Philip Juico

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In late 2021, PATAFA, led by Juico, initiated a dispute with Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena involving the liquidation of finances related to the salary of Obiena's coach. [12]

Ethics violations

The Obiena dispute led the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Ethics Committee to investigate Juico. The committee was presented evidence that Juico colluded to create untruthful statements, attempted confidentiality breaches and interfered with sponsorship discussions. These issues were considered unethical and violative of the provisions of the by-laws of the POC, specifically on uplifting the level of performance of Filipino athletes. The POC stated that Juico was given the opportunity to defend against accusations to his conduct but Juico declined due process. Based on the committees recommendations, the POC board declared Juico as persona non grata for his role in the harassment of the athlete. Juico responded that the POC had no jurisdiction over NSAs. The POC clarified its legal prerogative to declare anybody persona non grata and that PATAFA was not penalized, nor was Juico removed, suspended or reprimanded. [13] [14] The POC's ethics committee concluded that Juico had harassed the athlete by making "malicious public accusations". [15] [16]

The POC general assembly voted on January 26, to enforce the decision of declaring Juico persona non grata following the official's row with pole vault star EJ Obiena. Thirty-six members of the POC general assembly, including Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and former Olympic swimmer Jessie Lacuna, voted in favor of the decision. [17]

Personal life

Juico is married to Margarita Penson. They have four children, including their youngest, incumbent Quezon City 1st District councilor Mayen Juico. [18]

References

  1. "Juico steps down as PATAFA president". Tiebreaker Times. June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  2. Terrado, Reuben (March 25, 2015). "POC recognition after election of Philip Juico as president". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  3. "Juico gets fresh term as Patafa chief". Daily Tribune. November 13, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Limos, Mario Alvaro (January 5, 2022). "Who Is Philip Juico, President of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association?". Esquire. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  5. "Reflections on The LaSallian: 1965 – 70". The LaSallian. November 4, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  6. "New Year, New Leadership: Philip Ella Juico" . Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. "Agrarian Reform History". Republic of the Philippines, Department of Agrarian Reform. December 5, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 Branigin, William (August 13, 1992). "Philippine court acquits ex-official". Washington Post. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  9. ""Land Reform" for the Elite: "Voluntary offers to sell" under C.A.R.P." January 21, 2022.
  10. "Juico steps down as PATAFA president". Tiebreaker Times. June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  11. "AAA caucus ends on high note; Juico bags top post". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. "PSC's Ramirez on Obiena-PATAFA feud: Nakakahiya tayo". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  13. "POC puts premium on EJ's welfare". Manila Standard. January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  14. "Why no jurisdiction". The Philippine Star. December 31, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  15. "POC declares Juico as persona non grata". The Manila Times. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  16. "POC declares Patafa chief Philip Juico persona non grata after Obiena rift". The Manila Times. December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  17. "PATAFA chief Juico still persona non grata in POCn". Rappler. January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  18. Ramirez, Joanna Rae (May 12, 2013). "Margie & Mayen Juico: A Mom & a Woman". The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 7, 2016.
Phillip Juico
PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico (cropped).jpg
4th Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission
In office
1996 June 30, 1998