THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) deferred on Wednesday the 90-day suspension of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) during its General Assembly at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City. But the Olympic body didn’t spare the Philippine Lawn Tennis Association (PHILTA) from a 90-day suspension following its…
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FERNANDO SUAREZ – although known as the healing priest, he was also a huge supporter of Philippine tennis who sponsored tournaments across the country in different divisions and age-groups. Southeast Asian Games doubles gold medalist Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon – who both used to play tennis with the late priest – were among those who paid tribute to this proud son of Taal, Batangas. A tournament named after him, the PPS-PEEP Fr. Fernando Suarez Cup has been ongoing for three years at the time of his death. He was 52. Continue reading below ↓
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