Note: As part of the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Group tasked to realign sports programs during this time of pandemic, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez shared his thoughts about the recent controversy involving University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball team and its...
One month training camp at De La Salle Canlubang in Laguna on November Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association chief Philip Ella Juico (MB File Photo) The Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) plans to hold a training bubble for select national team members as part of its...
UST Tigers coach Aldin Ayo (UAAP) University of Santo Tomas is conducting its own internal probe on the alleged unauthorized training bubble of its men’s basketball team in Sorsogon. In Saturday’s meeting between the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Group and UAAP officials, UAAP Executive...
Chairman Ramirez: 'We got the video practice of UST in Sorsogon, violating medical protocol' UST Tigers coach Aldin Ayo and PSC chairman Butch Ramirez (MB FIle Photo / PSA) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said Saturday that the University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball team...
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'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...
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...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday, August 8, called on the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to give financial assistance to athletes and coaches who require help during the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go...
