11 Facts About Cristina Ramos-Jalasco

Cristina Martinez Ramos-Jalasco is a sports executive and former international footballer.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco was a member of the Philippines national team from 1980 to 1986.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco was the captain of the Edward Magallona-led squad at the 1981 AFC Women's Championship.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco led the team to a bronze medal finish at the 1985 Southeast Asian Games in the women's football event which was contested by only three teams.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco became involved in karate in 1992 and later became the Project Director of the Philippine Karate-do Federation.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco was elected as the first female President of the Philippine Olympic Committee in November 1996 winning over her closest rival, Celso Dayrit by a single vote.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco served the sports body from 1997 to 1999, when she was removed from the position following a leadership dispute.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco's husband Godofredo Jalasco, then head of the Basketball Association of the Philippines was a part of an opposing faction which disputed her leadership.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco has served as match commissioner since 2003 for various international football matches.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco was the match commissioner of the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final between Germany and Nigeria.

Cristina Ramos-Jalasco has three children with her husband, Godofredo Jalasco.