The ILC Sports Law Resource Hub

Read about Philippine sports law via:

  1. Batas Sportiva, the only sports law blog in the Philippines

  2. Laws for Sports and the Sporty, a handy and practical guidebook on Philippine Sports Law

  3. The Sports Law Academic Paper Database, a collection of exemplary sports law papers

  4. Works of the Editors, a compilation of the sports law research of our editors

Featured Article of the Month

In this 2020 Paper, Tanya Iñigo discusses how the law helps protect against racism in the Philippines—and what more can be done about it.

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The Sports Law Academic Paper Database

  • The Impact of HIV in the World of Sports: A study on the Rights of Persons with HIV to Participate in Sports, Applying the Provisions of the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act Thereto

    P.D.R. Añonuevo discusses the impact of HIV on the rights of an athlete.

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  • Esports and the Law: Issues in Streaming and Copyright

    I. Caguioa dives into the Philippine esports industry and examines its implications on our local copyright laws.

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  • Is the Court of Arbitration for Sports an Arbitration Court: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional Arbitration Rules vis-à-vis CAS Rules

    R.J. Cheng examines whether the CAS is considered a traditional arbitral tribunal and discusses the local enforceability of its awards.

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  • Blood, Sweat and Fears: A Study on the Legal Implications of Communicable Diseases in Sports through the Lens of the AIDS and HIV Epidemic

    S.A. David discusses the crippling effects of HIV/AIDS on the athlete’s professional life.

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  • Taxability of Scholarships, Allowances, and Other Benefits Received by Student-Athletes

    Are scholarships and allowances of student-athletes taxable? A. L. de la Calzada gives a breakdown of the tax implications of these student-athlete benefits.

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  • The Break-up: Examining Waivers and Buyouts and What They Entail for a Player’s Contract

    A. Dimaandal examines waivers and buyouts and their legal implications on players’ contracts.

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  • What LOL To Apply: A Study on the Lack of Regulations on Loot Boxes in the Philippines and the Current Regulations on Loot Boxes Among Other Jurisdictions

    B. G. Encarnacion opens the Pandora’s Box of loot boxes and its legal implications under Philippine Law.

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  • Tanking to Win: An Analysis of Tanking in the NBA and Exploring Its Criminal Implications

    M. J. Gandingco discusses the controversial practice of tanking and whether it could be a criminal offense under U.S. and Philippine laws.

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  • Assessing the Implications of House Bill No. 1525 or "The Act Banning Minors from Contact Competitive Sports"

    K. D. Gran reviews a bill banning minors from full-contact competitive sports and whether it poses a threat to the development of Philippine sports.

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  • An Examination of the Fairness of the Bans of Russian Athletes in International Sports Leagues and Competitions as a Result of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

    D. Gomez scrutinizes the legality and fairness surrounding the bans on Russian athletes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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  • Racism in Philippine Sports

    T. G. Iñigo discusses the ugly truth about racism and hate speech in Philippine sports—and what the law can do about it.

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  • Cleared to Play: Applying Current Tort Law to Medical Malpractice in Sports

    J. J. Kaufman discusses the applicability of Philippine tort laws to medical malpractice in sports.

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  • Playing to Win: A Study on Child Athletes' Rights in Competitive Sports vis-à-vis Intensive Training of Young Athletes

    J. Leaño reflects on the rights of the child in the context of intensive training of young athletes.

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  • Extending the Commercialization Provisions of the Student Athletes Protection Act to Scouting Student-Athletes and its Legal Implications

    Q. Lim examines how the SAPA lacks provisions protecting against commercialization during recruitment season.

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  • Assessing the Consequences of Tournament Organizer Sanctions on Esports Organizations and the Latter's Employees

    P. G. Macalino examines the effect of tournament organizer-imposed sanctions on the employment of Esports athlete-employees.

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  • Eyes on the Contract: An Analysis of the Dangers of Matching Right Clauses and the Applicability of the LeBron Effect in the Philippine Setting

    C. L. Medina gives tips on how to draft effective and sound matching right clauses in endorsement and brand contracts.

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  • Foreign Direct Investments in Sports and its Relation to Investor-State Arbitration Under the ICSID and UNCITRAL

    P. Menghrajani explores how Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich could file an arbitration case against the UK for the forced sale of Chelsea F.C.

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  • Brands and Their (Broken) Promises: Examining the Liabilities of Manufacturers for Malfunctioning Equipment

    L. M. Ocampo discusses the legal implications of malfunctioning sports equipment.

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  • The Kawhi Leonard Breach: An Analysis of US and Philippine Contract Law to Determine Whether Players Can Sit-Out Games Without Breaching the Contract

    J. G. Santos examines whether sitting out of games constitutes breach of the player's contract.

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  • Examining the Disparity in Compensation, Prize Money, and Financial Opportunities between Male and Female Athletes around the World and in the Philippines

    S. Sy discusses the wage disparity between male and female athletes and its legal implications.

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  • Their Bodies Remember

    K. A. Tiambeng examines the applicability of hazard pay to professional athletes.

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  • Protection, Promotion, Preservation of Philippine Traditional Sports and Indigenous Games

    S. A. Trinidad examines how traditional sports and indigenous games can fall within the legal protection and definition of ‘sport.’

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  • #Cancelled: Examining the Right of Educational Institutions to Cancel, Revoke, and Reduce Athletic Scholarships

    L. A. Tomas discusses the legal inequities in student-athlete scholarships.

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  • Dynasty or Conspiracy: Assessing the Legality of Reverse Collusion in PBA Free Agency under the Lens of Philippine Competition Laws

    J. P. Urquiola discusses free agency in the PBA to determine if reverse collusion runs afoul of the Philippine Competition Act.

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  • Web of Lies: Weaving Through the Legal Entanglements of a Sports-related Academic Fraud

    M. F. Vergara explores sports-related academic fraud in universities and the legal implications of such illicit practices.

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  • Transfer Restrictions

    M. A. Yap examines the legality of transfer restrictions in sports contracts.

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  • Pinoy Jock Tax: The Applicability of the Nonresident Privilege Tax (Jock Tax) on the MPBL

    T. F. Yee applies the Philippine tax laws and U.S. "jock taxes" on the multi-jurisdiction games of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

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  • A Fan Affair: Examining Whether or Not a Sports Team May Be Penalized or Held Liable for the Actions of its Spectators or Fans

    R. L. Yu discusses the liability of sports teams for the actions of its fans.

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Published Works of the Editors

  • Sports Law in the Philippines

    Writing for the International Encyclopedia of Laws, Mickey Ingles provides the definitive academic guide on Philippine Sports Law for the international community.

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  • Sports Mediation: A Lost Opportunity

    Alexa Dabao gives a briefer on sports mediation.

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  • Philippine Sports Torts: Adopting a Standard of Care for Sports Competitions and Establishing Vicarious Liability for Professional Coaches

    Writing for the Marquette Sports Law Review, Mickey Ingles advocates for a standard of care for sports injuries in the Philippines.

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  • Strength in Unity: Reviving the PBA Union

    For the Ateneo Law Journal, Mickey Ingles (with co-author Trinca Diploma) breaks down the challenges in forming a professional athletes’ union in the Philippines.

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  • Playing for Wages: Defining the Legal Relationship Between Professional Athlete and Team, A Sports Law Perspective on Philippine Labor Law

    Are professional athletes employees of their teams? For the Ateneo Law Journal, Mickey Ingles applies the four-fold test and worldwide trends to the employment status of professional athletes.

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  • Laws for Sports and The Sporty

    In the only textbook on Philippine sports law, Mickey Ingles gives a practical guide on how to navigate the various laws affecting Philippine sports.

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