Ex-PSC chair Philip ‘Popoy’ Juico dies at 78

Inquirer.net - Nov 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairperson Philip “Popoy” Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78. Juico’s son, Vincent, confirmed this in a Facebook post on Sunday. “It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my father, Philip “Popoy” Juico, who passed away yesterday evening at 8:18

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