THE Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) joins fans and enthusiasts in intense anticipation of the long-running Defense & Sporting Arms Show, which promises a renewed vigor fueled by growing national support for the shooting sports and a stronger push for responsible gun ownership.

RAIN and a little lightning did not faze the almost 2,500 runners and 350 dogs that joined the fourth edition of the Green Run at Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite, on Sunday, June 29.

PGC COO Roberto Ben "Bobbit" M. Castro and overall committee head, Dr. Robert Angelo A. Arrieta, and Ms. Rosana Sanoy, El Nido Community Hospital Chief of Hospital and Hospital Administrator, respectively, were present to receive a ceremonial key.

The Palawan Group of Companies (PGC), through its fast-growing e-wallet platform, PalawanPay, recently held the crowd-drawing PalawanPay Marathon in Puerto Princesa City, as part of its 40^th anniversary celebration.

Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick "Pato" C. Gregorio took his oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday morning.

Present to witness the ceremony were (from left) Bases Conversion and Development Agency (BCDA) Chairman Hilario B. Paredes, Gregorio's family, son Martin, wife Marichelle, and daughters Patricia and Angela.

Malacañang released Gregorio’s appointment papers on Monday, June 30.

On Tuesday, he was welcomed at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) by Commissioners Edward Hayco, Walter Torres, Fritz Gaston, and Executive Director Atty. Guillermo Iroy, Jr. He received the PSC flag from outgoing chief Richard Bachmann in the traditional turnover of the flag.

By Edwin Rollon

SPORTS Commissioner Edward Hayco welcomes the appointment of Patrick ‘Pato’ Gregorio as Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and described his arrival as a ‘whiff of fresh air’.

IN line with the President’s directive to all Cabinet members and Heads of Agencies, I submitted my courtesy resignation a month ago. This decision was made in good faith, with full respect for the President's authority and prerogative.