By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno Newly-installed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala (left) receives PSC flag from former chairman William “Butch” Ramirez during the turnover ceremony at the PSC office inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Monday (Sept. 5, 2022). (Photo by Ivan Saldajeno) MANILA – Newly-installed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Noli Eala on … Continue reading
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PATAFA endorses EJ Obiena for SEA Games as mediation ends
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno World-ranked Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena (Photo from EJ’s FB page) MANILA – The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and world-ranked pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena have finally settled their misunderstandings as Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Butch Ramirez succeeded in reconciling the two parties through the mediation … Continue reading
PSC chief disappointed by mediation postponement
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez (File photo) MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez rued the latest roadblock to the potential reconciliation between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. Speaking for the first time since Obiena begged off from … Continue reading
PSC lays down demands to resolve PATAFA-Obiena row
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has laid down some requests to the camps involved in the tension between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. In a statement on Wednesday, PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said the PSC board called on … Continue reading
PSC funds relief operations for Odette survivors
PRESS RELEASE PSC funds relief operations for Odette survivors The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will release P2 Million for relief efforts in the Odette-devastated Visayas and Mindanao areas. PSC Chairman William Ramirez tapped former PSC Executive Director and Commissioner who served during Ramirez’ first term as PSC Chief, Fr. Vicente Uy, who … Continue reading
PSC condemns MSU-Marawi shooting incident
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno SAD AND TRAGIC. A police officer watches over one of two students hurt during a shooting incident that transpired inside the compound of the Mindanao State University in Marawi City on Dec. 2, 2021. The Philippine Sports Commission condemned “in the strongest possible terms” what it described as sad and tragic … Continue reading
PH batch of Olympians in Tokyo ‘strong’: Ramirez
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez (File photo) TOKYO (PNA)– For Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez, three times could be a charm. Ramirez owns the distinction as the only chairperson since the PSC’s establishment in 1990 to be at the helm of the sports agency in three Olympics—his first in Beijing 2008, followed … Continue reading
PH Olympians can pull out ‘surprises’ in Tokyo: Ramirez
Philippine Sports Commission chairman William “Butch” Ramirez (Screengrab) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez lauded the hard work of the Filipino athletes as he expressed confidence that the 19-strong Tokyo Olympics qualifiers have what it takes to get a golden finish. “I’m so excited for the result of the … Continue reading
Ramirez on Olympic Gold: “Yes, we have a strong chance”
PRESS RELEASE Ramirez on Olympic Gold: “Yes, we have a strong chance” When PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez guested Friday on the PSC Hour program of Radyo Pilipinas Dos, he declared his trust and confidence that the 19-strong Tokyo Olympics qualifiers have what it takes to get a golden finish. “I’m so excited for the result … Continue reading
PH Sports Training Center to rise soon in Bataan
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno LAND DONATION. Sports officials and local government leaders of Bataan pose for photo opportunity after the ceremonial signing and turnover of the deed of donation for the land donated by Bataan for the site of the Philippine Sports Training Center at The Orient Bataan in Mariveles, Bataan on Tuesday (May 18, … Continue reading
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