A total of 42 out of 55 voting members, which was more than the required two-thirds vote, ratified PHILTA’s 90-day suspension for failing to follow the International Tennis Federation’s instruction to amend its constitution and by-laws and hold elections.
But while it did not spare PHILTA, the POC showed leniency on PATAFA, which was reported to be close to patching things up with Mr. Obiena.
“And because of the unfinished mediation procedure between the PATAFA and EJ [Ernest John] Obiena, a vote to suspend the athletics federation wasn’t offered to the GA,” he added.
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