Rappler's latest stories on Ricky Vargas
2019 SEA Games: After POC shakeup, what now?
Here's a look back at the turn of events after Ricky Vargas stepped down as POC president
Ricky Vargas resigns as POC president
'I am tendering my irrevocable resignation from the post of President of the organization, effective immediately,' writes Vargas
POC feud: 'I’m not interested in the presidency,' says Peping
The former Philippine Olympic Committee chief dispels talks that he’s seeking to oust incumbent president Ricky Vargas
POC to meet, iron out 'crucial' 2019 SEA Games preparations
Vargas puts aside politics as he sets up a 'mutually acceptable' schedule for a POC board meeting
Malacañang supports Vargas in POC feud
'We call on everyone to insulate sports from politics,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
POC in chaos: Vargas fires Cojuangco, other officials from posts
With barely 6 months before the country hosts the SEA Games, the Philippine Olympic Committee is reeling in another leadership crisis
Ricky Vargas 'uncertain' of future POC term
'It’s kind of very difficult to commit that I want to become president again,' says Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas
PBA chairman Vargas 'bothered' by Alaska owner Uytengsu's grievances
Instead of making public statements, Vargas says Uytengsu should instead voice out his concerns to the PBA board of governors
POC to end NSA disputes with new resolution framework
Ricky Vargas signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center
Pinay athletes deliver 70% of PH medal haul
POC president Ricky Vargas says he's impressed that 12 of the Philippines' 18 medals came from Filipina athletes in the 2018 Asian Games
Philippine Olympic Committee: Why 2 NBA players in China team?
POC president Ricky Vargas and vice president Bambol Tolentino seek clarification following reports that China will field 2 NBA players in the 2018 Asian Games
Full-time Gilas team an 'option,' says POC chief
POC president Ricky Vargas says there is a possibility the Gilas Pilipinas cadets would need to focus on the 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign before joining the PBA draft
Court of Appeals dismisses POC case vs Vargas
Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas is delighted that the case was dismissed with prejudice
Ricky Vargas denies PSC threat to withhold Asian Games fund
The POC president claims that Asian Games chef de mission Richard Gomez has already received funding from the Philippine Sports Commission
PH's 2019 SEA Games hosting may snowball to Asian Games bid
The big investment in the regional tournament will pay dividends if the country continues to host prestigious multi-sport events
Vargas goal: 'Go beyond disputes and look for the best athletes'
The new POC president already has a lot of plans in mind for Philippine sports
Elizalde thinks Vargas' POC presidency will not heal PH sports
'In reality, there's a lot of not friendly relations among a lot of people,' says Frank Elizalde, the former International Olympic Committee representative to the Philippines
Ricky Vargas ends Peping Cojuangco's 13-year reign as POC president
(UPDATED) A new era begins in the Philippine Olympic Committee as Ricky Vargas dethrones Peping Cojuangco
Court nullifies POC election result, Vargas to challenge Cojuangco for presidency
Vargas is 'relieved by the court's decision' and will be allowed to challenge long-time POC president Jose 'Peping' Cojuangco
MVP, Vargas re-elected to ABAP positions
Ricky Vargas pledges to initiate more local tournaments in the countryside expand grassroots development of boxers
Vargas camp awaits court decision on POC elections
Ricky Vargas is hoping a temporary restraining order will be issued to prevent the Philippine Olympic Committee elections from pushing through
As POC denies candidacy appeal, Vargas to go to court
Ricky Vargas was disqualified by the committee from running for the Philippine Olympic Committee presidency citing his inability to meet one of the active member requirements
Vargas ‘contends’ DQ from running for POC top post
Ricky Vargas isn t walking away from his bid to run for POC presidency just yet
Vargas disqualified from running for POC president - report
Both Vargas and Abraham Tolentino are reportedly unable to meet one of the requirements for running
Ricky Vargas running for POC top post - reports
Vargas is aiming to unseat Cojuangco who is running for his fourth straight term
ABAP to overhaul leadership after boxing letdown at Rio Games
After the Philippines two boxers lose their fights at the Olympics ABAP president Ricky Vargas calls for new elections
SBP's Vargas thanks some PBA teams - and Pingris - for Gilas support
Ricky Vargas thanks the PBA teams who lent their players until he reached Marc Pingris the only player on a San Miguel owned team to join the FIBA Asia effort
SBP hints Gilas Asian Games boycott after OCA bars Blatche
The SBP vice chairman outlined 3 options after Blatche was ruled ineligible: compete with Marcus Douthit snub the men’s basketball tournament or seek legal redress
Reform-focused group challenges Cojuangco in POC elections
A group led by Philippine Olympic Committee POC first vice president Manny Lopez is set to challenge the ticket of incumbent POC President Jose “Peping” Cojuangco in the upcoming committee elections set for November 30
The problem with Philippine sports
After the Philippine delegation returned from its fourth Olympics in a row with no medals Rappler searches for answers to the sorry state of sports
