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Triathlon chief Tom Carrasco is once again seeking the presidency of the Philippine Olympic Committee. After an absence of four years as a civil servant, Carrasco seeks to return to the former position he held from 2012 to 2016 during the term of former Tarlac representative José “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. This time, he will seek another position under the banner of Congressman Abraham “Bambol. ”Tolentino when the POC holds its elections on November 27. Tolentino, president of the Philippine Integrated Cycling Federation, revealed Carrasco as one of the veterans whom he asked to be part of his ballot. during the next elections. “This is for the new normal of the new POC, which is for good governance, and as the reliable team of the sports community and private companies,” said Tolentino, who showed his lineup in a virtual meeting. The announcement was made about four days before the start of the nominations. The director of the Philippines Triathlon Association will seek positions with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio and Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez. Panlilio, who is also president of Smart Communications and director of revenue for PLDT, is going after the position of first vice president. Gomez, who is the president of the modern pentathlon and fencing federation, is in the running for the second vice president position. Gymnastics director Cynthia Carrion, another expert, will run for treasurer, along with baseball’s Chito Loyzaga as auditor. For her list of board members, Tolentino will have Muaythai Secretary General Pearl Managuelod on her roster, with Dave Carter from judo and Dr. Raúl Canlas from surfing. Vice President of the Chamber and representative of Surigao. (1st district) Prospero Pichay Jr. will also seek a place on the board in his capacity as president of the Philippine National Chess Federation. Archery chief Clint Aranas is expected to reveal his own ticket in the coming days. Aranas, a lawyer who was president of the Government Services Insurance System, will challenge Tolentino’s candidacy for the presidency. World Archery Philippines President previously revealed that POC President Steve Hontiveros from Handball and former Philippine Sports Commission President Philip Ella Juico from Athletics will be among his group in the polls. Hontiveros will again seek the position of president, while Juico will run for the position of first vice president. The presentation of the candidacy certificate will be from October 1 to 30 and, with the campaign period scheduled to begin on November 1
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