Melendres heads sportswriters body

MANILA, Philippines - Inquirer sports editor Teddyvic Melendres was elected unopposed as the new Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) president.

He succeeded Aldrin Cardona of the Daily Tribune, who served as head of the country’s oldest media organization the past two years.

Serving as Melendres’ first and second vice-presidents are Rey Bancod (Tempo) and Jun Lomibao (Business Mirror), respectively, while Riera Mallari (Standard Today) and Gerry Ramos (People’s Journal) retained their respective posts as secretary and assistant secretary.

Joe Antonio, sports editor of the People’s Journal and the longest serving PSA officer, has been tapped anew as treasurer. He has served eight PSA presidents in the same capacity. Tito Deblois (Abante) will be the group’s auditor.

Meanwhile, comprising the PSA Board of Directors are Cardona, Ding Marcelo (Manila Bulletin), Lito Tacujan (Philippine Star), Jimmy Cantor (Malaya), Recah Trinidad (Inquirer), Ernie Gonzales (Inquirer) and Al Mendoza (Abante).