Newly appointed PSC chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio received the backing of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso following a meeting on Thursday.
“We really need to improve the facilities right away,” said Gregorio ahead of his dialogue with Domagoso.
Gregorio has been actively seeking support from both the government and private sector to assist in the PSC’s broader goal of rehabilitating sports facilities under its jurisdiction.
In response, Mayor Domagoso tasked newly appointed Manila Sports Council (MASCO) chief Dale Evangelista to coordinate directly with the PSC. MASCO, under Evangelista’s leadership, is also crafting its own plans to revitalize Manila’s local sports programs.
“You have my support. If you want to improve the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, you may proceed,” Domagoso assured Gregorio during their meeting.
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex continues to serve as a training hub for Manila-based athletes preparing for national events, including the upcoming Batang Pinoy competition this October in General Santos City.
Over the past week, Gregorio visited several PSC-managed sites and noted areas in urgent need of attention. In Baguio City, he observed rusting equipment in the weightlifting gym and cracks on the surface of the track oval.
He also reported that the offices of national sports associations and the Philippine Olympic Committee at the Philsports Complex in Pasig City require immediate repairs.
