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Post by narko on Sept 26, 2011 11:59:26 GMT 8
I totally agree with cjeagle. Besides, Philsports arena is inconvenient to get to compared to Rizal with its proximity to the LRT. Philsports Stadium should be used as the NCR training base and Rizal (if they don't sell it) remains the venue for international matches. Agree also with the others here that they have to maintain the Rizal pitch, wasn't able to watch the Azkals-Kaya game live but on TV the pitch looked in bad shape.
I think it was mentioned somewhere here on these boards that the PFF will have elections in November, anyone out there with insights on this? I just hope we get continuity and stability so that the progress and momentum achieved does not diminish and will be further enhanced.
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Post by xyz1000 on Sept 27, 2011 0:28:31 GMT 8
I posted the point in another thread, but what happens to Rizal if it is sold to the Ayala group or the Sy group? They might just turn the land, prime real estate in Manila, into condominiums and shopping malls.
If the PFF and PSC will sell Rizal, as they intend to do, where will the Azkals host international matches in the capital region?
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Post by cjeagle on Sept 27, 2011 1:42:44 GMT 8
I am not in favor of tearing Rizal down for several reasons. Although football will lose its home for a short while, with international games maybe temporarily being played in Panaad and Philsports, I am quite sure with its current popularity and proven ability to create revenue for itself, that they will build a new one maybe even better or bigger.
I know it is out of topic, but I am more concerned with the less popular sports like baseball. They will lose their home, without the popular backing and financing to build a new one. Whatever revenue they earn from selling Rizal will not be enough to replace all the stadiums for different sports that will be torn down. The other reason I hesitate in tearing it down is purely sentimental, the history that was made there that helped galvanize our identity as a nation called the Philippines. The victories and yes losses of a Philippine team in various sports that every Filipino from the time of the Philippine commonwealth to the modern era, which helped shape our identity as a nation will be lost, when this icon of Philippine sports is torn down to make way for ordinary condos and hotels. It is a venue where great athletes from around the world like Babe Ruth had played in the past and where our greatest achievements in the sporting arena has been witnessed and celebrated. How can we justify tearing this down, in the name of profit?
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Post by Wiking on Sept 28, 2011 21:12:33 GMT 8
I didnt know where to put this article, admin/mods just move it if it's in the wrong place. This is very good news!
Palami: Running against PFF president is a divisive exercise
THANKS but no, thanks. Philippine national men’s football team manager Dan Palami shot down the idea of him replacing Nonong Araneta as the president of the Philippine Football Federation in the November elections. Palami said football in the Philippines hasn’t reached its full potential yet and running against Araneta would be a divisive exercise. “I’m sure they have their reasons to prod me to run. They know that I have the best interest of football in mind. They know of my management skills. However, I don’t want this, football in the Philippines hasn’t fully blossomed and I don’t want a divisive exercise,” said Palami. Palami, who recently resigned from his position at APT Global Inc. to concentrate on his job as the team manager and four other positions in his real estate companies, manpower company, a school board and as head of marketing of the PFF, said he supports Araneta. “I’m contented with the support that Nonong Araneta is giving us and this is the time for us to unite behind the PFF,” Palami said. Araneta, who was also prodded by stakeholders to run in the 2007 elections against Mari Martinez and Ed Formosa, took over the PFF presidency in December last year when the PFF Board of Governors ousted Martinez. Palami said he will support Araneta if he decides to run for another term in the November elections. “He (Araneta) will have my support and I hope he continues to support my initiatives as manager of the national team,” said Palami. Meanwhile, Palami said the national team will try to maximize the Fifa-designated dates for friendlies in 2012, which could mean a busy year for the Azkals. “Playing friendlies is one way of improving our rank,” Palami said. “It will give the players more time to play together for better cohesion. It will also allow us to evaluate new players.” Aside from friendlies against national team, Palami said an events management company has offered to bring in European clubs and said they have received offers from second and third division teams in Spain.“If Liverpool can have a friendly in Malaysia, perhaps the Philippines will be the next stop?” said Palami, who acknowledged bringing in a top tier club like Liverpool would be expensive. “We are also looking at inviting Fulham, Neil Etheridge’s club, for a friendly,” he said.Aside from the friendlies, the Azkals will be joining two tournaments next year—the AFC Challenge Cup and the Suzuki Cup.The Azkals qualified for the AFC Challenge Cup main draw in Nepal for the first time after winning the qualifiers last March and for the Suzuki Cup, the Azkals won’t have to go through the qualifiers for the first time. “Before the Challenge Cup, we are planning to hold a training camp in the Gulf area,” he said. Palami also said the PFF is looking at hosting the Suzuki Cup but the lack of pitches is hampering that move.
“Manila needs a second pitch,” he said.cebufootball.blogspot.com/2011/09/palami-running-against-pff-president-is.html
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Post by cjeagle on Sept 28, 2011 22:39:45 GMT 8
Dan Palami is truly committed to football. Not only has he invested a fortune to finance the national team but he has given up his lucrative position as CEO of APT Global to concentrate on the Azkals. I don't think you can find any other stakeholder in Philippine football who has sacrificed as much to help the sport. He could have easily won the election if he wanted to, but true to his self effacing nature, for the sake of unity he is not going to run for office. However if Araneta decides not to run for reelection after all, this decision might change. Besides he probably enjoys being able to manage the Azkals on a day to day basis and being present at international events which he couldn't do as PFF Prez.
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Post by teddyandtimmysdad on Oct 20, 2011 4:09:03 GMT 8
hey bonnie, great blog, and don't worry about the trolls out there. those of us thaT know you and know of all the hard work you have done with the PFF can only stand by and applaud your efforts.
by the way, in an email to me you mentioned the Fifa for HOPE program. can you describe what this is all about?
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Post by narko on Oct 20, 2011 11:28:58 GMT 8
I am not sure but I think the next elections for officers including president, treasurer, etc. is in November. We will find out then if they continue or somebody else takes over. November is just over a week away, any news/insights on this? Continuity and stability is paramount. Considering how news in the Philippines usually borders on the sensational and controversial, I guess the lack of news on this matter can be taken as a good sign.
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Post by teddyandtimmysdad on Nov 3, 2011 0:26:45 GMT 8
I for one hope there is continuity and stability. Things are moving in the right direction, the PFF seems open to new ideas, and positive results are being seen on the field.
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Post by cjeagle on Nov 7, 2011 14:25:31 GMT 8
Football master plan eyes 7 to 8 year-old 'futbolilits' EARL VICTOR ROSERO, GMA News 11/07/2011 | 12:37 PM A grassroots football program for boys seven to eight years old and close working relations with the education sector are among the pillars of an eight-year strategic plan the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has begun implementing, its president revealed over the weekend at the sidelines of the 3rd Philippine Futsal League Luzon finals. The building blocks of the plan to qualify for the World Youth Championships in 2019 are already being laid, according to PFF president Mariano "Nonong" Araneta, who talked with GMA News Online at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Sunday. Araneta said football festivals for kids aged seven and eight, professionalizing the PFF, an artificial pitch at ULTRA by June next year, and a training center in Bukidnon are among the components of the quest to be among the top 8 in the world in Under-17 men's football eight years from now. The football festivals are meant to draw out the kids so they can enjoy and have fun playing football while PFF officials and coaches will keep an eye for talents they can develop. "Fun is introduced para ma-enjoy nila," Araneta said. He revealed that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said it will help the PFF with the Department of Education (DepEd). The DepEd organizes and runs the annual Palarong Pambansa or national sports meet. Football is one of the events in the Palarong Pambansa. The DepEd also has 17 secondary expansion schools implementing the Special Program in Sports (SPS). Each of these schools receives subsidy of up to P500,000 "for effective delivery of service to high school students who excel in sports." Each SPS school gets a fixed allocation of P290,000 and a variable allocation computed at P500 per student. Grassroots football "Germany and Japan are already helping us with grassroots development. Germany sent a coach, Eckhart Krautzun. He will assess our Under-13 and identify kung ano pa ang dapat gawin ng Federation sa Under-17 at sa grassroots, including talent identification para yung method of training the same in all the football training centers," Araneta also said. He expects the exhibition match between the LA Galaxy and the men's national football team-- the Azkals-- to provide an inspirational spark especially for the Filipino youth. "The youth can see for themselves international level of game played in the Philippines. We need role models to inspire children. When the LA Galaxy and other foreign players are here, children can connect." The friendly game of the Azkals and LA Galaxy will be played at the Rizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium on December 3. In a text message to GMA News Online, PFF treasurer Bonnie Ladrido explained the PFF only has a support role in the staging of the exhibition match and is not involved in ticket pricing. "Our role will be to provide the national team, technical support and manpower," Ladrido clarified. FIFA has eyes for PFF Araneta said FIFA will help the PFF work out the details of the vision and strategic plan for football in the Philippines. "We have elections in the PFF in November. I asked them to attend the football congress. Invited rin ang acting president ng Asian Football Confederation (AFC)." Also in late November, the Fundacion Real Madrid and the Fundacion MAPFRE have partnered with non-government organization ANAKK-Santa Cruz Association to form a new social and sports school in Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur. The sports program is designed to help underprivileged kids aged 14 years old and below. The PFF president said the international football community is keen on promoting football in the Philippines because the country has "a big market for football. We have over 90 million people becoming more aware and interested in the sport." He disclosed that a FIFA consultant will be coming on November 30, will meet with the PFF and the Philippine Sports Commission, and discuss the program of work for the artificial pitch at the ULTRA. "FIFA gave us a grant of $500,000 for the artificial pitch and another $500,000 for the training center in Bukidnon. Masuwerte tayo kasi usually one FIFA project lang sa isang country," Araneta revealed. "Hopefully by June next year meron na tayong artificial pitch para ang national teams makapag-practice anytime," he added. Science and football The PFF is also eyeing a $100,000 FIFA grant for an information technology project that would include the set-up of the PFF website. Araneta said the needed software has been developed in Singapore and standardized FIFA forms would be downloadable from the website. The PFF will try working with a few other countries in the Asia-Pacific region to ease the financial burden the IT project will entail. "Football is becoming very scientific," Araneta said as he shared how the FIFA is actively promoting football for health with projects and activities advancing personal hygiene and overall health of the body. He also disclosed that the PFF got the commitment of health care specialists at the University of the Philippines in Manila and at the Philippine General Hospital to attend to sports medicine aspects of the national teams. Coordination with universities While the grassroots program is underway, the PFF is also addressing near-term and long-term player supply chain matters. "We just had a meeting with representatives of universities and will sit down with them for more meetings. We will give them our schedule for the next two years. Sana mag-release sila ng players. Hopefully the varsity teams can adjust their schedules," Araneta said. Former players of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are among the members of the national training pool. The Azkals have had friendly games with varsity teams of some local universities and other schools. "Sana parang sa FIFA at mga national teams ng ibang bansa. Nag-rerelease sila ng players." Close coordination with the education sector is important, according to the PFF president, because it is part of the system that supplies the national teams with players. — RSJ, __________________ I guess FIFA realizes how far behind our football infrastructure is compared to other countries and is giving us 2 $500,000 grants instead of one including the artificial pitch at the Philsports Arena and a training center in Bukidnon. Also, guess what guys they are talking about a PFF website in conjunction with a $100,000 IT grant. I didn't realize it was going to cost that much to set up a website. I guess waiting this long to set up a website paid off bigtime for the PFF. They are also coordinating with the Dept of Education to identify and train players for football and apparently set up a training program for kids as young as 7 or 8 years old, with the long term goal of qualifying for FIFA World Youth championships events by 2019. www.gmanews.tv/story/237718/sports/football-master-plan-eyes-7-to-8-year-old-futbolilits
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Post by stellarboy on Nov 7, 2011 16:53:31 GMT 8
I guess FIFA realizes how far behind our football infrastructure is compared to other countries and is giving us 2 $500,000 grants instead of one including the artificial pitch at the Philsports Arena and a training center in Bukidnon. Also, guess what guys they are talking about a PFF website in conjunction with a $100,000 IT grant. I didn't realize it was going to cost that much to set up a website. I guess waiting this long to set up a website paid off bigtime for the PFF. They are also coordinating with the Dept of Education to identify and train players for football and apparently set up a training program for kids as young as 7 or 8 years old, with the long term goal of qualifying for FIFA World Youth championships events by 2019. I think $500,000 (around PHP 21 million) for building an artificial turf for the PhilSports Arena & the training centre in Bukidnon is enough, although it needs more if the PFF are serious enough in maintaining these facilities. The $100,000 (around PHP 4.2 million) IT grant is enough to build a medium-grade client-server infrastructure for hosting a website internally, if they are considering using commercial/proprietary software (ASP.net, DB2, MS Exchange). But if they go open-source (PHP, MySQL, Apache), they should save money for more client computers or server space/bandwidth. Although I think they would go use an external hosting and pay the webhost for having a website with domain & a large database and bandwidth for 3 to 5 years. They should seriously require IT staff for the PFF, and maybe build an IT Department to maintain the website, fetch online news, keep track on trends on social media and build a database for all national players, staff and clubs. I would seriously volunteer to apply if they would open a position someday. (I'm a soon-to-be IT graduate, so I really know these stuff).
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Post by stellarboy on Nov 27, 2011 9:13:01 GMT 8
Araneta gets fresh 4-year mandate as PFF presidentBy Cedelf P. Tupas Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—Mariano “Nonong” Araneta Saturday got a fresh mandate to lead Philippine football for the next four years during the annual PFF Congress in Mandaluyong. Representatives of 32 football associations from all over the country voted for the former national team captain in a united front witnessed by several officials of the International Football Federation and the Asian Football Confederation. Araneta, who served the remainder of ousted president Mari Martinez’s term starting late last year, Saturday vowed to prioritize the implementation of grassroots programs, give more exposure to the national team and organize more tournaments, especially at the youth level. Grassroots“We will prioritize grassroots, the national teams and of course to the women’s team because they have shown tremendous effort and improvement,” Araneta said. “The popularity of the sport has grown tremendously over the past year. I think in general, people involved in Philippine football have done a good job,” he said. Araneta said the PFF will be partnering with the AFC, the Japan Football Association and the German Football Federation in the implementation of the grassroots program that will be launched early next year. AFC acting president Zhang Jilong attended the Congress and Araneta said he was assured of the smooth release of funds intended for the PFF and its development programs. “He (Zhang) promised to facilitate the release for developing countries like the Philippines so that nobody will be controlling funds,” he said, noting that the AFC president immediately ordered the release of the remaining $130,000 for the PFF intended for the Aid 27 Program for coaches. TransparencyAraneta said transparency remains an important thrust of his federation, which receives $250,000 from Fifa every year and $200,000 from AFC. AFC vice-president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan has also promised to help the PFF’s grassroots program with equipment and logistical needs and Araneta said this will allow the federation to realign some funds for other projects. Araneta is still hoping that the DFB will finalize the grant for the country that will pave the way for a German technical expert to work on grassroots development in the country. Another project of Araneta is the staging of regional Under-17 and Under-15 tournaments. Elected to the PFF Board were Charlie Cojuangco, Emperado, Richard Montayre and Dan Palami for Visayas, Ronald Tulay, Diobe Arellano, Leopoldo Arnaiz and Mario Garovillo for Luzon and Ramon Manlunas, Cabili Sinsuat, Flaviano Fucoy and Abenir Labja for Mindanao. sports.inquirer.net/26767/araneta-gets-fresh-4-year-mandate-as-pff-president
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Post by stellarboy on Nov 28, 2011 8:23:29 GMT 8
PFF reaps P105M in 2011, expects P5M from LA Galaxy friendlyEARL VICTOR ROSERO, GMA News November 26, 2011 8:24pm Foreign subsidies, corporate sponsorships, and local fundraisers boosted Philippine Football Federation (PFF) finances by P105 million in 2011, officials of the local governing body of football reported on Saturday in the annual PFF Congress. However, PFF treasurer Bonnie Ladrido said the PFF incurred expenses totaling about P104 million—the major chunks of which were P67 million for the country’s participation in international competitions and P19.32 million spent on local competitions. PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta said it was the first time in the federation’s history for its funds to exceed P100 million. The PFF also disclosed that it has chosen the accounting firm SGV & Co. to serve as external auditor. Since November last year, the PFF raised P25.7 million from corporate sponsors and P21.8 million from ticket sales and merchandising items. “We’ve only really scratched the surface of the potential corporate support,” Ladrido said. He recommended upgrades in the PFF’s corporate sponsor and merchandising programs. He also proposed the setting up of a pension benefit plan for those who serve the national team and more enhancements in accountability measures to further assure sponsors that their contributions are spent well. Provincial football associations were encouraged to submit proposals for funding support while it was also recommended that the chapters’ professionalization be boosted by courses on finance, marketing and sponsorships. Support from overseas Araneta added that more foreign support for football in the Philippines is on the way, including $500,000 for the artificial pitch to be installed at the ULTRA football field and another $500,000 for a training center in Bukidnon. From the Asian Football Confederation will come $200,000 which will be for technical training and from the FIFA is the annual subsidy of $250,000. Araneta also said the Jordan-funded Asian Football Development Program will be launched in January or February here in the Philippines and the country will be its first beneficiary. PFF officials also expect the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the German Football Association and the PFF to be forged. The MOU will mostly cover technical assistance to augment grassroots football funding coming from the Japan Football Association. Araneta also revealed that the PFF will host the AFC Council meeting next February. The PFF will also invite some European teams to come over for friendly matches with the Philippines’ national teams. Ladrido said expenses amounting to about P4 million may be incurred to conduct the exhibition match between the 2011 Major League Soccer champions, LA Galaxy and the Azkals. Araneta assured the representatives of the provincial football associations that audited financial statements will be presented at the special PFF Congress to be held in June next year. Main agenda of that meeting are amendments to the PFF constitution and by-laws. Araneta secured a full, four-year term as PFF president Saturday after election late last year to serve the remainder of the term of the vanquished Mari Martinez. The provincial football associations also elected Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao representatives to the PFF Board. Ronald Tulay, Diobe Arellano, Leopoldo Arnaiz and Mario Garovillo represent Luzon. For the Visayas, elected were Charlie Cojuangco, Dan Palami, Emperado, and Richard Montayre. Mindanao has Ramon Manlunas, Cabili Sinsuat, Flaviano Fucoy and Abenir Labja. — GMA News www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/239776/sports/football/pff-reaps-p105m-in-2011-expects-p5m-from-la-galaxy-friendly
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Post by benzgm on Nov 28, 2011 16:03:39 GMT 8
hopefully, this would ensure continuity of the football programs for at least 4 more years.
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Post by stellarboy on Nov 28, 2011 20:50:28 GMT 8
PFF head to address necessity of membersBY BONG PEDRALVEZ NEWLY-ELECTED Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta Jr. yesterday vowed to streamline and professionalize the PFF office to cope with mounting needs and the growing popularity of the sport in the country. "Because of the immense growth of football in the country over the past year, among my priorities is to professionalize the PFF office so it can address the needs of the sport and our member associations," Araneta said. Araneta, who was appointed by the PFF board as interim president exactly a year ago after Jose Mari Martinez was ousted for alleged anomalous transactions, won a fresh four-year mandate last Saturday during the PFF annual congress. Except for the Iloilo Football Association that Araneta heads, all the 32 other football associations voted unanimously to keep him in office. Retained as executive vice president was Mike Batiles, the president of the Cagayan de Oro-Misamis Oriential Football Association, who lobbied hard with 22 members of the association based in Mindanao to keep Araneta as president "so there would be continuity of the PFF’s existing programs." In last Saturday’s congress, Araneta announced the PFF managed to generate a whopping P105 million in revenues, mostly from foreign subsidies, corporate sponsorships and fund-raising activities. He stressed it marked the first time in history the PFF was able to raise over P100 million in finances. Treasurer Bonnie Ladrido, however, pointed out the federation also spent close to P104 million, including P67 million for funding international competitions and P19.32 for local tournaments, on top of the extensive renovation of the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. A total of P25.7 million came from sponsorships while P21.8 million came from ticket sales, Ladrido reported. Araneta said under the FIFA’s Goal project, the PFF will receive $500,000 for the construction of an artificial pitch at the Philsports Araneta in Pasig City and another $500,000 for a high-altitude training center at the Del Monte pineapple plantation in the province of Bukidnon. "We also continue supporting the Azkals, which is our flagship brand and raise our support for women’s football," the 57-year-old former national standout and businessman said. Araneta bared the PFF will host the Asian Football Confederation Council meeting in February. The PFF aims to close out its banner year with a bang when the LA Galaxy play the Azkals in a highly-anticipated friendly match on Dec. 3 at the Rizal Football Stadium. www.malaya.com.ph/nov28/sports6.html
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Post by stellarboy on Nov 29, 2011 11:23:40 GMT 8
Jilong pays tribute to Philippine FF[/color] Monday, 28 November 2011 18:17 Manila: AFC Acting President Zhang Jilong recently attended the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Congress and stressed the importance of unity and solidarity in Asian football. The Congress, which took place on November 26, saw current PFF President Mariano Araneta re-elected unanimously for another four-year term. Addressing the Congress, Jilong paid tribute to the PFF for being one of the founding members of AFC. “It is a personal distinction for me to be here as it was in Manila the Asian Football Confederation was founded 57 years ago,” said Jilong. “Back then in 1954 nobody could have imagined the great shape Asian football has taken today. Nobody could have foretold the great successes that were to come gradually but surely in the years to come. “Today, I would like to pay tribute to the Philippines Football Federation as you were one of the founding members of AFC. On behalf of the Asian football family, I thank you for your initiative and support to the idea of founding a confederation.” Jilong called for greater cooperation between AFC and PFF. “Let’s work for the good of the Filipino football and Asian football. Let’s not rest until we realise our dream that the Future is Asia. The Philippines Football Federation is a key Member Association of AFC and I look forward to a period of even closer cooperation and friendship between us.” The AFC Acting President also wished the Filipino national team ‘Azkals’ the best for the AFC Challenge Cup 2012. “The Philippines national team has qualified for the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 and I congratulate the Azkals,” said Jilong. “Your performance has been improving in recent years and I wish you all the best as you make efforts to regain your former glory.” www.the-afc.com/en/component/content/article/37320-jilong-pays-tribute-to-philippine-ff-
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