"The Mindanao Games is envisioned to eliminate the negative perception about the region, which is part of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s thrust to effect peace and development in Minda-nao," ani PSC Chairman Eric Buhain.
"This event is not about swimming nor about martial arts or even basketball. It is more about the people of Mindanao, the Muslim, Christians and the Lumads, competing together for a cause, which is peace and development," dagdag pa ni Buhain.
Sa parte naman ni PSC Commissioner Leon Montemayor, ang overall project director at tubong Davao City sinabi nito na "through this event, we can truly show that Mindanaoans are generally a peaceful and understanding people who can work together in achieving success and development for our region."
Inaasahan na ang mga mahuhusay na atleta sa Min-danao ay magpapakita ng aksiyon sa multisport open event competition sa Mati kung saan sineguro nina host mayor Francisco Rabat, Cong. Mayo Almario ng Mati at Gov. Elena Palma Gil ng Oriental sa PSC na ang nasabing bayan at probinsiya ay ganap ng preparado sa kanilang preparasyon sa takdang pagbubukas ng Games sa Mati Centennial Sports Complex.