Neil Tupas was present at the National Training Centre

(Sugod.com) – “A giant step forward in development work was made when a national training centre with an adjoining football pitch was opened in Barotac Nuevo (Ilo-Ilo province), about one hour away from Manila by plane. Mohamed Bin Hammam, accompanied by a delegation from the Asean Football Federation, and Neil Tupas, Governor of Ilo-Ilo province, conducted the opening ceremonies at the official handover of the complex to the President of the national association, René Adad.” see complete article at fifa.com dated 2003.