Rodrigo Salud
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Rodrigo Salud was a commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association
from 1988
to 1992
and the founding secretary-general of the World Boxing Council
.
after his predecessor, Col. Mariano Yenko
retired from his post. Before serving as the commissioner, he also became the league's legal counsel in 1975 and was appointed as a deputy commissioner in 1986.
During his time as the commissioner, the league saw growth from six teams in 1986 to eight teams in 1992. He was also the author of the league's constitution and by-laws. He also implemented rules to keep the balance of the league, one of which is the protected players list, in which any of the following players cannot be on one team; Ramon Fernandez
, Abet Guidaben
, Manny Victorino and Yoyoy Villamin.
It was also during his time that the PBA All-Star Game
was institutionalized in 1989.
He resigned from his post in 1992 and became the campaign manager of Danding Cojaungco during the 1992 presidential elections
.
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
from 1988
1988 PBA season
The 1988 PBA season was the 14th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable Events:*After Tanduay filed a leave of absence, some remnants were absorbed, along with several amateur prospects by Purefoods Corporation....
to 1992
1992 PBA season
The 1992 PBA season was the 18th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud, stepped down from his post, after four successful years of guiding the league at its highest level, PBA chairman Rey Marquez succeeded Atty.Salud as the new PBA...
and the founding secretary-general of the World Boxing Council
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
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PBA Commissioner
He was appointed as the third commissioner of the Philippine Basketball AssociationPhilippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
after his predecessor, Col. Mariano Yenko
Mariano Yenko
Colonel Mariano Yenko was the 2nd commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association. He also served as the Assistant Executive Secretary under Ramon Magsaysay , and as Philippine Airlines' Vice-President Corporate Secretary. Ateneo de Manila University's Audio-Visual Room at the Moro Lorenzo...
retired from his post. Before serving as the commissioner, he also became the league's legal counsel in 1975 and was appointed as a deputy commissioner in 1986.
During his time as the commissioner, the league saw growth from six teams in 1986 to eight teams in 1992. He was also the author of the league's constitution and by-laws. He also implemented rules to keep the balance of the league, one of which is the protected players list, in which any of the following players cannot be on one team; Ramon Fernandez
Ramón Fernández
Ramon S. Fernandez is generally regarded as the greatest basketball player produced by the Philippine Basketball Association. Fernandez won four Most Valuable Player awards and a record of 19 PBA championships bagged...
, Abet Guidaben
Abet Guidaben
Alberto "Abet" Guidaben is a former Philippine Basketball Association basketball player. He was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub that won two Grand Slams, in 1976 and 1983...
, Manny Victorino and Yoyoy Villamin.
It was also during his time that the PBA All-Star Game
Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend
The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend is the annual gathering of the best players of the Philippine Basketball Association playing for various events such as the 3-point shootout, skills competition such as Obstacle and Trick-shot challenges, Rookies vs...
was institutionalized in 1989.
He resigned from his post in 1992 and became the campaign manager of Danding Cojaungco during the 1992 presidential elections
Philippine presidential election, 1992
Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 11, 1992. This was the first general elections under the 1987 Philippine Constitution. An estimated 80,000 candidates ran for 17,000 posts from the presidency down to municipal councilors...
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