MANILA – University of Perpetual Help System Altas is determined to contend in the upcoming NCAA men’s football after tapping former Philippine Azkals mainstay Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong as head coach.
Perpetual Help team owner Dr. Antonio Tamayo announced the hiring of the Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo native Tuesday. Caligdong will replace Aaron Carlos Nebreja.
“We feel that a legend like Chieffy Caligdong could help us revive our football program and possibly win us an NCAA championship – if not this year, in the near future,” said Tamayo.
Tamayo added that he believes Caligdong can do wonders for the Altas’ football squad, which has yet to bag a title since winning its second NCAA crown in 1996.
As part of Caligdong’s appointment, he is also expected to bring in some players from his hometown – considered one of the football hotbeds in the Philippines.
“He will bring in several players from Barotac Nuevo. We’re excited for the team’s future already,” said Tamayo.
Perpetual Help had been making significant recruitments to improve its sports programs overall.
It has tapped former San Beda champion coach Frankie Lim to take over basketball and titled mentor Macky Carino from St. Benilde to handle volleyball./PN
