The sports agency is independent from the Philippine Olympic Committee, a privately-ran organization which enjoys autonomy from the government.

It also recognizes the autonomy of the Philippine Olympic Committee and likewise states that all National Sports Associations shall be Autonomous as well.

[3] PHI-NADO is recognized as the national anti-doping body for the Philippines by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).

[6] In May 2018, the PSC entered into a partnership with the USSA where the latter will provide masters and doctorate degree certifications to Filipino sports officials.

[6] In August 2024, Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen granted Yeng Guiao's 2016 mandamus nullifying the Ramos-era Pagcor memorandum.