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The unresolved conflict in Philippine volleyball is yet another grim reminder of how morally weak Filipinos are. The conflict is a shameful display of our refusal to address corruption in sports. Despite witnessing the grand display of dirty politics in the sudden change in leadership in the sport, we choose to tolerate what is obviously wrong.
But what I find truly tragic is that the problem is nothing new. Several other sports in the past have experienced the problems that now plague Philippine volleyball. Several other national federations have been disenfranchised by the Philippine Olympic Committee before. But lessons, it seems, are not learned as these problems continue to haunt Philippine sports in general.
I refuse to believe that the problems persist because we, Filipinos, can easiy be bought. In a country where more than half of the population live below the poverty line, it is an easy excuse to say that we are susceptible to bribery because of poverty. The truth of the matter is, even rich Filipinos can easily be bought like the poor. Thus, what exists is a group of people who act and decide based on financial gain.
I wish I could say something positive about Filipinos in the midst of what is happening in Philippine volleyball. But our weak moral fiber simply negates our good points. I truly long to see the day when Filipinos become more discerning and morally upright to effect change in Philippine volleyball, Philippine sports and society as a whole.
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