Philippine Handball Federation

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Philippine Handball Federation
PHF
Philippine Handball Federation (PHF).svg
IOC nation Philippines
National flag Flag of the Philippines.svg
Sport Handball
Other Sports
Affiliations
International federation International Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since1990
Continental association Asian Handball Federation
National Olympic Committee Philippine Olympic Committee
Governing Body
President Stephen Hontiveros
Headquarters
Address
Country Philippines
Secretary GeneralErnesto G. Jay AdDalem

The Philippine Handball Federation is the national governing body for Handball in the Philippines and is a voting member of the Philippine Olympic Committee since 2011. [1] It is accredited by the International Handball Federation.

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References

  1. Henson, Joaquin (13 November 2012). "Handball offers new lease on life". Sporting Chance. Retrieved 23 September 2015.