Last November 12, 2016, the NCR-South Manila Chapter in collaboration with Department of Education organized and sent an invitation for “S.O.P-Unified Basketball Game” at Dapitan Sports Complex .Then five (5) selected residents had a chance to compete and showcase their talent thru playing unified basketball. This is a one day activity and attended by different schools and institutions. The objective of this activity is to promote sportsmanship, camaraderie, and unity.

The program was started at 10:30 A.M followed by Opening Prayer, National Anthem, and Opening Remark by City’s Vice Mayor of Manila. Before the Basketball event, the Referee called the attention of the Coaches per team to discuss the rules and regulation of the game. Mr. Abner Recacho and Marlon Lumukso is the official referee. During the knock out game, the EGV Team showed their skill in Basketball, sportsmanship, camaraderie with collaboration with our Native Mangyan. However, our team was not able to go to the next game and garnered 3rd Bronze.

“Every Child is Special” this quote is the title of a movie. This word of wisdom would be an eye opener to everyone, that every individual “Able or Disable” has the right to gain respect and dignity. This Unified Game is another way to break and fight the stigma thru participation in various sports activities Local or International Games. Various sports also help our Athletes especially on enhancing their self-esteem and self-worth.

The EGV Sports and Development Program Committee is highly recommended this outdoor sport activity for the welfare of the resident especially competing in various games. This is activity also promote not only sportsmanship but improving resident’s social communication skills. Moreover, the Committee perceived this activity as opportunity for the residents to experience community exposure.

“Good Players Inspire Themselves, Great Players Inspire Others”