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The Philippine Sports Commission, with more than enough money in its pocket, yesterday gave away over P1. million in cash incentives to deserving athletes.

Chairman ichie Garcia of the PSC, however, clarified that the amount is not part of the Incentives Act otherwise known as epublic Act 9 .

“This is not part of the Incentives Act but from the savings of the PSC,” said Garcia before handing out the awards at the PSC Canteen.

The PSC chief said this should not set a precedent that any athlete who wins in any international competition can claim incentives.

nder A 9 , only victories in the lympics, Asian Games or any quadrennial World Championships and the SEA Games are in the list.

It all depends on the PSC if it wants to give cash incentives to athletes that win medals or bring honor to the country in events other than what is stated in the law.

“It all depends of the cash balance (cash flow) of the PSC. D D D D (As long as we can),” said Garcia.

Leading the recipients of the cash bonuses are members of the Gilas Pilipinas basketball team that recently placed second behind mighty Iran in the IBA-Asia Championship.

The Gilas players won the hearts of the ilipinos for their gallant effort that included a historic win over South orea. The ilipinos earned a ticket to the 1 World Championship in Spain.

The Gilas team received P1 million as a group. The team is made up mostly of millionaires and reports said they received P1 million each from their chief patron Manny . Pangilinan after the successful stint in the IBA event.

Also receiving incentives were the gold and silver medalists in the recent Asian outh Games in anjing, China, the Putra Cup Golf Championship, the Asian Muay Thai Championship and boxers that won in recent international competitions.

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