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1. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
MATI DAVAO ORIENTAL FUTBOL ASSOCIATION (MADOFA), INC.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT WE, the undersigned, all of legal age, Filipinos and resients of the Province of
Davao Oriental, Philippines, have on this day voluntarily associated ourselves for the purpose of
forming a non-stock, non- sectarian and non-profit association under the laws of the
Philippines.
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the Association shall be MATI DAVAO ORIENTAL FUTBOL ASSOCIATION
(MADOFA), INC.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES
That the purpose for which the Association is organized are:
1. To improve and promote the sport of association football, interclub and inter-
school in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values,
in all its forms throughout Mati City, Lupon, San Isidro, Banay-banay,Tarragona,
Manay, Caraga, Bagangaga,Cateel and Boston in the Province of Davao Oriental.
2. To oversee very type of association football by taking appropriate steps to
prevent intrigements of the Statues, regulations and decisions of the Philippine
Football Federation (PFF) of the laws of the Game.
3. To foster friendly relations among players, officials organizations and other
football playing groups within Davao Oriental. Every person and organization
involve in the Game obliged to observe the principles of Fair Play.
4. To cooperate with Local Government Units (LGUs), the Philippine Sport
Commision (PSC), the Phillipine Olympic Committee (POC), the Department of
Education (DepEd) and such other private and public institutions engaged in
sport in general and football in particular.
5. To organize competition especially at the provincial level for all age groups, for
male and female.
6. To prevent all methods or practices which might jeopardize the integrity of
matches or competitions of give rise to abuse to association football.
7. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to attain the above purposes.
Including but not limited to entering into contact with private and public

2. institutions or individuals, encouraging and promoting the local manufacture of
equipment and all allied items for the Game, purchasing and otherwise acquiring
any real or personal property or mortgaging, letting or selling nay of its real or
personal property.
8. To settle disputes between and amongst players, officials, clubs, members and
other organization within its territory.
9. To respect the sole authority of an arbitration tribunal or independent body
formed by the PFF to settle any dispute involving itself or one of its members
and relating to the statues, regulation, directives and decision.
ARTICLE III
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION
That the principal office of the association shall be established at the Mati Sports
Complex, Mati City, Davao Oriental.
ARTICLE IV
TERM OF THE ASSOCIATION
That the term of the Association shall be fifty (50) years from and after date of
the issuance of the certificate of incorporation.
ARTICLE V
INCORPOTATORS
That the names, nationality and residence of the incorporators are as
follows:
Name Nationality Residence (Complete Address)
Marvin Lois R. Dava Filipino 864 Lawaan St. Mati City
Roel Cortez JR. Filipino Matiao Mati City
Samaula Oxillo Filipino Upper Salazar Mati City
Rodney Ausa Filipino Sto. Nino st., Mati City
Roy Ausa Filipino Sto. Nino st. Mati City
Jihan Labrador Filipino Magsaysay st., Mati City

3. ARTICLE VI
CONTRIBUTORS
That the names, nationalities and residences of the contributors to the capital of this
corporation together with their respective contributions are indicated in “Annex A” appended
hereto and made an integral part of the Articles of Incorporation..
ARTICLE VII
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
That the member of the Board of Trustees shall be FIFTEEN (15) who shall serve until their
successors shall have been elected and qualified as provided for in the By-Laws. They are
Name Nationality Residence (Complete Address)
Marvin Lois R. Dava Filipino 864 Lawaan St. Mati City
Roel Cortez JR. Filipino Matiao Mati City
Samaula Oxillo Filipino Upper Salazar Mati City
Rodney Ausa Filipino Sto. Nino st., Mati City
Roy Ausa Filipino Sto. Nino st. Mati City
Jihan Labrador Filipino Magsaysay st., Mati City
ARTICLE VIII
FUND SOURCES
That the Association being a non-stock, non-sectarian shall derive and maintain its funds
from any or all of the following
1. Annual dues
2. Membership Fees
3. Contributions
4. Fines & penalties
5. Donation/grants and other such funds as maybe received by the Association from
persons, partnership and other entities whether domestic or foreign provided
authorized by existing laws.
6. Proceeds from fud-raising activities of the Association.

4. ARTICLE IX
SEC UPDATE
That the present members are those appearing in the attached list. List of additional
members shall be from time to time to the Securities and Exchange Commision.
ARTICLE X
CAPITAL
That the capital of the Association is EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (P 8,000.00X see Annex A)
ARTICLE XI
TREASURER
That has been elected by the incorporators as Treasurer
of the association to act as such. Until his/her successor is duly elected and qualified in
accordance with the By-Laws and as such Treasurer, he/she has been authorized to receive all
fees, dues, funds, properties and contributors as may be received by the Association and to
issue the corresponding receipts in its time.
ARTICLE XII
That the association manifests its willingness to change its corporate name in the event
another person. firm or entity has acquired a prior right to use the said firm name or one
deceptively or confusingly similar to it.
ARTICLE XIII
That the association shall comply with the requirements for non-stock corporations in
the course of its operation.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signature in Mati City, Davao Oriental,
Philippines this day of April 20,2013
Marvin lois Dava Samaula Oxillo
Pujada Fc kalumonan FC
Vanjun Huertas
Real Mati
James Vincent Lana
Orbs FC

5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REPUBLIC OF THE PILIPPINES
CITY OF MATI
In the City of Mati this day of , 2013 before me a Notary Public in
and for the City Mati personally appeared:
NAMES
RODNEY SARTE AUSA 41440451100
ROLANDO F CULABA 4145240990
Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing
Articles of Incorporation and who acknowledged to me that the same is their free will and
voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date at the place last above written.
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6. “ANNEX A “
LIST OF MEMBERS WITH CPITAL CONTRIBUTION
NAME NATIONALITY RESIDENCE CONTRIBUTION
Marvin Lois Dava
Rodney S. Ausa
Rogelio Cortez
Roy S. Ausa
Samaula Oxillo
Romeo Culaba
Jihan Labrador
Prepared & Certified Correct by:
Marvin Lois R. Dava
General Secretary
Noted by:
Samaula Oxillo
President
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this day of , 2013, affiant exhibiting to
me his/her Community Tax Certificate no issued on at Maty City,
Davao Oriental.
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7. BY-LAWS
of
MATI DAVAO ORIENTAL FUTBOL ASSOCIATION
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 – Title, composition and headquarters
1. The Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association is an organization registered with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. The Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association is composed of recognized
members as defined herein. Members are groups that are town or
municipalities based, schools or clubs or association thereof.
3. The principal office and the place of business of the Mati Davao Oriental
Futbol Association shall be at Mati Sports Complex, Upper bliss, Mati City,
Davao Oriental.
4. Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association is a member of the PFF. It is obliged
to respect the statutes, regulations, directives and decisions of PFF and
ensure that these are likewise respected by its members.
Article 2 – Objectives
The objectives of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association are primarily:
1. To improve and promote the sport of association football (the Game) in the
light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values, in all its
form throughout the Mati City, San Isidro, Manikling, Governor Generoso,
Lupon, Banay-banay, Tarragona, Manay, Caraga, Bagangga, Cateel and
Boston in Davao Oriental.
2. To oversee every type of association football by taking appropriate steps to
prevent infringements of the Statutes, regulations and decisions of the PFF or
the Laws of the Game.
3. To foster friendly relations among players, officials, organizations and other
football playing groups within Davao Oriental. Every person and organization
involved in the Game is obliged to observe the principles of Fair Play.

8. 4. To cooperate with local government, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC),
the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the Department of Education
(DepEd) and such other private and public institutions engaged in sports in
general and football in particular.
5. To organize competitions especially at the provincial level for all age groups,
for male and female.
6. To prevent all methods or practice which might jeopardize the integrity of
matches or competitions of give rise to abuse of association football.
7. To perform such other acts may be necessary to attain the above purposes,
including but not limited to entering into contract with private and public
institutions or individuals; encouraging and promoting the local manufacture
of equipment and allied items for the Game; purchasing or otherwise
acquiring any real or personal property or interest therein for its benefit;
lending any money owned or held by it in trust; raising funds or borrowing
money; improving, developing, managing or mortgaging, letting or selling any
of its real or personal property.
8. To settle disputes between and amongst players, officials, clubs, members
and other organizations within its territory.
9. To respect the sole authority of an arbitration tribunal or independent body
formed by t PFF to settle any dispute involving itself for one of its members
and relating to the statutes, regulations, directives and decisions.
II. MEMBERSHIP
Article 3 – Types of Membership
The Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association shall have three (3) types regular of
members: regular, probationary and associate, and HE/SHE should undergo a
probationary stage before becoming regular.
REGULAR MEMBERS are those organizations that have been accepted as such after
having met the requirements and qualifications prescribed hereunder. They have the
right to representation and the right to vote in all Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association General Assemblies, as hereunder provided. Only an absolute majority of
the voting membership of the General Assembly may approve regular membership
upon recommendation of the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association Board.

9. No applicant may become a regular member unless it has gone through a probationary
membership of at least one (1) year.
PROBATIONARY MEMBERS are organizations whose application for membership have
been accepted by the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association President upon
recommendation of the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association membership
committee, but have not fully met requirements and qualifications for regular
membership. They may be represented in the General Assembly while on probationary
status but have no right to vote.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are corporations, institutions, organizations or individuals who
contribute time, effort and financial assistance to the advancement of the causes for
which the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association exists. They may attend or be
represented in the General Assembly as observers with no right to vote. Acceptance of
applications for associate membership shall be at the discretion of the Mati Davao
Oriental Futbol Association President, upon recommendation of Mati Davao Oriental
Futbol Association membership committee.
Article 4 – Restrictions to Membership
Regular members should not be individuals. They should b groups, schools, clubs or
associations. For purposes of organization, members could be town or municipality –
based or combinations thereof. Individuals who actively support the Mati Davao
Oriental Futbol Association shall remain as Associate members and shall be not
elevated as Regular members.
Article 5 – Admission and Qualifications for Membership
After having formally gone through the procedures required for membership, an
organization that has been accepted as a probationary member may be accepted as a
regular member if that association has, in a single year fully complied with the
requirements such as participation in province- wide tournaments, age-group
tournaments, implementations of the PFF youth development program, technical
courses, development of coaches and referees payment of dues, submit and update
membership lists.
A club, group, association or school that has been accepted as a regular member of the
Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association, in order to remain in good standing must have,

10. in a single year fully complied with the requirements such as participation in province-
wide tournaments, age-group tournaments, implementation of the PFF youth
development program, technical courses, development of coaches and referees,
payment of dues, submit and update membership lists.
Members shall be considered in good standing if:
a. They have fulfilled all obligations such as membership requirements;
b. They have settled all dues, fees and penalties;
c. They are not under suspension.
Article 6. Disqualifications of Memberships
The Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association may impose the following penalties for any
violation of its Statutes, Rules, Regulations and Standing Orders by its Members, Clubs,
Officials and Players:
a. Caution
b. Fine
c. Suspension
d. Expulsion
The President (upon recommendation of the Membership Committee) may impose any
of the penalties provided in Article 6.1 above, except suspension and expulsion regular
members, as hereunder provided.
Suspension/ Expulsion of a regular member: A regular member may be suspended or
expelled for non-payment of annual dues, penalties and/or special assessments, non-
participation in the required number of competitions and courses specified above, for
any act or acts deemed inimical to the objects of the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association, for particular serious breach of the statutes, regulations, directives and
decisions of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association, or for a failure to manage the
football organization. Only an absolute majority of the voting members of the Mati
Davao Oriental Futbol Association board has the power to suspend or expel any regular
member upon the recommendation of the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association
membership Committee or President. Suspension of membership implies loss of the
rights associated with member status apart from being excluded from member status
apart from being excluded from official involvement in tournaments. However, the
President may suspend a regular member upon the recommendation of the
Membership Committee if the reason for suspension is non-payment of dues, fines, or
explicit penalties for offenses committed. This suspension will be valid until the next
Board meeting where a decision to maintain or lift the suspension will be made.

11. Reversion into probationary status of a regular member: In an urgent case, such as
committing an act inimical to the objects of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association
where the trust on the capability of the member to perform its responsibilities for
football development is lost, the president may provisionally revert back into
probationary status any regular member, which shall come into effect only until next
Board meeting, where a decision on this sanction will be made by an absolute majority
of the voting members.
Suspension / Expulsion of a probationary member: A probationary member may be
suspended or terminated for failure to comply with the requirements for probationary
members for a full year or, for non-payment of annual dues, penalties and/or special
assessments, non-participation in the required number of competitors and courses
specified above, or for any act deemed inimical to the suspend or terminate any
probationary member upon recommendation of the Membership Committee.
Member status is terminated by resignation of the member, its expulsion or dissolution.
Loss of member status does not relieve the member of its financial obligations towards
Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association of PFF or other members of this body. A
member may submit its resignation in writing. Member status is likewise lost when a
member is expelled or dissolved either voluntarily or legally.
Article 7. Procedures for Membership
1. An organization wishing to become a member shall apply in writing to the Mati
Davao Oriental Futbol Association secretariat and, where applicable, enclose a list
of officials (if elections have already been held), and its constitution and by-laws
containing the following mandatory provisions:
a. Always comply with the Statutes, regulations and decisions of the Mati Davao
Oriental Futbol Association and of the PFF;
b. To comply with the valid Laws of the Game;
c. To recognize the exclusive authority of an arbitration tribunal of the PFF in
respect of all disputes involving itself or any of its members.
2. The application must be accompanied by a list of members/players.
3. A probationary member applying for regular membership shall be monitored by the
Membership Committee and this committee shall recommend for regularization of
such probationary association to the President. The President, in turn, will
recommend to the General Assembly the regularization of the probationary
member.

12. Article 8.Members’ Rights
The members in good standing have:
1. The right to know in advance the agenda of any general assembly, to be called to
the meeting within the prescribed time, to take part in the meeting and to
exercise their right to vote;
2. The right to be informed of the affairs of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association;
3. The right to take part in competitions held under the auspices of Mati Davao
Oriental Futbol Association
4. The right to nominate candidates for the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association presidency and Board of Trustees;
5. The right to take part in Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association development
programs;
6. All other rights arising out of these statutes or those recognized by the
regulations, directives and decisions of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association;
7. Right to inspect the books, records of the Association during business hours;

13. Article 9. Members’ Obligations
Every Member of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association has the following obligations:
1. To abstain from any action contrary to the interests of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association or that which could besmirch the good name and reputation of Mati
Davao Oriental Futbol Association;
2. To settle all sums by way of membership fees, dues and penalties imposed;
3. To communicate to Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association any amendment of the
member’s list of its officials or players, any change in its address, and names of new
officers;
4. To be bound by the statutes, regulations, directives and decisions of Mati Davao
Oriental Futbol Association and the PFF;
5. To ensure that these statutes are respected by it and by any other person officially
affiliated with it;
6. To observe the Laws of the Game;
7. To comply with the statutory clause adopted by the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol
Association specifying that any dispute involving itself or one of its members and
relating to the statutes, regulations, directives and decisions of Mati Davao Oriental
Futbol Association, must be subject to the sole authority of an arbitration tribunal
(an independent body formed by Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association which will
settle the dispute;
8. Not to maintain any relations of a sporting nature with members that have been
suspended or expelled;
9. To observe the principles of loyalty, integrity, good behavior and fair play within the
association and all its activities.

14. The General Assembly
Article 10. Participants and Frequency of the General Assembly
1. The Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association General Assembly be the legislative
body of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association and shall composed of all the
members in good standing. As such, it shall be the Supreme Authority of Football in
the provincial association of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association. It may
overrule any decision made by the Board.
2. The participants in the General Assembly are the presidents of all the member
organizations of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association. An alternate may be
named in writing by the President as long as the alternate is an officer of that
organization. No delegate shall be allowed to represent more than one organization.
3. Each regular member organization shall be entitled to only one vote and only the
members present are entitled to vote. Voting by proxy is permitted for as long as the
proxy form is duly signed and the appointed proxy is a member in good standing of
that association.
4. The General Assembly may transact official matters only if there is a 50% + 1
quorum. All votes taken shall be passed by the absolute majority of the votes of the
entire voting membership of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association except those
matters where the Corporate Code requires the vote of a greater proportion. The
General Assembly can remove and replace the President or any Board member with
an absolute majority of the votes of the entire voting membership.
5. The General Assembly shall be held once a year although an Extraordinary General
Assembly may be called upon the written request of at least (1/2) of the regular
members of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association and the extraordinary General
Assembly shall be held with three months from receipt of the request. The request
shall specify the items in the agenda.
6. The General Assembly shall be held every 2nd Sunday of December of each year. He
members shall be notified in writing at least two month in advance. The formal
convocation shall be made in writing at least one month before the date of the
General Assembly and this convocation shall contain the President’s report and the
annual financial statement.

15. Article 11. Agenda for the General Assembly
1. The agenda of the Ordinary General Assembly is as follows:
(The General Secretary of the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association shall draw up
the agenda based on input from the association Board and member. Any proposal
that a member whishes to submit to the General Assembly shall be sent to the
General Secretariat of the association with a brief explanation, at least two months
before the date of the General Assembly.)
a) Call to Order
b) Invocation
c) National Anthem
d) Determination of the Existence of a Quorum
e) Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting & business arising out of the
minutes
f) The President’s Report
g) Financial Report and approval of the budget
h) Admission/Suspension/Expulsion of members (if applicable)
i) Votes on proposals for amendments to the Statutes (if applicable)
j) Election of President and members of the Board (if applicable)
k) Adjournment
The agenda of the Ordinary General Assembly may be altered, provided (3/4) three-
quarters of the members present and eligible to vote agree to such a motion. Any
proposal that the member wish to include in the agenda shall be sent to the general
secretariat in writing, with a brief explanation, at least two months before the date
of the General Assembly.
2. The President is responsible for ensuring that the meeting runs according to plan.
With this in mind, he is entitled to curtail speeches by members.
3. The meeting’s minutes is coordinated by the General Secretary, who must send
them to the members within one (1) month following the meeting.

16. Article 12. Election of President
1. The President shall be elected by the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association
General Assembly every three (3) years. The newly elected President will then
assume office within thirty (30) days after the date of election. A President may re-
elected.
2. A candidate for President may or may not be an officer of a member organization.
3. Nominations in writing for President must be submitted to the General Secretariat at
least one month before the day of the General Assembly when elections are
scheduled to be held. Only members may nominate candidates for the office of
president. A member shall be allowed to nominate only one person for president
and the nomination must be seconded by another member organization.
4. The elections shall be done by secret ballot. The president shall elected by the
General Assembly by an absolute majority of the votes of the entire voting
membership of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association.
5. The General Assembly, by a 2/3 of the votes of the entire voting membership, may
affect amendments, additions to or elections from the By-Laws remove and replace
the President for cause.
IV. The BOARDS OF TRUSTEES
Article 13
1. The Board shall be elected by the Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association
General Assembly every three (3) years the newly elected Board will then
assume office within thirty (30) days after the date of election.
2. There shall be eleven (11) member of the Board of Trustees.
3. Two-thirds of the votes of the entire Board of Trustees can recommend to the
General Assembly the removal and replacement of the President or a Board
member.
4. The Board of Trustees shall meet once a quarter. A special meeting may be called
by the President or upon written request of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of
the Board of Trustees to the President or the General Secretary, who shall then
call special meeting not later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the request.
5. The powers and duties of the Board of trustees include:
a) Setting and adopting general policies for the government, management and
administration of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association and for the
promotion of the Game;
b) Approving the annual budget;

17. c) Promulgating such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the
purposes of Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association.
d) Suspending, expelling or approving regular members as recommended by the
Mati Davao Oriental Futbol Association membership Committee.
6. A simple majority of the eleven (11) Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum
and a majority vote of the Board of Trustees present can approve or pass a
resolution;
7. The Order of Business of the Board of Trustees Meeting held once every quarter
is as follows;
a) Call to Order
b) Invocation
c) Determination of the Existence of a Quorum
d) Approval of the minutes of the previous Board meeting
e) Business Arising from the Previous Minutes
f) The President’s Report
g) Financial Report
h) Status of members
i) Agenda
j) Announcements
k) Adjournment
V. OFFICERS
The officers of the association shall consist of the following; a President, Internal
Vice-President, External Vice-President, General Secretary, treasurer, Auditor and
PIO whose powers and duties shall be herein provided and as the Board my fix in
conformity with the provision of the By-Laws.