MOST of us are relieved that the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) issue has simmered down in sports media, yet unfortunately, I feel there's more to come very soon. There are other groups that may open Pandora's box, and exploit this till it hurts other members of the Philippine Olympic Committee and sports in general.

Mark my words. One who flew from the cuckoos nest, who's not even a native Filipino, has accused officials of the National Sports Associations, of riding in business class, drinking wine, while the athletes they accompany to international events are seated in the economy row. He doesn't even know that the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) only grants economy tickets to accompanying officials, as a Commission on Audit rule.

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