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Outgoing PSC chief tells successor to 'be alert, adapt'

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Posted at Jun 14 05:19 PM

The outstanding success of Filipino athletes in major competitions did not come by chance, stressed PSC chairman William "Butch" Ramirez on Tuesday. Read more »

PSC thankful for AFP's support in SEA Games

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Posted at May 26 02:49 PM

PSC chairman William Ramirez expressed his gratitude to the AFP for the contribution of military-athletes to the country's SEA Games campaign. Read more »

Fourth place a 'good finish' for Team PH: PSC chief

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Posted at May 24 02:32 PM

PSC chairman William "Butch" Ramirez on Tuesday expressed his satisfaction at the country's performance in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

PSC chief on PH’s SEA Games stint: Look at bigger picture

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Posted at May 21 05:29 PM

There’s more to the country’s SEA Games performance than just its medal count, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said Saturday. Read more »

PSC’s Ramirez sees hope in reconciling Obiena, PATAFA

Manolo Pedralvez
Updated as of Mar 30 10:05 AM

Top sports executive Butch Ramirez says PATAFA chief Philip Ella Juico and EJ Obiena are ‘now talking like father and son.’ Read more »

PH sportswriters to honor Ramirez's leadership

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Posted at Mar 03 04:14 PM

The Philippine Sportswriters Association will honor William "Butch" Ramirez for his accomplishments during his term as PSC chairman. Read more »

PSC's Ramirez on Obiena-PATAFA feud: Nakakahiya tayo

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 06:31 PM

'Magpakumbaba kayo,' PSC chief William "Butch" Ramirez told EJ Obiena and athletics chief Philip Ella Juico regarding their bitter feud. Read more »

Sports budget may be affected by Obiena-PATAFA feud

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 05:54 PM

The sports budget for 2022 may be in peril if the funding dispute between pole vaulter EJ Obiena and the PATAFA is not peacefully resolved. Read more »

PSC hopes national athletes can train by February

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 12:39 PM

The Philippine Sports Commission is hopeful that national athletes who will compete in the Southeast Asian Games can resume training by February. Read more »

PSC chief consoles Caloy Yulo after faltering in floor exercise

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Posted at Jul 26 04:08 PM

The head of the Philippine Sports Commission consoled Filipino athletes -- including top gymnast Carlos Yulo -- after their setbacks in the early goings of the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

PSC chief confident of Team PH's medal chances in Tokyo

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 02:40 PM

When weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, it ended a 20-year medal drought for the Philippines in the Summer Games. The chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission is confident that the country won't endure such a long wait again. Read more »

PSC receives P2.1-M remittance from PCSO

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Posted at May 25 04:38 PM

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office remitted a total of P2,145,110.4 to the Philippine Sports Commission on Tuesday. Read more »

PH Sports Training Center to rise in Bataan

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Posted at May 18 04:53 PM

PSC chairman William "Butch" Ramirz on Tuesday officially received the deed of donation from Bataan Governor Albert Garcia for the land on which the Philippine Sports Training Center will be constructed. Read more »

PSC chairman Butch Ramirez to grace PSA Awards Night

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Posted at Mar 25 03:34 PM

PSC Chairman William "Butch" Ramirez will be the keynote speaker in the PSA Awards Night, set for Saturday in a virtual format. Read more »

PSC's case against alleged payroll cheats heads to Imus RTC

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Posted at Jan 17 02:22 PM

It was recommended that charges be filed against the three individuals responsible for the alleged payroll padding scheme. Read more »

Boxers, taekwondo jins, karatekas set to train in Calamba bubble

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 02:41 PM

The country's boxers, taekwondo jins, and karatekas who are still looking to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics will start training in a "bubble" environment at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna next month. Read more »

READ: PSC chairman Ramirez gives his thoughts on 'Sorsogon bubble'

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Posted at Aug 24 05:47 PM

"Without passing judgment, this situation brings to mind a silent but equally worth noting implication. Does winning always mean everything else takes second place?" Read more »

PSC undergoes organizational revamp in wake of payroll scam

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Posted at Jul 22 04:00 PM

The Philippine Sports Commission will undergo changes in its organizational set-up, chairman William "Butch" Ramirez announced on Wednesday.  Read more »

POC, PSC heads leave resumption of team sports up to IATF

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 06:33 PM

The chairman of the PSC and the president of the POC agreed on Tuesday that it was up to the Inter-Agency Task Force to determine when team sports can resume in the country. Read more »

Olympic qualifiers, hopefuls are priority after PSC slashes athletes' allowances

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 05:34 PM

The PSC vowed to continue taking care of Filipino national athletes even after making the "heartbreaking" move of cutting their allowances in half.  Read more »