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Aug 29, 2007, 01:00 PM
"We hereby apologize for whatever difficulties and bad publicity that may have risen from the legal action we took," said Fr. Mateo de Jesus, rector and president of the Mendiola-based institution. "We also recognize that the NCAA Policy Board, consistent with its duty, interpreted the rules and regulations of the league."
Early in the day, lawyers representing San Beda filed a motion to drop the case before the Manila Regional Trial Court.
In a press conference also attended by NCAA Policy Board president Vince Fabella of host Jose Rizal University, Fr. De Jesus said the school decision is a "clear manifestation of its goal to foster the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie within the league."
For his part, Fabella said the NCAA has accepted the apology. Fabella and De Jesus ended the press conference with a handshake.
During the policy board meeting, San Beda was able to convince the NCAA to lift the three-game suspension imposed on SBC forward Yousif Aljamal.
However, in a gesture of goodwill, San Beda has agreed not to field Aljamal in its last two games of the elimination round, beginning today against University of Perpetual Help.
The Red Lions, who sit on top of the standings with an 8-2 win loss card, play the Altas at The Arena in San Juan City closing out their elimination assignment with a rematch against arch-rival Letran on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
The six-foot-four Aljamal averages 20 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Red Lions, the defending champions.
The controversy arose after San Beda challenged the NCAA MANCOM’s decision to suspend Aljamal for the rest of the season for failing to seek permission before joining the recent PBA Rookie Draft.
Despite the NCAA Policy Board’s to reduce Aljamal’s suspension to three games, San Beda still secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) that allowed Aljamal to play against Jose Rizal last week.
San Beda’s unprecedented court action fueled talks about the possible scrapping of the NCAA’s 84th season, a report flatly denied by Fabella.
"We never thought about that. We know this will be settled," Fabella insisted. "Let’s now put to rest this controversy."
Aside from De Jesus and Fabella, the press conference was also attended by fellow board members Fr. Dionision Cachero of San Sebastian College, Dr. Ramon Carcedo of Perpetual Help and Reynaldo Vea of Mapua.
Among the MANCOM members present were chairman Paul Supan of JRU, Henry Atayde of St. Benilde, Fr. Vic Calvo of Letran, Bing Lozano of Mapua and SBC’s Albert Almendralejos.
Commissioner Chito Narvasa and ABS-CBN vice-president Peter Musngi were also on hand.
Early in the day, lawyers representing San Beda filed a motion to drop the case before the Manila Regional Trial Court.
In a press conference also attended by NCAA Policy Board president Vince Fabella of host Jose Rizal University, Fr. De Jesus said the school decision is a "clear manifestation of its goal to foster the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie within the league."
For his part, Fabella said the NCAA has accepted the apology. Fabella and De Jesus ended the press conference with a handshake.
During the policy board meeting, San Beda was able to convince the NCAA to lift the three-game suspension imposed on SBC forward Yousif Aljamal.
However, in a gesture of goodwill, San Beda has agreed not to field Aljamal in its last two games of the elimination round, beginning today against University of Perpetual Help.
The Red Lions, who sit on top of the standings with an 8-2 win loss card, play the Altas at The Arena in San Juan City closing out their elimination assignment with a rematch against arch-rival Letran on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
The six-foot-four Aljamal averages 20 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Red Lions, the defending champions.
The controversy arose after San Beda challenged the NCAA MANCOM’s decision to suspend Aljamal for the rest of the season for failing to seek permission before joining the recent PBA Rookie Draft.
Despite the NCAA Policy Board’s to reduce Aljamal’s suspension to three games, San Beda still secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) that allowed Aljamal to play against Jose Rizal last week.
San Beda’s unprecedented court action fueled talks about the possible scrapping of the NCAA’s 84th season, a report flatly denied by Fabella.
"We never thought about that. We know this will be settled," Fabella insisted. "Let’s now put to rest this controversy."
Aside from De Jesus and Fabella, the press conference was also attended by fellow board members Fr. Dionision Cachero of San Sebastian College, Dr. Ramon Carcedo of Perpetual Help and Reynaldo Vea of Mapua.
Among the MANCOM members present were chairman Paul Supan of JRU, Henry Atayde of St. Benilde, Fr. Vic Calvo of Letran, Bing Lozano of Mapua and SBC’s Albert Almendralejos.
Commissioner Chito Narvasa and ABS-CBN vice-president Peter Musngi were also on hand.