In line with DepEd Order 43 s. 2016 section 21 entitled Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10588 of the Palarong Pambansa Act of 2013, Grounds for Disqualification, states that if an athlete have done any form of falsification, the following athlete shall be disqualified or shall not be allowed to play unless otherwise provided by the board.

In addition, if an athlete is proven of falsification of documents, the following sanctions shall be imposed in accordance to Section 26 of the said order:

(a) In team competitions, the games where the ineligible and/or disqualified athlete has taken part shall be declared forfeited in favor of the opposing team; and
(b) In individual competitions, the games where the ineligible and/or disqualified athlete played shall be forfeited in favor of the other athlete.

With respect to sanctions that will be imposed against individuals who caused the violation of the rules on eligibility, he/she may be suspended from participating in future school sports competition from (1) one to (3) three years depending on the gravity of the offense.

For your information and compliance..

0853 – Division Memorandum No. 148, s. 2018