Summary
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC, Filipino: Komisyon sa Palakasan ng Pilipinas[1]) is an agency of the Philippine government which tackles matters concerning sports in the country. The sports agency is independent from the Philippine Olympic Committee, a privately-ran organization which enjoys autonomy from the government.
| Komisyon sa Palakasan ng Pilipinas | |
 Official seal | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 24, 1990 |
| Headquarters | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Malate, Manila, Philippines |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent Agency | Office of the President of the Philippines |
| Website | www.psc.gov.ph  |
History edit
The Philippine Sports Commission was created on January 24, 1990, through Republic Act No. 6847 or "The Philippine Sports Commission Act" during the administration of then-President Corazon Aquino.[2]
Relations edit
Philippine Olympic Committee edit
The Philippine Sports Commission Act recognizes the role of the Philippine Olympic Committee as the national Olympic body for the International Olympic Committee. It also recognizes the autonomy of the Philippine Olympic Committee and likewise states that all National Sports Associations shall be Autonomous as well.
The Act designates the Philippine Olympic Committee as primarily responsible for activities related to the country's participation in the Olympic Games (International Olympic Committee), Asian Games (Olympic Council of Asia), Southeast Asian Games (Southeast Asian Games Federation), and other international athletic competitions.
Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization edit
The PSC funds the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization (PHI-NADO), an organization in the Philippines which tackles doping in sports in the Philippines.[3] PHI-NADO is recognized as the national anti-doping body for the Philippines by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).[4]
The Philippines were under threat of sanctions by WADA in early 2024 due to non-compliance of the international body's regulations. This has since been resolved. There are moves to make PHI-NADO a more independent body from the PSC.[5]
Others edit
The Philippine Sports Commission has a partnership with the United States Sports Academy (USSA) through a Protocol of Cooperation signed in 2017.[6] In May 2018, the PSC entered into a partnership with the USSA where the later will provide masters and doctorate degree certifications to Filipino sports officials. The Philippine government and the USSA had a similar program in the early 1980s during the administration of then-President Ferdinand Marcos.[7]
The PSC has also relations with bodies from other countries such as Australia, Cuba, China, South Korea, Russia, and Spain to help the PSC develop sports in the country.[6]
Leadership edit
Chairpersons edit
| # | Chairman | Term | Appointed by | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | |||
| 1 | Cecil Hechanova | 1990 | 1992 | Corazon Aquino |
| 2 | Aparicio Mequi | 1992 | 1993 | Fidel V. Ramos |
| 3 | Mel Lopez | 1993 | 1996 | |
| 4 | Philip Ella Juico | 1996 | 1998 | |
| 5 | Carlos Tuazon | 1998 | 2001 | Joseph Estrada |
| 6 | Eric Buhain | 2001 | 2005 | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| 7 | Butch Ramirez | 2005 | 2009 | |
| 8 | Harry Angping | 2009 | 2010 | |
| 9 | Richie Garcia | 2010 | 2016 | Benigno Aquino III |
| 10 | Butch Ramirez | 2016 | 2022 | Rodrigo Duterte |
| OIC | Guillermo Iroy[9] | 2022 | 2022 | Bongbong Marcos |
| 11 | Noli Eala | 2022 | 2022 | |
| 12 | Richard Bachmann | 2022 | present | |
Composition edit
Chairman: Richard "Dickie" Bachmann
Commissioners:
- Olivia "Bong" Coo
- Edward Hayco
- Walter Torres
- Matthew Gaston
- Term ends on June 30, 2028.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Narvaez, Eilene Antoinette; Macaranas, Edgardo, eds. (2013). Mga Pangalan ng Tanggapan ng Pamahalaan sa Filipino (PDF) (in Filipino) (2013 ed.). Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. p. 6. ISBN 978-971-0197-22-4. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "PSC Profile". Philippine Sports Commission. June 22, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Isaga, JR (February 20, 2024). "Malacañang helps fast-track anti-doping requirements as PH faces int'l sports ban". Rappler. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Rueben (January 26, 2024). "PSC allays fears of Olympic flag ban, says it's completing WADA requirements". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Galvez, Waylon (March 27, 2024). "PSC, PHI-NADO hope to strengthen anti-doping program in PH". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Abac (November 1, 2017). "PSC inks deal with USSA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ Cordero, Abac (May 10, 2018). "PSC renews partnership with USSA". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Noblemen of Philippine Sports: The PSC Chairmen Legacy". Philippine Sports Commission. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ Villar, Joey (July 4, 2022). "Iroy plays role as PSC caretaker". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
External links edit
- Philippine Sports Commission website