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Thursday, February 05, 2004
PBL chairman nixes Chino’s resignation
PBL Chairman Deoceldo Sy threw his full support behind Commissioner Chino Trinidad as he rejected his impromptu resignation while issuing a warning to Welcoat Paints for its protest action in Game 3 of the PBL Platinum Cup finals at the Pasig Sports Center.
“I was surprised when I got the news that Chino was resigning,” Sy said. “Chino is a hardworking commissioner and I can vouch for that.
“There’s no question about his passion to the sport and his love of the league. It’s very unfortunate that it happened in the middle of the finals.”
Trinidad, feeling “insulted and taunted” by a Welcoat protest following the defeat of
Jojo Tangkay to Fash Peter June Simon in a tight MVP derby, resigned in haste at halftime of Game 3.
Welcoat players showed up wearing bands on their uniform with inscription “Tangkay MVP” – their way of protesting the result of the MVP race. And that proved to be the last straw for Trinidad following the turn of events the past two days.
Disrespect
“If that is not a show of utter disrespect, then I don’t know what is,” said an emotional Trinidad in a hastily-called press conference. “If that is not taunting, what is? I tried to work hard for the good of the league tapos ito ang gagawin nila sa akin (then this is what they do to me). That’s blatant disrespect.”
Sy however will not accept Trinidads resignation.
“Definitely, I’m rejecting the resignation of Mr. Trinidad,” said Sy. “I will try to work a win-win solution so that we can retain the services of Mr. Trinidad. He has a great vision for the league, so it’s a pity if it will not push through.”
Sy said at this time the league is enjoying a renaissance of sorts and can’t afford to lose someone as dedicated, innovative and an effective leader as Trinidad.
Sy said he’s calling an immediate board meeting today among team owners to figure out how to solve the problem and added that the management of Welcoat headed by team owners Terry Que and Raymund Yu shall be held responsible for any negative consequences.
PBA bound
Sy was also peeved by the action by the players, saying: ”They should not have done that considering that some of them are leaving the league and joining the PBA this season. They should be responsible enough.”
“The show of protest has tarnished the commissioner as a person and the league itself,” added Sy, who is optimistic he can convince Trinidad to stay and keep his job which he inherited from Yeng Guiao four years ago.
Simon, hurt by rumors that he did not deserve to win the MVP race, stayed for hours at the dugout after the game, crying unabashedly.
(February 5, 2004 issue)
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