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2016 In Philippine Sports
The following is a list of notable events and developments that are related to Philippine sports in 2016. Events 2016 Philippine Olympic Committee Elections * November 25 – Peping Cojuangco formally claimed his fourth term as Philippine Olympic Committee after winning the elections unopposed at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club. Baseball * February 11–12 – The Philippines national baseball team bowed out in the 2017 World Baseball Classic – Qualification first leg in Sydney after two straight losses by Australia and New Zealand in the elimination phase. * March 14 – The DLSU Green Archers, La Salle Green Batters beats the three-peat champions Ateneo Blue Eagles, Ateneo Blue Batters in the finals of UAAP Season 78 baseball tournament marking the first championship title of DLSU in 13 years. Basketball Professional * January 20 – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Board unanimously approves the sale of the Barako Bull Energy team franchise to Davao City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peping Cojuangco
José "Peping" Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. (born September 19, 1934) is a Filipino former congressman and the 9th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee from 2004 to 2018. He is a member of the influential Cojuangco political family. Early life Cojuangco was born on September 19, 1934, to José Cojuangco Sr. and Demetria Sumulong. Political career Local government official in Paniqui, Tarlac Cojuangco served as a member of the municipal council of Paniqui, Tarlac from 1955 to 1957. He became Vice Mayor of the same town in 1957 and served the term until 1959. Cojuangco was elected as Mayor of Paniqui in 1959 and served until 1961. Congressman (1960s) In 1961, Cojuangco was elected as a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the First District of the province of Tarlac. At the time, he was the youngest member of the House of Representatives. He was also part of the Commission on Appointments. During the tenure of President Diosdado Macapagal, he was na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |