpose.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 26th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULOExecutive Secretary