Jose Sering
Jose Sering | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Surigao del Norte | |
| In office 1965–1980 | |
| 5th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1985–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Marcos Keon |
| Succeeded by | Rene Cruz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose C. Sering Surigao, Philippine Islands[1] |
| Died | October 31, 2001 (aged 76) Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Spouse | Socorro Limpot |
| Children | 9 |
Jose C. Sering was a Filipino politician and sports executive.[1]
Sering served as governor of Surigao del Norte from 1965 to 1980. He also established the Asian Amateur Athletic Association in 1973 and later served as the President of the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association from 1969 to 1991. In 1984, Sering was the acting director of the Project Gintong Alay government sports program. From 1985 to 1992, Sering was the President of the Philippine Olympic Committee[1]
In around the 1990s, Sering underwent a quadruple bypass operation. In February 14, 2002, Sering suffered a heart attack at his residence in BF Homes in Parañaque. He was brought to the Alabang Medical Center in Muntinlupa where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was aged 76 and was survived by his wife Socorro Limpot and their nine children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Cordero, Abac (15 February 2002). "Former POC, athletics chief passes away". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 November 2016.