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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="New PSC Chairman Noli Eala. Photo courtesy of the PSC." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/09/01/psc_noli-eala.jpg"/><figcaption>New PSC Chairman Noli Eala. <em>Photo courtesy of the PSC.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- Noli Eala, the newly-appointed chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), vowed to inject fresh energy into the sports agency as he reported to work for the first time on Thursday.</p><p>Eala was appointed as the new PSC chairman on Tuesday by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., replacing William &quot;Butch&quot; Ramirez whose term saw the Philippines win a first Olympic gold medal, courtesy of Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz.</p><p>In a statement, Eala said his administration &quot;will seek to ensure sustainability of the success of our programs for the long term.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/30/22/noli-eala-named-new-psc-chairman">FULL STORY: Noli Eala named new PSC chairman</a></li></ul><p>He plans to continue programs &quot;that will further strengthen our sports initiatives&quot; while assuring the country&#x27;s elite athletes will receive all the support that they need. </p><p>Eala, a former PBA commissioner, also intends to reach out to the private sector for their help.</p><p>&quot;I will carry out the mandates of the PSC to develop and promote sports in the grassroots as a tool towards nation-building and unity, and ensure full and enhanced support for our national athletes in their continued quest to bring honor and glory to our country,&quot; said Eala.</p><p>&quot;Today, I reported for work and had an initial meeting with officers of the agency discussing matters from basic housekeeping to urgent pending matters needing immediate attention and action,&quot; he also said. &quot;We target to have all these clarified and studied in preparation for the formal convening of the board.&quot;</p><p>Eala was welcomed to the PSC Office at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila by PSC commissioner Bong Coo and executive director Atty. Guillermo Iroy Jr. </p><p>&quot;It was a productive first day at the office,&quot; said Eala. &quot;There are many things to be done, but I am hopeful and eager to start working. The PSC will have a new face and new energy. The PSC, under my watch, will care for sports like no other.&quot;</p><p>Meanwhile, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham &quot;Bambol&quot; Tolentino hailed Eala&#x27;s appointment, calling him a &quot;wonderful choice.&quot;</p><p>&quot;[Eala] is a sportsman himself and has been involved in sports for many decades,&quot; said Tolentino. &quot;He surely knows the needs of athletes and coaches in all sports federations.</p><p>&quot;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,&quot; he added.</p><p>Before becoming PBA commissioner, Eala, a former lawyer, served as a play-by-play commentator of Viva Vintage Sports, which broadcast PBA back in the 1990s.</p><p>In 2002, he became the PBA&#x27;s sixth commissioner, succeeding Jun Bernardino. In 2007, the Supreme Court disbarred Eala over an extramarital affair, calling the tryst a &quot;grossly immoral conduct and unmitigated violation of the lawyer&#x27;s oath.&quot;</p><p>The high court&#x27;s decision prompted the PBA board at that time to vote in favor of Eala&#x27;s removal as commissioner, but he resigned instead. He was replaced by now Samahang Basketbol Pilipinas (SBP) executive Renauld &quot;Sonny&quot; Barrios.</p><p>Eala later formed regional league Liga Pilipinas, before becoming SBP executive director. In the late 2000s, Eala became San Miguel Corporation&#x27;s sports director before moving to the firm&#x27;s infrastructure division.</p><p>Eala is also running a sports show, Power and Play, prior to being appointed as PSC chair. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2205557" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Noli Eala, the newly-appointed chairman of the PSC, vowed to inject fresh energy into the sports agency as he reported to work for the first time on Thursday.