PSC gives P15K aid each for typhoon-hit athletes, coaches
MANILA - The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) board has approved the release of PHP15,000 cash assistance for each of the 85 athletes and 20 coaches from 24 sports associations to help them recover from the destruction brought about by Typhoon Odette. PSC Chairman William Ramirez has been closely keeping track of the situation since the weekend, initiating a relief operation to also send about 10,000 bottled water and 900 units of mattresses, according to a news release on Tuesday. The Special Services Office of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which also oversees the detailed service of...