WALA nang makakapigil pa sa pagsasagawa sa kada apat na taong eleksiyon ng Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) matapos na i-deny kahapon ng Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 159 ang hinihiling na Temporary Restraining Order para sa aktibidad na gagawin ngayon sa Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club.
“The court’s denial of our application for restraining order is of course most disappointing,” sabi ni Chito Salud, abogado ni Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (ABAP) president Ricky Vargas.
“It would have opened up much needed space and possibilities for a winning approach to this whole saga. A TRO would have allowed all of us to step back, to agree and focus on finding solutions based on a singular criterion, namely what action would best serve our athletes’ overall welfare. If we were able to come together on that basis, we were confident that we wouldn’t need to go back to the courts to help us answer that question.”
“Mr. Vargas and Cong. Tolentino were driven by a sincere desire to provide an alternative approach to improving our sports program. They commit to continue their quest to empower our athletes and uplift Philippine sports,” sabi pa nito.
“We received the order of the court denying our application for Temporary Restraining Order on the POC elections,” sabi lamang mismo ni Vargas.
“In the same order, the court set hearings for December 9 and 16, 2016 for the determination of the rightful definition of the term “active membership” which is the bone of contention in this case. Ergo, the issue has not been settled with finality.”
“We will await the resolution of this case. In the meantime, our candidates Cong. Alfredo Benitez (first vice-president), Gen. Lucas Managuelod (second vice-president) and Renauld “Sonny” Barrios (treasurer) will continue our crusade for change and reform in the POC,” dagdag ni Vargas.
“Cong. Tolentino and I seek the full support of all NSAs for these candidates. We need them to provide check and balance in the POC. We fought on the principle of change and we continue to bat for it. If you want change let your votes signify change. The Filipino athlete deserves no less. I thank everyone who joined us in this journey. Rest assured we will continue to champion the rights and values we believe in.” sabi pa ni Vargas.