Nereo Andolong
| Nereo Andolong | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
|
In office 1977–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Ambrosio Padilla |
| Succeeded by | Julian Malonso (provisional) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Nereo C. Andolong 1926/1927 |
| Died | October 31, 2001 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Chapel, Parañaque |
| Spouse(s) | Lilia Rianzares |
| Children | 1 |
|
Military career | |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
 Philippine Constabulary |
| Rank | Colonel |
Nereo C. Andolong,[1] also known by his nickname Nering, was a Filipino official, journalist, activist and sports executive.[2]
Andolong served as chairman and general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. As a journalist, he advocated community journalism and promoted the concerns of province-based journalists. He also served as president of the National Press Club of the Philippines.[2] He also served as a reporter for Manila Chronicle and was awarded the NPC-Stanvac journalism award in 1958 for his work with the media outfit.[1] He also held the rank of colonel at the Philippine Constabulary.[2]
He led various national sports associations[1] such as the Philippine Bowling Congress[3] and later became the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee from 1977 to 1980.[4] He was a sportsman himself playing various sports including bowling, golf, pistol-shooting, sky diving scuba-diving, tennis, and water skiing[1]
Andolong retired in the 1980s but remains an enthusiast in golf and other sports.[1] He died at age 74 due to a lingering illness on October 31, 2001 and his remains were interred at the Manila Memorial Chapel in Sucat, Parañaque.[2]
Andolong received a posthumous award along with 7 other sports personalities in January 11, 2002 at the 2001 PSA Annual Awards.[1]
He was married to Lilia Rianzares-Andolong with whom he had a son.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "8 sports personalities to be given posthumous awards". The Philippine Star. 3 January 2002. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Andolong, 74". 1 November 2001. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Bowling will be back - Col. Andolong". The Straits Times. 4 June 1979. p. 28. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "History of the Philippine Olympic Committee". Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 17 November 2005. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ Logarta, Louie (14 June 2015). "Bongbong's Plea". Blurbal Thrust. The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 1 November 2016.