(Pangako ni Eala)NEW FACE, NEW ENERGY SA PSC

NANGAKO si Noli Eala, ang newly-appointed chairman ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), na magkakaroon ng bagong mukha at enerhiya ang sports agency, sa kanyang pagre-report sa trabaho sa unang pagkakataon nitong Huwebes.

Si Eala ay itinalaga bilang bagong PSC chairman noong Martes ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., kapalit ni William ‘Butch’ Ramirez na sa ilalim ng kanyang termino ay nakopo ng Pilipinas ang kauna-unahang Olympic gold medal, na kaloob ni weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz.

Sa isang statement, sinabi ni Eala na titiyakin ng kanyang administrasyon ang pagpapanatili sa tagumpay ng kanilang mga programa nang pangmatagalan.

“We will continue with programs that will further strengthen our sports initiatives. We will create pathways for all to get involved in sports while ensuring that elite athletes are provided with all they need to be successful. We will reach out to the private sector, similar to the golden years of the Gintong Alay program, to harness their support for all stakeholders of sports,” sabi pa ni Eala, dating PBA commissioner.

“I will carry out the mandates of the PSC to develop and promote sports in the grassroots as a tool towards nation-building and unity, and ensure full and enhanced support for our national athletes in their continued quest to bring honor and glory to our country,” ayon pa kay Eala.

“Today, I reported for work and had an initial meeting with officers of the agency discussing matters from basic housekeeping to urgent pending matters needing immediate attention and action,” aniya. “We target to have all these clarified and studied in preparation for the formal convening of the board.”

Si Eala ay winelcome sa PSC Office sa Rizal Memorial Sports Complex sa Manila nina PSC commissioner Bong Coo at executive director Atty. Guillermo Iroy Jr.

“It was a productive first day at the office,” ani Eala. “There are many things to be done, but I am hopeful and eager to start working. The PSC will have a new face and new energy. The PSC, under my watch, will care for sports like no other.”

CLYDE MARIANO