Felix Tiukinhoy Jr. | CDN file photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a stunning revelation, long-time Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis Inc. (Cesafi) commissioner Felix “Boy” Tiukinhoy Jr. hinted at stepping down from his submit as he searches for an appropriate successor.
Talking at Cesafi’s Twenty fifth-anniversary launch on Tuesday on the Citadines Lodge, Tiukinhoy—who has helmed the league for twenty-four years—disclosed that he has been considering a management transition for the previous two years.
“To be trustworthy, for the previous two years, I’ve been searching for a transition—somebody to switch me. There’s a time for every thing, together with a time to get replaced,” Tiukinhoy admitted.
His assertion got here in response to a query about Cesafi’s development over time. Quite than reflecting on the league’s progress, he deflected the inquiry, explaining that it might be inappropriate for him to evaluate his personal tenure.
“I shouldn’t reply that as a result of I’ve been commissioner for twenty-four years. It wouldn’t be proper for me to say that I did job—it’s higher to let others determine that,” he remarked.
Tiukinhoy first served as co-commissioner alongside Cesafi pillar Atty. Baldomero Estenzo throughout the league’s youth earlier than taking full management a yr later. Below his management, Cesafi has grown into Cebu’s premier collegiate sports activities league, producing top-tier athletes who’ve made their mark nationally and internationally.
Nevertheless, his tenure has not been with out criticism. Tiukinhoy acknowledged the backlash he has confronted, notably on social media, the place requires his resignation have surfaced.
“I’ve been bashed on social media—individuals say, ‘Tiukinhoy, resign! You’re too previous!’ However that’s a part of the job. You’ll be able to’t management social media, however the focus stays on operating an trustworthy and aggressive league that we will all be pleased with,” he said.
Regardless of hinting at a transition, Tiukinhoy stays dedicated to creating Cesafi’s silver anniversary a landmark celebration. The league plans to honor its best athletes, coaches, and previous muses who’ve excelled on the nationwide and worldwide stage in a grand awards occasion this August.
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