ATENEO – “Physical education and sports development is a basic as health care and children”, says Mr. William “Butch” Ramirez, Philippine Sports Commissioner, in a forum last September 12 at F511, 3:40 pm. It was participated by the advertising and journalism class of Ms. Galang, Political Science students and guests.
Mr. Ramirez addresses the audience in a calm manner as he stresses out every bit detail promoting peace in Mindanao. That through sport, we can attain peace, not only in Mindanao but also for ourselves. “Sport is the best school in life. It can help us manage victory and defeat. Most of all, we learn to love others – our opponents and teammates.”
He believes that the ones that are highly affected by it are the innocent children. “… and there is a need for intervention, and it would be best if sports will be the bridge to the gap among Christians and Muslims. Thus, Sport is the vehicle for peace in Mindanao. People interact without knowing one’s religion or race,” he said.
He points out that sport is part of our culture, helps in uniting our country and is pure, since it is a unique human dynamics.
Along with Ramirez, Mr. Daniel Te, DFA Regional Director, was there to share some of his thoughts and ideas in his own field of work. Educating everyone in the room the dos and don’ts in getting passports and most especially to become moral citizens for us not to engage in fraud – faking our passports and other private documents.
