proud to be pinoy...

moi, proud to be pinoy

Just got home from watching “Dubai International Basketball Championship” where Philippine National Team "Smart Gilas" is the representative of our country for this competition. Always wanted to watch their game even before but just got the chance to watch it this year.

Knowing how basketball aficionados Filipinos are, the stadium is always full of our kababayan every time that RP team will have the game. I was just able to watch their game twice and I really have fun coz I missed cheering and booing during the game.

Last Wednesday, Philippine national team “Smart Gilas” won over Egypt that brought them to play in the semi-finals today. But unfortunately they didn’t make it to the championship because Lebanon won over them in a very close fight. The opponents just won 3 points ahead of them, which leaves Filipino audience a bit disappointed for losing the game. Players gave their best and we know that but disappointment is always part of losing.

Something the Filipino should be proud of…

Compare to the other team that are almost measures from 6 feet & up, Smart Gilas player are smaller than those Arab teams but despite of the height differences RP team didn't give a damn, instead they give each of their opponent a hard time in winning over them. As per their name “Gilas”, they all play with gallant knowing that height doesn’t matter in this game. It’s all about the special skills that each of the players is contributing in playing the game. And that make us proud. They might not be able to win the game and not able to make in the championship but what they prove here in Dubai is something that Filipinos should be proud of already.

More power to "Smart Gilas", as the banner of one of our kababayan says "WE BELIEVE". We believe that you guys can make it in what your team is aiming for. And we believe that every Filipino are the best in any field in this world. So let us not give any disgrace to Philippines while others are exerting their effort to give honor for our country. Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino! :)

One more thing, glad to hear and sing our national anthem once again :)