PDBF MUST BE REINSTATED AS AN NSA

In 2011, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) under Richie Garcia issued a board resolution that put dragon boat under canoeing and PCKF. The board resolution is shown below.

 What is very interesting about the PSC resolution is that the placement of dragon boat under canoeing and PCKF was based on the recommendation of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC. Clearly, this is a violation of sports autonomy as guaranteed by the IOC Constitution. It is interesting too that the resolution does not mention about an "IOC directive" that POC President Cojuangco cited as the reason for the placement of PDBF under PCKF. PSC could not mention the "IOC directive" in the resolution  because no such directive was ever issued by IOC. Instead, PSC used the word "recommendation".

But there are two points about the resolution that defy logic. One, PDBF was already setting world records and winning world championships one after the other. Why then did POC and PSC make an effort to place PDBF under a non-performing national federation such as PCKF? Up until 2011, PCKF has not won a single medal nor trophy in international competitions. So why place a well-performing PDBF under an inutile PCKF?

Two, the US Dragon Boat Federation is not under canoeing nor ICF. It is under IDBF just like PDBF. Thus, it is not true that dragon boat must be under canoeing and ICF to be considered a national federation for dragon boat.

Since it was PSC that finalized the displacement of PDBF, it is only proper that the new PSC administration fix the injustice done to PDBF by its predecessor. PDBF has given the country much honor and pride in top international tournaments like the World Cup and World Championships. It is only right that it is reinstated as a national federation.

MEQUI-LOS PROTESTA SI DR. MEQUI

Matapos mawala sa mata ng publiko ng higit dalawang dekada, nagbabalik si Dr. Apericio “Perry” Mequi para pangunahan ang tawag sa pagbibitiw sa puwesto ni Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Peping Cojuangco. Isa si Dr. Mequi sa mga utak sa pagtitipon na magaganap sa ika-21 ng Setyembre 2017. Ang pagtitipon ay binansagang “ Peace and Change in Philippine Sports”.

Sa isang panayam ng inyong lingkod, inilahad ni Dr. Mequi ang iba’t-ibang layunin ng pagtitipon na inaasahang dadaluhan ng mga atleta, coaches, sports officials at fans.

Narito ang kanyang mga pahayag.

1.     Bakit mo naisipang magsagawa ng rally o pagtitipon laban kay POC President Peping Cojuangco?

The reasons for the rally goes back to even last year when we campaigned for POC to hold an open, free and democratic election because we believed that Peping after 12 years of unproductive and disastrous performance as evidenced by continuous deterioration in performance plus bad governance as proven by unliquidated public funds, should resign and provides for change in leadership. So, the call for Peping's resignation is not a new campaign.

2.     Anu-ano ang layunin ng rally ?

Ang layunin ng rally is to convince the POC General Assembly to declare a vote of confidence against Peping. It's only the POC GA that can oust Peping. No other entity can do this. Kaya, para sa POC GA ang aming mensahe for Peace and Change in Philippine Sports.

3.     Ano ang masasabi mo sa sinabi ni Cojuangco na nangugulo ka lang at bayaran?

Sa isyu ng bayaran. I am personally an example of a government servant who didn't use my position to enrich myself. During my brief stint at PSC, I was signing checks worth P7m to P15m per week. But barely a week after assuming the chairmanship, I recommended it's abolition because I saw that it's organizational and staffing pattern were deficient. It had no nationwide offices and the salary scales could not attract good professionals. I wanted out of the PSC. In contrast, Peping wants to hold on. I have no unliquidated funds after working in government for over 30 years.

4.     Ano ang malaking pagkakamali o pagkukulang ni Cojuanco bilang POC president?

Ang pagkukulang ni Peping is that HE HAS NO ARTICULATED VISION, MISSION AND PLAN FOR PHILIPPINE SPORTS. He keeps harping on sports NUTRITION for athletes. Nutrition is like the gasoline that you load up in a rocket ship or a car. Kahit na it's the best fuel, if you have no idea where you want the rocket to land or where to take the car, then it's useless. And most of all, Peping NEVER PRESENTED ANY PLAN BECAUSE HE HAS NO ARTICULATED GOALS OR OBJECTIVES TO PURSUE. "Without a plan, a goal is just a wish." (Antoine de Epuery). Peping has no vision, goal, objective or plan for Philippine Sports. So, all he had been doing for some 13 years as POC President is wishing.

5.     Kung mapapatalsik si Cojuangco, sino ang nakikita mong puedeng pumalit?

Anyone among the NSA Presidents who: 1. Is a man of independent means, may sariling yaman or may strong corporate backer, so that he can perform his role as volunteer, receiving no salary, for the services he renders to promote his sport. 3. Has a good background in business management. 4. Formers athlete who had competitive experience. 5. Is known and respected by the IF members of his sport, and 6. Has a reputation of honesty, respectability, statesmanship and integrity in the sports community.

6.     Paano mapipigil ang patuloy na pagbagsak ng Philippine sports?

To arrest the downward trend of Philippine sports, we have to invest on the very basics instead of aspiring for excellence without INVESTING ON LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT. These long term development starts with SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION the foundation of grassroots sports. The PE and school sports program is a BIG JOKE! While the acceptable principle and practice of PE worldwide is DAILY ONE HOUR activity, DepEd policy is once or twice a week. This is FOOLISH! We have to begin organizing and nurturing a SPORTS CLUB SYSTEM in schools and communities. Lastly, invest on the training of professionals who will be man the national sports program. While other countries have colleges and universities of physical education and sports, we have none in the Philippines that's adequately staffed and with appropriate curricular offerings. We should posthaste establish a CHARTERED STATE COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE.

7.     May pag-asa pa ba ang Philippine sports umangat?

YES, IN THE LONG TERM--NOT IN THE SHORT TERM. May nagsabi na ang Pinoy ay mahilig sa shortcut.  This is not possible in Philippine sports. In my mind, if we adopt the recommendations I cited above, we should see some improvements in 16 years.

  

PVF IS STILL THE FIVB MEMBER

courtesy of worldofvolley.com

"The FIVB Legal and Transfers Department notes that Article 2.2.7.2 in fine FIVB Constitution states that “in the event that a National Federation ceases to fulfill any of the conditions for affiliation, such National Federation shall, even if provisionally affiliated, lose all of its rights until such time as the conditions of affiliation are met”. Because the Philippines Volleyball Federation no longer meets the conditions to be affiliated to the FIVB, the FIVB Legal and Transfers Department can only conclude that the Philippines Volleyball Federation has provisionally lost all of its rights, except membership to the FIVB." 

- FIVB Working File World Congress 2016

What is significant in the FIVB statement above are two points :

1. PVF has not lost its membership to FIVB. Thus, LVPI cannot be admitted as a member.

2. PVF has the right to fulfill the requirements of FIVB for reinstatement.

The fight for PVF is indeed far from over.

PHILIPPINE NAVY SHOWS MIGHT AT THE CHERIFER PREMIUM-PDBF REGATTA 2017

The teams of Philippine Navy stamped their class by besting a total of 43 teams to win first place in all the three categories at the recently concluded second leg of the Cherifer Premium- PDBF Boat Regatta 2017. Philippine Navy finished first in the Women Small Boat, Mixed Standard and Open Standard to score a sweep at the regatta held at Baywalk, Roxas Boulevard last July 9, 2017.

The complete list of winners are as follows :

WOMEN SMALL BOAT
1. Philippine Navy
2. Triton A
3. RCP Sea Dragons
4. Rogue Philippines

MIXED STANDARD
1. Philippine Navy
2. Philippine Coast Guard
3. Triton A
4. RCP Sea Dragons

OPEN STANDARD
1. Philippine Navy
2. Philippine Coast Guard
3. Bruins
4. RCP Sea Dragons

The associations that participated include the following :

1. Adamson Paddlers
2. Amateur Paddlers Philippines
3. Bruins
4. Dragons Republic
5. Maharlika Dragon A
6. One Piece Drakon Sangres
7. Onslaught Racing Dragons
8. Philippine Blue Phoenix
9. Philippine Coast Guard
10. Philippine Navy
11. Philippine Wave Warriors
12. RCP Sea Dragons A
13. RCP Sea Dragons B
14. Rogue Philippines
15. Triton Team A
16. Triton Team B
17. UP Alumni Crew

LETTER OF POC PRESIDENT PEPING COJUANGCO TO FIVB

IVAN VILLANUEVA : NO RICE KAYA RISE ANG POINTS AT REBOUNDS SA PBA D-LEAGUE

Unti-unti nang gumagawa ng sariling pangalan si AMA Online Education power forward Ivan Villanueva sa PBA D-League sa tulong ng pagbabawas ng timbang. Matapos magbawas ng 30 pounds, biglang gumanda ang laro ng bente-dos anyos na dating player ng Adamson.. Kontra Zark's Burger, nagtala siya ng 29 points at 15 rebounds. Kontra Batangas, pinangunahan niya pa rin ang kanyang koponan sa pagkubra ng 14 points at 3 rebounds. Sa kasalukuyang PBA D-League Foundation Cup, bitbit ni Ivan ang averages na 13 points at 6 rebounds kada laro.

Sa isang panayam ni Bandera Correspondent Eric Dimzon, ikinuwento ni Ivan Villanueva ang kanyang pinagdaanan, kabilang ang pagdidiyeta, para gumanda ang kanyang laro. Narito ang kanyang mga sinabi.

1. Kailan ka nagsimulang maglaro ng basketball ?

Ivan Villanueva (IV)  : Elementary, siguro mga 8 or 10 years old, naglalaro na ako. Sa school ako nag-start maglaro ng basketball.

2. Naging malaking impluwensiya ba ang pinsan mong si Enrico Villanueva sa iyo para maging isang basketball player ?

IV : Sobra po. Siya po yung iniidolo ko bilang player. Gusto ko po maging player na tulad niya.

3. Ano ang itinuturing mong greatest achievement mo so far bilang basketball player ?

IV : Siguro po itong paglalaro ko sa PBA D-League. Bihira lang po nabibigyan ng pagkakataong makapaglaro dito. And by playing here, one step closer na po ako sa dream kong makapaglaro sa PBA.

4. Ilang taon ang binibigay mo sa sarili mo bago umakyat sa PBA ?

IV : Matagal pa po siguro. Mga 5 years pa po siguro.

5. Ano ang dahilan at biglang gumanda ang laro mo ?

IV : Siguro po yung sistema talaga ni Coach Marek kasi po ginagawa ko lang yung sinasabi niya sa akin sa practice at before the game. Kasi sariling sikap lang po ako. Hindi naman po ako pinapasahan dahil may plays para sa akin. Ang sinasabi lang sa akin ni Coach eh cut lang ako nang cut sa ilalim.

6. Bakit mo naisipang mag-diet at magbawas ng timbang ?

IV : Yung stay ko sa Letran ng one year, sila po yung nagsabi sa akin to lose weight. Ako naman, di ko sineseryoso. Then dumating yung time na kinakatakutan ko. Nagkaroon ako ng MCL injury. Yun, pinagawa nila sa akin yung military diet. Nagawa ko naman. Tiniis ko dahil ayaw ko na maulit yung injury ko. From 250 pounds, bumaba ang timbang ko to 221. in one month. I am now at 220 pounds.

7. Ano ang puede mo kainin sa diet na sinusunod mo ngayon ?

IV : Breakfast, banana or one hard boiled egg lang and cheese. Sa lunch, one can of tuna and wheat bread. No rice po ako.

8. Nakatulong ba ang pagbabawas mo ng timbang sa paglalaro mo ?

IV : Sobrang laki ng naitulong sa akin. Nagagawa ko na yung gusto ko gawin sa court. Nakakatakbo ako nang mas mabilis. Nakakatalon ako nang mas mataas. Wala akong nararamdaman na pain sa kness.

9. Ano ang pinakamahalagang aral ang natutunan mo sa basketball ?

IV : Siguro yung maging disciplined talaga. Wala dapat shortcuts. Kasi ako nagawa ko na mag-shortcut para sa career ko. Wala ring nangyari. Ngayon, ginagawa ko na lang ang best ko to improve my game through hard work.

10. Saang PBA team mo gusto maglaro ?

IV : Syempre sa Rain or Shine. Bukod saq nandun si Kuya Rico ( Villanueva ), gusto ko makalaro at makasama si Big Beau Belga. Idol ko rin po si Big Beau.

11. Masaya ka ba sa AMA Online Education ?

IV : Sobra po. Sobrang happy ako sa AMA.

12. Bilang player, ano pa ang kailangan mong i-improve ?

IV : Ang weight ko, kailangan ko pang mapababa. Then yung shooting ko. Lagi pong sinasabi sa akin na maliit ako at 6'2" kaya kailangan ko i-improve perimeter shooting ko.

13. Ano pa ang gusto mong maabot as a basketball player and individual ?

IV : As a player, yung maka-experience ng panalo sa D-League. Yung manalo kami kahit ilang games lang. Then makatuntong sa PBA. Ultimate goal ko maging PBA player.

As a person, magkaroon ako nang maayos na buhay nat ma-achieve ko yung mga goals ko.

ANG BAGONG IVAN VILLANUEVA NG AMA ONLINE EDUCATION TEAM

courtesy of slamonlineph.com

Sa pagbaba ng kanyang timbang, biglang tumaas ang kalidad ng laro ni AMA Online Education power-forward Ivan Villanueva. Matapos magbawas ng 30 pounds sa isang buwang pagdyidyieta,  nakapagtala ng 29 points at 15 rebounds ang dating player ng Adamson kontra Zark's Burger. Kontra Batangas, nagtala ang mas magaan na Villanueva ng 14 points at 3 rebounds para pangunahan ang kanyang koponan.

Abangan ang panayam ni Bandera Correspondent Eric Dimzon para malaman ang secret diet ni Ivan Villanueva na sadyang nagpabago ng kanyang laro.