Habang nasa mainit na pakikipaglaban ang mga national athletes sa 24th Southeast Asian Games sa Thailand, inihayag naman kahapon ng isang Commissioner ng Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) ang kanyang pagbibitiw sa posisyon.
Nauna nang naiulat na tinanggap na ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ang courtesy resignation ni Montemayor, anim na taon ang ginugol sa PSC sapul nang iluklok ni dating Presidente Joseph Estrada.
“I leave the Philippine Sports Commission, practically my home, and the employees and athletes, who I considered my family for the past six years, with mixed emotions,” ani Montemayor.
Sa kanyang paninilbihan bilang Commissioner ng sports commission, hinawakan ni Montemayor, tubong Davao City kagaya ni PSC chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, ang grassroots sports program.
“Satisfaction is my foremost feeling, and happy that I was given the opportunity to help the country’s cause, it’s relentless search for sporting excellence. For this, I express my gratitude to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,” wika ni Montemayor.
Bukod kay Ramirez, naiwan pa rin sa komisyon sina Commissioner Richie Garcia, Joey Mundo at Jun De Luna.
“I leave the PSC both happy and weary, but satisfied that I’ve done my share in Philippine Sports. My dedication, however, does not end here as I simply go on with my commitment as a civilian,” dagdag nito. (Russell Cadayona)