Philippine Olympic Committee
Philippine Olympic Committee logo | |
Country/Region |
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Code | PHI |
Created | 1911 |
Continental Association | OCA |
Headquarters | PhilSports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila |
President | Jose Cojuangco, Jr. |
Secretary General | Stephen Chu Hontiveros |
Website | www.olympic.ph |
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is the National Olympic Committee of the Philippines.
About the POC
The POC is a private, non-governmental organization composed of and serve as the mother organization of all National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the Philippines. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as having the sole authority for representation of the Philippines in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the Southeast Asian Games and other multi-event competitions.
The POC is financially independent and does not receive any subsidy from government, though its member NSAs receive some financial assistance from the Philippine Sports Commission. Instead, the POC supports its own activities with funds generated from sponsorships, licensing fees on the use of the Olympic marks, IOC subsidy and proceeds from special projects and donations.
History of the POC
The first time organized sports was introduced in the Philippines was during the American occupation with the formation of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation by Governor General F.B. Harrison in 1913. This also marked the holding of the first Far Eastern Games played with China and Japan.
When the Philippines joined the International Olympic Committee in 1918, a requisite for its entry was a solitary participation by David Nepomuceno in 1924 Olympic Games who competed in Athletics in Paris, France.
The first Filipino Chairman of the then Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation was President Manuel L. Quezon. He held the position until 1935. The successors of President Quezon were:
- Jorge B. Vargas (1936-1955)
- Antonio de las Alas (1956-1968)
- Felipe Monserrat (1969-1970)
- Ambrosio Padilla (1970-1976)
In 1976, the name Philippine Olympic Committee was adopted in lieu of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation to distinguish it as the National Olympic Committee in the Philippines as recognized and accredited by the International Olympic Committee. Since then, official representation to IOC sponsored competitions were under the Philippine Olympic Committee.
The successors after Padilla were:
- Col. Nereo Andolong (1977-1980)
- Col. Julian Malonso (1980, provisional)
- Michael M. Keon (1981-1984)
- Gov. Jose Sering (1985-1992)
- Ret. Gen. Rene Cruz (1993-1996)
- Cristina Ramos-Jalasco (1997-April 1999)
- Celso Dayrit (May 1999-2004)
- Jose Cojuangco, Jr. (January 2005-present)
The first Filipino member of the IOC was Jorge B. Vargas. He held this position until his death in 1980. Succeeding him in 1980 was Mr. Francisco Elizalde who holds this position as IOC member in the Philippines till the present.
National Sports Associations (NSAs)
Regular Members
- Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines
- Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines
- Billiard Sports Confederation of the Philippines
- Equestrian Association of the Philippines
- Gymnastics Association of the Philippines
- Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines
- Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas
- Muay Association of the Philippines
- National Chess Federation of the Philippines
- National Golf Association of the Philippines
- Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association
- Philippine Archers' National Network and Alliance
- Philippine Amateur Baseball Association
- Philippine Amateur Sepak Takraw Association
- Philippine Amateur Soft Tennis Association
- Philippine Badminton Association
- Philippine Bowling Congress
- Philippine Canoe-Kayak Federation
- Philippine Fencing Association
- Philippine Football Federation
- Philippine Handball Federation
- Philippine Judo Federation
- Philippine Karatedo Federation
- Philippine Lawn Bowls Association
- Philippine National Shooting Association
- Philippine Pencak Silat Association
- Philippine Rowing Association
- Philippine Rugby Football Union
- Philippine Sailing Association
- Philippine Skating Union
- Philippine Swimming
- Philippine Taekwondo Association
- Philippine Tennis Association
- Philippine Weightlifting Association
- Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas
- Squash Rackets Association of the Philippines
- Table Tennis Association of the Philippines
- Triathlon Association of the Philippines
- Wrestling Association of the Philippines
- Wushu Federation of the Philippines
Associate Members
- Arnis Philippines
- Dance Sport Council of the Philippines
- Philippine Duckpin Bowling Council
- Philippine Tournament Bridge Association
- Powerlifting Association of the Philippines
Special Recognition
- National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association
- Philippine Boardsailing Federation
- Philippine Finswimming Federation
- Sports Climbing Association of the Philippines
- Wakeboard and Waterski Association of the Philippines