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POC to finalize constitutional changes

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Finalizing the introduction of changes in the Philippine Olympic Committee constitution and bylaws is in order.

POC to finalize constitutional changes
POC president Abraham Tolentino

POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said this as the executive board convenes anew in a virtual meeting this weekend.

The reforms being resolved when the POC execom met in the last weekend of August will be discussed again, paving the way for the staging of elections this November.

“There will be an EB meeting on Sept 12. The agenda is the election mechanics for November and the amendments,” said Tolentino, who is also a congressman representing the 8th district of Tagaytay.

Efforts to introduce changes in the POC constitution and bylaws finally made progress two weeks ago.

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An age limit of 78 has been imposed for leaders of national sports associations, who are running for elective positions.

And board members who are elected will be limited to just two straight terms.

After that, anyone running for a post can do so after resting for one, 4-year Olympic cycle.

The alterations in the charter will take effect in the coming November polls.

The board is still discussing if leaders of non-Olympic sports bodies but regular board members can join the executive board.

They are still resolving issues concerning heads of non-Olympic sports organizations if they can also be allowed to seek the POC presidency, or any position in the board.

The agreement to make adjustments in the POC canon came two months after key amendments on age eligibility and term limits came under strong opposition.

Still unresolved is the proposal to remove the position of chairman. 

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