By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
Richard Bachmann’s first order of business as the newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman was for the continues financial support to the athletes
“There will be no delays on the financial support that PSC provides to the athletes,” Bachmann said during his first flag raising ceremony as the government sports agency’s 12th chairman.
“Yun ang pinaka-urgent na bagay para matulungan natin sila. If there is any delay of allowances of any athlete, paki delay din yung akin. My salary also. Give me the names of those athletes, give me the names of the NSAs, ako na yung maghahabol. Because, when I say that there is no delay in allowances, I’m going to make it happen.”
Bachmann, along with Commissioners Edward Hayco, Bong Coo and Walter Torres, plans to take up a four-point priority plan when they hold a board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10.
“I want to assure everyone that I am here to be of service. Period. No personal agenda. I am here to serve our national athletes, the NSAs, and the PSC organization,” Bachmann said.
Aside from supporting the athletes, he also assured PSC employees that they are part of his priority.
Bachmann replaced Noli Eala at the start of the year.
