‘We may have lost, but not our Filipino pride’ – ABAP head

7,100 islands, 11 athletes to the Olympics – We salute you as fellow athlete

“The depth of the field is too much for our athletes. But there’s nothing to be ashamed off.     They did their best. Marangal silang nakipaglaban,”   
 I couldn’t agree less with the statement said by Team Philippines chief of mission Manny Lopez, well said Sir –
 I understand you are all hurting who wouldn’t be – But that’s alright as long as the pain and hurting will inspire us  more as a team  to aspire to be stronger, faster, and better than them all.     
The   London Olympic experience has thought us so many priceless lessons as an athlete, coach ,  and most of all as a nation – with your exposure, sustain it with athletic prowess I understand Team Philippines needs you more than ever –
For all our differences, first and foremost we are all Filipinos. Our eleven Athletes and their Coaches brings’ our nation and our people together as one during the days of their Olympic competition.  We are proud of them who represented our nation, our people, our Flag.  
Now that you have the ability to compete side by side with world’s best athlete, that we are a team – like true Spartans – We salute you all in hope and prayer that you will continue to inspire our youth and our mother land that through sports we can achieve tolerance, peace, and harmony.
The tide recedes but leaves behind bright hope – To all our athletes and coaches in the London Olympic–Good job Guys, treasure the learning and priceless experience – We will need that foot prints Onwards to Rio –
Yes the music stops & yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. Never falter in your dream and our nations hope that Olympic GOLD Medal can be true.  We believe you – which you will not stop in your aspiration for our nation and peoples.
For every defeats you had something beautiful remains – For every defeats you had -something beautiful remains – You are all Filipinos we await your homecoming –                              Welcome Home!
For every defeats you had -something beautiful remains – You are all Filipinos we await your homecoming –                              Welcome Home!

There seems to be a difference between how Filipinos sees “pride” and the rest of the world sees it. How can you say you have pride if you do not do your best to give your athletes a decent chance at winning the gold medal? What are they proud of? Perennial mediocrity?

In close fights, Pinoys will always lose.
They did it to PACMAN and Bradley, they will do it again.
Unless you pounch on your opponent, victory is a dream.

This makes clear one thing: Be prepared to BRIBE
Olympic Boxing Referees!

Ano bang pride ang pinagsasabi ninyo? A lost is a lost. Period. Puro kayo salita.