Anthony “Tonyboy” Liao, the newly elected president of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, is extending a hand of reconciliation to the group of Ramon “Tats” Suzara.
Liao said this as following ongoing to talk with Suzara to take on the post of chairman emeritus in the newly-formed PNVF board.
“We are giving them the honor. We are asking them to join in the board,” said Liao in an interview with the Manila Standard.
Liao shared his thoughts following polls held on Friday at the Vault in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
“This is for unification sa PNVF. Para meron tayong pagkakaisa sa mga ideas kung paano pagalawin ang volleyball federation,” added Liao.
Liao is upbeat about bringing together differents supporting and organizing volleyball, along with the existing ballclubs and programs.
Suzara was the federation head since 2021 after the PNVF got recognition from the FIVB and took over the governing body of the sport from Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Inc.
“We hope to have one big family in volleyball,” added Liao.
Following the polls, Dr. Arnel Hajan will serve as chairman for the next four years, with Yul Benosa as vice president, Otie Camangian as secretary general, Ricky Palou as treasurer and Roger Banzuela as auditor.
While the new administration discusses their plans with Suzara, the PNVF gets down to the task of preparing the national men’s and women’s team to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
