Nereo Andolong | |
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2nd President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
In office 1977–1980 | |
Preceded by | Ambrosio Padilla |
Succeeded by | Julian Malonso (provisional) |
Personal details | |
Born | Nereo C. Andolong 1926or1927 |
Died | October 31,2001 (aged 74) |
Resting place | Manila Memorial Park –Sucat,Parañaque |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Service/ | Philippine Constabulary |
Rank | Colonel |
Nereo C. Andolong, [1] also known by his nickname Nering,was a Filipino official,journalist,activist and sports executive. [2]
Andolong served as chairman and general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. As a journalist,he advocated community journalism and promoted the concerns of province-based journalists. He also served as president of the National Press Club of the Philippines. [2] He also served as a reporter for Manila Chronicle and was awarded the NPC-Stanvac journalism award in 1958 for his work with the media outfit. [1] He also held the rank of colonel at the Philippine Constabulary. [2]
He led various national sports associations [1] such as the Philippine Bowling Congress [3] and later became the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee from 1977 to 1980. [4] He was a sportsman himself playing various sports including bowling,golf,pistol-shooting,sky diving scuba-diving,tennis,and water skiing [1]
Andolong retired in the 1980s but remains an enthusiast in golf and other sports. [1] He died at age 74 due to a lingering illness on October 31,2001 and his remains were interred at the Manila Memorial Park –Sucat in Parañaque. [2]
Andolong received a posthumous award along with seven other sports personalities on January 11,2002 at the 2001 PSA Annual Awards. [1]
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