The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the entire football family in the country mourn the passing away of former PFF President Rene Z. Adad today, 24 April 2015. The 86-year old lawyer and passionate football leader died of lingering sickness at a hospital in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.
Incumbent PFF President Mariano V. Araneta, Jr. expressed sorrow on the demise of Mr. Adad, who Araneta said “contributed a lot in the promotion of football in the Philippines”. PFF expresses its condolences to the bereaved family and requests the football community to pray for the repose of his soul.