The Philippine Skating Union (PhSU) is the sports governing body of the Philippines for

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and short track

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. PhSU was granted provisional membership on June 13, 2004 by the

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. Full membership was granted upon the completion of an Olympic sized skating rink at the

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. It is a National Sports Association duly recognized by the

Philippine Sports Commission The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC; ) is an agency of the Philippine government that tackles matters concerning sports in the country. The sports agency is independent from the Philippine Olympic Committee, a privately-ran organization that e ...

and the

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. PhSU was originally established as the Ice Skating Institute of the Philippines.

Tournaments

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* Philippine Open Short Track Championships

References

External links

*
Profile of the PSU at the ISU Official site
Skating Union

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