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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1783
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1783 -
CREATING THE MARCOS GOLF FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, DEFINING ITS
OBJECTIVES, POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, it
is the declared objectives of the Government to pursue and implement
the programs of total sports development; chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, golf is an international sport wherein Filipinos may be able
to compete credibly without regard to height and build; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the development of golf, there is a necessity of
creating a foundation to take care of the improvement of golf in the
Philippines.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
order and decree;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 1. Name and Location. — There is hereby
created a body corporate to be known as the Marcos Golf Foundation of
the Philippines, hereinafter referred to as the Foundation, with its
main executive offices in Metro Manila.
Section 2. Purposes and Objectives. — In general, the
Foundation, a non-municipal public corporation, shall render maximum
assistance primarily to all golf enthusiast in the Philippines in the
attainment of the define tasks and objectives of the Foundation as
follows:cralaw:red
(a) to promote golf in the country as a basis of
developing sports program;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(b) to provide equipment for the promotion of golf;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(c) to construct, maintain and operate golf courses
and facilities;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(d) to purchase suitable land for development of golf
clubs and facilities;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(e) to import golf equipment free from the payment of
taxes and customs duties;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(f) to standardize conduct of playing golf and
oversee all golf associations and golf clubs;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(g) to make the necessary standard rules in playing
golf within context of the ancient rules of golf;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(h) to raise funds through fees, donations,
contributions and other lawful means;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(i) to provide incentives for the development of golf;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(j) to conduct local and international competitions
for the promotion of golf; and
(k) to perform such other functions as may be
necessary for the accomplishment of its objectives.
In pursuance of the foregoing purposes and objectives, the Foundation
may call on any of the government ministries, offices, or agencies, for
assistance and support.
Section 3. Governing Body. — The Foundation shall
have a Board of Trustees composed of a Chairman and four(4) other
members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines. The
Board may appoint an Executive Officer.
Section 4. Functions. — The Board shall have the
following powers and functions:cralaw:red
(a) to adopt a constitution and by-laws for its
internal organization;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(b) to facilitate with international or regional golf
associations;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(c) to purchase, sell, lease or otherwise incumber
properties of the Foundation, both real and personal, for the
accomplishment of its objectives;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(d) to conduct local, inter-region or international
competitions which may be deemed necessary for the promotion of golf;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(e) to discipline erring members for misconduct and
willful violations of the rules, regulations and policies of the
Foundation;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(f) to appoint representatives among the members of
the association to represent the country in any foreign competitions;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(g) to render an annual report to the President of
the Philippines regarding its finances and activities; and chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
(h) to perform such other acts as may be necessary
for the proper implementation of the objectives of the Foundation.
Section 5. Membership. — The Foundation shall have
professional as well as amateur golf players as members which shall be
classified in accordance with the ability of the individual member. The
Foundation shall be the umbrella of all golf associations in the
Philippines. Any individual or golf association in the Philippines may
apply for membership therein.
Section 6. Admission. — Application for membership,
either individually or by association, shall be made in a proper form
provided for by the Foundation and shall be accompanied by such
information as it may require. Individuals as well as associations,
shall be required to pay either monthly or yearly dues as the
Foundation may determine.
Section 7. Duties and Obligations of the Members. —
The acceptance of membership of any person or association shall bind
such person or association to uphold the constitution and by-laws and
such other rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Foundation.
Such member shall abide by all decisions of the Board of Trustees
within its jurisdiction.
Section 8. Disciplinary Action. — Any member who will
willfully and continuously fail to comply with its obligations to the
Foundation may be suspended or expelled by a vote of three (3) members
of the Board of Trustees: Provided, that such member shall be given due
notice of the charge or charges preferred against him and shall be
given the opportunity to be heard.
Any member may likewise be expelled from the association on the grounds
of dishonesty, disloyalty, gross misconduct, willful violation of the
provisions of the constitution and by-laws of the Foundation or any act
which the Board of Trustees may deem seriously inimical to the interest
and objectives of the Foundation. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 9. Exemption from Taxes. — Any donation,
contribution, bequest, subsidy or financiald which may be made to the
Foundation shall be exempt from taxes of any kind, and shall constitute
allowed deductions in full from the income of the donor or giver for
income tax purposes.
Cash prizes which are awarded to the players or participants in
professional tournaments sanctioned by and/or sponsored at the
Foundation shall be exempt from all taxes.
Foreign contributions or donations to the Foundation shall constitute
allowable deductions in full from the income tax of the branch,
affiliate or subsidiary corporation of the donor doing business in the
Philippines.
The Foundation, its assets, acquisition, income and its operations and
transactions shall be exempt from any and all taxes, fees, duties,
dues, charges, imposts, licenses and assessments, direct or indirect,
imposed by the Republic of the Philippines or any of its
instrumentality, political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, any
provision of existing laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
Section 10. Effectivity Clause. — This Decree shall
take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 15th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eighty-one.
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