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Friday, April 28, 2006
Ramirez clarifies on Iroy, clash with Patafa issues
PHILIPPINE Sports Commission (PSC) chair William "Butch" Ramirez belied published reports that PSC Executive Director Guillermo Iroy resigned because he was caught in the cross-fire between the national agency and the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa).
In an e-mailed statement to media, entitled "Putting the Record Straight", and furnished to Sun.Star Davao, Ramirez clarified matters in the light of conflicting reports on the issue.
"It is not accurate to say that he (Iroy) was caught in the cross-fire between the PSC and Patafa. This is absolutely incorrect. This is an internal management matter, which is within the domain of the Chairman's Office in an effort to upgrade the standards of public service," Ramirez said.
He went on to say that his office should not even be compelled to give explanation.
"As Chairman, it is my prerogative to align the organization to the best of my managerial ability so that it will become responsive to the mandate of PSC; unless of course, when the performance of the agency is no longer conforming to its purpose for which RA 6847 was created. The history in management tells us that change is the only constant element if you were to aim for excellence. And that's precisely the reason why innovation must be encouraged," Ramirez said.
"So, let us put aside speculations and malice to it because delving so much on this matter is counterproductive," he said," he added.
As for the PSC-Patafa issue, Ramirez said: "The PSC board is unified in implementing the policy on no liquidation, no assistance. This is implemented fairly to all NSAs to show transparency and efficiency in governance."
He said the PSC is obliged to provide "people's money", within the bounds of its limited resources, to the stakeholders in the development of sports. But recipients are required to submit a report how the monies are being spent.
"There are no exceptions to this policy, otherwise, we compromise discipline and public trust. We know for a fact that many NSAs understand the implications of this policy. In our effort to get full cooperation by the stakeholders, we have set a meeting on May 3 to further enlighten them on the matter," the PSC chief further said. (MLSA)
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