THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) board approved on Tuesday the granting of a P1.25 million special incentive to the members of the national women’s football team for qualifying for the Fifa 2023 Women’s World Cup.
The board, according to PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, unanimously approved the incentive as it “recognizes the significance of their breakthrough performance during the Asian Cup and the qualification to the 2023 World Cup.”
The team is composed of 23 players and two reserves who will receive P50,000 each for their historic feat at the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup in India.
Besides qualifying for the World Cup, the Filipina footballers also advanced to the Asia Cup semifinals for the first time in the India edition.
“I’m proud of our women football team members. We met them yesterday and we can feel their humility and strong team spirit. I think this contributed much to their success, among other factors” Ramirez said.
Ramirez and Commissioners Celia Kiram and Arnold Agustin warmly welcomed Philippine Football Federation President Mariano “Nonong” Araneta Jr. and players Chandler and Olivia McDaniel, Camille Rodriguez, Anicka and Sara Castañeda, Hali Long and Inna Palacios during a courtesy visit at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.