POC welcomes Noli Eala's appointment as PSC chair

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino on Thursday welcomed the appointment of Noli Eala as the new chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

Tolentino said he's looking forward to working with Eala as they will now work together to lead the country's top sports governing bodies.

"A wonderful choice by our President BBM [Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.] because he [Eala] is a sportsman himself and has been involved in sports for many decades," Tolentino said.

"He surely knows the needs of athletes and coaches in all sports federations."

Eala received the appointment letter from the Palace on Tuesday.

Tolentino said he's expecting good chemistry with Eala, while wishing the former PBA commissioner good luck as he charts a new path in his career.

"I expect a good chemistry between the PSC and the POC in achieving common goals for the best of the country. I wish him all the best," Tolentino said.

Eala, 59, paid a visit to the PSC office at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on Wednesday where he was joined by bowling great Bong Coo, who now serves as a PSC commissioner.

—Bea Micaller/MGP, GMA News