Arnis Issue: ARPI airs side

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The leadership of Arnis Philippines Inc. (ARPI), the 33rd national sports association (NSA) affiliated with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), aired its side yesterday regarding its leadership issue that circulated recently. "Let me state categorically, ARPI is the one and only NSA sanctioned by the POC and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to select national athletes for international competitions," said ARPI president Raymond S. Velayo.

Velayo raised his concern regarding some "fake news" that circulated recently, most notably in social media, attacking the authority of ARPI. The said "fake news" affected arnisadores nationwide who are aiming to be included in the 2019 SEA Games."The 2019 SEA Games list of national athletes for arnis will be selected next month. The worst we can do is to hamper their preparations at this critical stage," said Velayo.

In line with these, Velayo said he's ready to sacrifice and willing to meet with all personalities with a stake in arnis, for the benefit of all national athletes. Mikee Cojuangco Jaworski, the Phillippine representative to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), committed her support to Velayo and stressed that POC and IOC should remain independent and free from any government intervention.