HAS PVF LEARNED ITS LESSON ?

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At the 35th World Congress,  FIVB Honorary President Wei Jizhong cleverly aborted the sure reinstatement of Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) in FIVB. Wei, a close friend of Tats Suzara and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), created a great commotion  that forced FIVB to create an ad hoc committee to consequently junk the votation on the expulsion of PVF and acceptance of Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Inc. (LVPI) to FIVB. The votation would have settled the dispute , once and for all, between LVPI and PVF, with the latter enjoying a favorable result.

Now, FIVB is set to make another crucial decision on the conflict. The ad hoc committee is set to release its findings and recommendations to the FIVB Board of Administration (BA) in a few weeks. It is the FIVB BA that will decide which Philippine federation will finally be recognized by FIVB. The decision is expected to come out on May 6, 2017.

While all things point to a PVF victory, the events at the last World Congress should remind PVF not to be complacent. After all, the FIVB BA is made up of people  who are close to Tats Suzara who is with LVPI. In fact, a number of those in the FIVB BA came to Manila to grace several event of Philippine Superliga (PSL).

PVF must therefore tell FIVB BA, in no uncertain terms, to decide judiciously. PVF cannot afford to lose again in yet another sure-win situation. PVF must be smart enough to know the true parameters of the game, work within its framework and play its cards right to ensure final victory.

PVF AND LVPI : THE RIGHT TO KNOW

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It is incumbent on Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) President Edgardo Cantada to present solid proof that his latest pronouncements are true. After all, his statements carry a huge impact not only on PVF and LVPI but on the players, coaches and fans as well.

There are more than 40 players who are currently practicing everyday for the different tournaments that LVPI signified its intention to participate in. These tournaments include the 2017 SEA Games, 2017 Asian Volleyball Championships and 2017 Asian Women's Club Championship.There are 4 coaches who diligently map out plans to bring honor to the country. While I maintain that their loyalties are misplaced, I believe that they deserve to know whether all their efforts will be rendered useless and simply go to waste in the end.  If LVPI is indeed barred from sending teams to international tournaments, the players, coaches and fans need to be informed right now to prevent disappointment and frustration over the unnecessary waste of time and effort.

If the statements of Cantada are indeed true, then Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) can perhaps act accordingly. But PSC must first know the real deal with LVPI before taking any action.

Ang pagmamalasakit sa mga players, coaches at fans and dapat isaalang-alang ni Cantada at ng buong PVF.  Ang pagpapalabas ng katotohanan sa kalagayan ng PVF at LVPI ang gagabay sa mga tao sa tamang desisyon at aksyon. At ito rin ang gagabay maging sa PSC kung ito ay magbabalak man ng tamang hakbang sa gitna ng kaguluhan sa Philippine volleyball. Sa kabuuan, ang patotoo sa mga binitawang salita ni Cantada ang magbibigay ng bahagyang linaw at tamang direksyon sa pamamalakad ng volleyball sa Pilipinas.