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<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphifootballfederation%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0N3Moio23aHpWVqZdzTvZCT6c7i3dfmiEAuQpsSyvSLnWqMHpKWEqinDL5YH3B5t5l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="610" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine Football Federation announced that its former general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes has passed away.</p><p>He was 66 years old.</p><p>“It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Atty. Edwin Gastanes, the former General Secretary of the Philippine Football Federation. We are grateful for his efforts that made a lasting impact on Philippine football,” they said in a statement posted on Tuesday afternoon.</p><p>“His legacy will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who had the privilege of working alongside him.”</p><p>Under the leadership of former PFF President Mariano ‘Nonong’ Araneta Jr., Atty Gastanes served from 2013 until 2023, and gave a hand in helping Philippine football reach new heights.</p><p>Among the feats that the country earned include the historic campaign of the Philippine women’s national team in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the Philippine men’s national team’s stint in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.</p><p>“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched through his service to football. Rest in peace, Atty. Gastanes. Your contributions will never be forgotten,” added the PFF.</p>

<p>The Philippine Football Federation announced that its former general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes has passed away.</p>

The Philippine Football Federation announced that its former general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes has passed away.

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Football: Former PFF General Secretary Ed Gastanes passes away

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Published December 24, 2024 05:16 PM PHT

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Updated December 24, 2024 07:08 PM PHT

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