SENATOR Pia Cayetano has filed a measure that seeks to protect student-athletes.

Senate Bill 558 or the proposed Magna Carta of Student-Athletes will provide appropriate recognition and protection of the rights and general welfare of student-athletes encompassing academic, amateur sports, and mental and physical health aspects.

“As a bill of rights for Student-Athletes, it endeavors to address issues and concerns encountered for many years by many Student-Athletes past and present,” Cayetano said.

The measure acknowledges that student-athletes are in a special situation and specifies the responsibilities that they have to fulfill.

It also encourages schools, athletic associations, student-athletes and their parents to recognize and uphold the amateur nature of the programs and competitions the athletes join.