Originally posted on Color My World (charly's blog):
Rodolfo ‘Boogie’ Mendoza, a proud member of PMA Class 78, retired Police General, legendary anti-communist intelligence…
Category: Advocacies
An Open Letter to POC Prexy Ricky Vargas
Calling for unity is one thing. Making it happen is another. In the fractious world of Philippine sports, you have to own up to some difficult decisions at times.
Is the PCKDF Really Worthy of the PSC Sports Incentives?
After the Philippine Dragon Boat Team collects zero medals in the Asian Games, the same team suddenly wins 5 golds in the International Canoe Federation’s so-called World Championships. And they flaunt their achievements to charm the Pinoy crowd into providing them more incentives. Are they really worthy of these incentives from government?
Vindicating Victory for the PCKF? Or Validating a Fraud?
If the PCKF sincerely believe that they were unfairly treated, they should just STOP WHINING AND MAN UP. SEND A LETTER COMPLAINT TO THE INDONESIAN HOSTS. But they had better make sure they have proof of their serious allegations.
Clash of Agendas
It is now abundantly clear that some people in the POC have never been after the welfare of the athletes, but look at them instead as indentured servants. The problem they now face is a leadership that will not back down or bend over for them.
Why PCKF is in a No-Win Situation in its 2018 ICF World Championship Stint
A PCKF win in the ICF World Championships, after failing miserably in the recently-concluded Asian Games, will only validate the view that the ICF World Championships is nothing but fun games for ICF teams that have an interest in dragon boating.
