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Philippine Sports Commission ex-chair Juico dies at 78
Philip 'Popoy' Juico, a former chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission, has passed away at the age of 78. His death was announced by his son on social media Sunday.
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Juico died Saturday evening at 8:18 p.m., according to a Facebook post by his son Vincent confirming the passing on Sunday. The sports administrator had served in a leadership capacity at the PSC, the government agency responsible for overseeing athletic development and competition in the Philippines.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed. Juico had been a prominent figure in Philippine sports governance for years, contributing to policy and administration within the national sports system.
The announcement of his passing prompted expressions of sympathy from the sports community and his family members. Further information regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services was not immediately available.
Juico's tenure at the PSC reflected decades of involvement in Philippine athletics and sports administration, leaving a mark on the country's sporting infrastructure and development programs during his period of stewardship at the commission.