PSC, Patafa appeal for Obiena's visa extension to continue training in Italy EJ Obiena (TED ALJIBE / AFP) The Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association are appealing for a visa extension for Olympic-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena for him to be able to continue...
PSC chairman Butch Ramirez The Philippine Sports Commission hopes it could restore the athletes’ allowances in full by the end of the year once it receives its usual remittances from the government. PSC chairman Butch Ramirez assured athletes they are entitled to back pays after their allowances...
PSC chairman Butch Ramirez Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said the government sports agency is committed to its employees especially during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Ramirez said no regular and contractual employees will be removed under his leadership as part of...
NSAs urged to find alternate venues for now Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez, top photo, manages a smile during yesterday’s PSA Forum webcast with hosts Randy Caluag and Judith Caringal. (FB screenshot) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said Tuesday that they...
PSC's national training director Marc Velasco (PSA Images) Once national athletes are allowed to return to training for various Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, the Inter-Agency Task Force will implement swab testing procedures before anybody is allowed entry to the Philsports Complex in Pasig City....
San Miguel Beer's Terrence Romeo, center, drives past Magnolia players during the first match of the postponed Philippine Cup last March. (PBA Images) The government agencies that formed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Friday issued a clarification that only professional leagues can return to...
PSC's national training director Marc Velasco (PSA Images) Although the Philsports Complex in Pasig City was locked down after a staff of the Philippine Sports Commission tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), an official of the agency assured the facility is COVID-free. Marc Velasco, PSC...
Three-time offenders could risk revocation of professional license Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra says he is excited to see professional athletes return to action – at least in practice sessions – when it is good to go under...
In celebration of International Youth Day last Aug. 12, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) underscored the role of youth engagement in climate change action and vowed for strengthened and more inclusive partnerships with Filipino youth at all levels. With the theme “Youth Engagement for...
PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez, commissioners safe as lockdown ordered Facade of Rizal Memorial Coliseum (MB Photo / Ali Vicoy) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez and Commissioners Mon Fernandez and Charles Maxey are reportedly safe and healthy after they were caught in a venue...
Rep. Bambol Tolentino National athletes and coaches might soon get their allowances in full once the House Bill No. 6953 or “Bayanihan Act 2” becomes a law. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president and Tagaytay City Congressman Bambol Tolentino said he included the said provision into the...
Overhaul of payroll administration causes delay in release of allowances PSC's national training director Marc Velasco (PSA Images) The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) assured national athletes they will get their monthly allowances as soon as possible following reports of delay relayed to...