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Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick "Pato" C. Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace, this morning. Philippine Sports Commission/Facebook

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751430038842514695942_1159896696173539_5602214667657306578_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick &quot;Pato&quot; C. Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace, this morning. Philippine Sports Commission/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick &quot;Pato&quot; C. Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace, this morning. <em>Philippine Sports Commission/Facebook</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – Newly-appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick &quot;Pato&quot; Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. </p><p>The PSC shared a photo of his oath-taking this morning before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. </p><p>According to the PSC, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairperson Hilario Paredes, his family Martin Gregorio, Marichele Gregorio, Patricia Gregorio and Angela Gregorio were also present in the ceremony. </p><p>The 57-year-old officially took over the reins from outgoing PSC chief Richard Bachmann on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/7/1/new-psc-chief-gregorio-eyes-creation-of-natl-sports-foundation-boosting-sports-tourism-1531">New PSC chief Gregorio eyes creation of nat’l sports foundation, boosting sports tourism</a></div><p>Last week, Malacañang confirmed Gregorio will be replacing Bachmann as PSC Chairman but did not give any further details. </p><p>During the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum also held on Tuesday, Gregorio said it&#x27;s his time to help as the &#x27;lucky&#x27; 13th PSC Chairman. </p><p>Under Bachmann&#x27;s leadership, the country saw renewed success in the Olympics, with the double gold medal haul of Carlos Yulo in gymnastics. </p><p>Gregorio wants to repeat or have a better feat during his watch, including further boosting the national sports landscape. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/6/28/patrick-gregorio-replaces-richard-bachmann-as-ph-sports-commission-chief-malaca-ang-1711">Patrick Gregorio replaces Richard Bachmann as PH Sports Commission chief: Malacañang</a></div><p>The new PSC Chairman also eyes the creation of a national sports foundation and increasing sports tourism. </p><p>Gregorio said he will focus on the improvement of local sports facilities and getting Filipino people more active in sports, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  </p><p>Prior to his appointment as PSC Chairman, Gregorio is the Philippine Rowing Association President and served as the Philippine delegation&#x27;s games-time chef de mission during the 2024 Paris Olympics. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/glcDj28ljyU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<h2>Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin administered Gregorio's oath taking.</h2>

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Patrick Gregorio takes oath as PH Sports Commission chief

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Published July 02, 2025 03:30 PM PHT

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