15/02/2026
All Sports has a great effect in bringing people together, of uniting whole counties together. Whether it is a team or individual sport like boxing it brings raw emotional feelings which erases differences among and between people. An entire country can unite behind the efforts of their countryman to bring triumph, honor and prestige as has been evident with Filipino Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao. When he fights, the entire nation stops to watch and cheer him on feeling together that his win is also the win of the nation. Even now when he is semi retired ,people of all walks are immediately drawn to him ,getting their treasured selfies or autographs which I am sure will be treasured memories for years.
Another rising Sports personality attracting same adulation as Manny Pacquiao is current Tennis Star Alex Eala. In her recent matches in Manila ,Philippines, in Australia and in the Middle East, the Stadium where she is playing is always sold out where Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad come and cheer her on , win or lose. Whatever economic or political differences they have are set aside as they cheer their Sports Hero.
Although Tennis and Boxing are sports worlds apart the two Filipino Icons have telltale similarities. Both have very warm, easily approachable personalities, no plastic facades and both genuinely like to be with people. Anyone who comes near them with a selfie camera or looking for an autograph are sincerely obliged with a smile. Unlike many celebrities they have no airs," hindi mayabang " in the dialect on so are relatable to the common people.
Their triumphs, with Manny being acknowledged as one of the all-time greats and Alex following on the same footsteps, have certainly been successful in their chosen careers with a great influence on the next generation .
We cannot all be a Manny Pacquiao or an Alex Eala but by looking closely at the character, mindset and habits of these and other Sports Champions, you and I can also be Champions and successful in our own chosen fields of endeavor.
Follow my posts as I will uncover for you these mindsets and habits in my succeeding posts .
But first,,,let's all stay healthy, more plants based food, exercise regularly, hydrate, relax often, sleep well and be healthier in body, mind and Spirit
" SALUN-AT KADATAYO am amin "