The Philippine Sports Commission Board on Tuesday approved the awarding of P1,250,000 worth of special incentives for the Philippine Women’s Football Team for qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women World Cup.
The board unanimously approved the incentive as it “recognizes the significance of their breakthrough performance during the Asian Cup and the qualification to the 2023 World Cup,” said PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez on the approval of special incentives.
The 23 players plus 2 reserves shall receive P50,000 each for their historic feat made at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India, after reaching the semifinals and making it to the World Cup next year.
“I am proud of our women football team members. We met them yesterday and we can feel their humility and strong team spirit. I think this contributed much to their success, among other factors” the sports agency chief said.
Last Monday, Ramirez along with PSC commissioners Celia Kiram and Arnold Agustin, warmly welcomed Philippine Football Federation president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta Jr. and the members of the national team, namely Chandler and Olivia McDaniel, Camille Rodriguez, Anicka and Sara Castañeda, Hali Long, and Inna Palacios during their courtesy visit at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.
