By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr.

After two seasons with the Philippine Football League (PFL), Chief Executive Officer Lazarus Jansen Xavier stepped down from his post, calling his tenure with the organization a “remarkable journey.”

“I hope that I have inspired you the values that have blessed me in my football management career and this is reciprocal,” he said. “Exceed expectations – strive to be the best and continue to promote high standards.”

He also extended his appreciation to Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President Mariano Araneta and PFF general-secretary, Atty. Edwin Gastanes, saying, “Both gentlemen are true believers in what we have built.”