Nereo Coronel Andolong,[1] also known by his nickname Nering, was a Filipino official, journalist, activist, and sports executive.[2]
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 or 1927 |
| Died | October 31, 2001 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park – Sucat, Parañaque |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service | Philippine Constabulary |
| Rank | Colonel |
Andolong was a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity. He 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 Park – Sucat in Parañaque.[2]
Andolong received a posthumous award along with seven other sports personalities on January 11, 2002 at the 2001 PSA Annual Awards.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "8 sports personalities to be given posthumous awards". The Philippine Star. January 3, 2002. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Andolong, 74". November 1, 2001. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ "Bowling will be back - Col. Andolong". The Straits Times. June 4, 1979. p. 28. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ "History of the Philippine Olympic Committee". Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2015.