Commissioner Butch Ramirez

 

 

At the opening ceremonies of the WNCAA's 34th season, keynote speaker, the honorable William "Butch" Ramirez ( Commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission) inspired the audience when he spoke of how the season's theme ( KABABAIHAN: ITAGUYOD AT IPAGLABAN ANG PAMILYANG PILIPINO AT KABATAAN) how little things can make a big diffrence in various sectors of society.

"In an age where too often, rules are turned upside down, principles are replaced by expediency, and character is sacrificed for popularity, sports teaches us important moral lessons that can be applied on and off the playing field in the development of Good Leadership:

HUMILITY-which is exemplified by the great champions

HONESTY-respect, relationships, and unity all depend on TRUTH. A person who lies himself and believes his own lies becomes unable to recognize the truth, either in himself or anyone else, and ends up losing respect for himself and others. Without truth, there can be no trust , and trust is the heart and should of  a team, a family, a nation.