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Seeing the Philippine Olympic Committee elections later this month at a “critical point” in the existence of the body, presidential candidate Jesús “Clint” Aranas reiterated the need for members to be judicious in their decision about who to choose. , just when you promote your built ticket platform around transparency and unity, among others.
Ready to challenge incumbent President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino in the POC election scheduled for November 27, Aranas, President of World Archery Philippines, shared that this year’s elections are complicated, especially as the battle lines have been drawn. intensely and the contending parties do. not agree on certain issues.
“We are at a critical tipping point. We see the POC as a divided house. What do we really want? What do you need? What do we want to achieve? “He told the Philippine Sports Writers Association Online Forum on Tuesday.
Given this, he continued by saying that what they are offering as a group in the form of transparency and unity would greatly contribute to the strengthening of the local Olympic body.
“For those who have known me, I am a very simple person. I have nothing to hide. And we should be united. Otherwise it will never work, ”he said.
“That’s why they put me at the forefront here. Someone has to lead the fight, “added Aranas.
Part of their platform is also to “truly” represent stakeholders, committing to working with National Sports Associations (NSAs), particularly to make them self-sustaining through the support of potential corporate sponsors.
Joining Aranas on his ticket are Steve Hontiveros, who is running as president, Philip Juico as first vice president, Ada Milby as second vice president, Julian Camacho as treasurer, Monico Puentevella as auditor, and Robert Bachmann, Charlie Ho, and Robert Mananquil as members of board.
For the POC election, there are 54 voting members, including the 51 heads of the different NSAs, a couple of members of the Athletes Commission and the representative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the Philippines, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski.
Mr. Aranas, however, cautioned that the number could change due to disqualifications from certain NSAs that have problems with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
He declined to identify which NSA they are. – Michael Angelo S. Murillo
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