He was also very proud about how the SEA Games was staged.
"It was a concerted effort by so many people. Napakaraming naghirap para lang maging matagumpay ang event na ‘yan and everyone should be commended dahil sa success ng SEA Games," sabi ni Ramirez.
"Sa wakes, nagbunga na rin yung mga proyekto namin noon that tried to seek talents from the grassroots. Maraming bagong talent na naging instant heroes and I guess that‚s what Phil. Sports actually needed. It was so nice to see mga budding sports heroes na parang kailan lang eh akala mo walang future. But with the proper training, hayan, mga gold medalists na rin," sabi pa ni Ramirez.
"Hindi naman siguro mangyayari ‘to without the support of our kababayans. They filled every possible venue, and supported our athletes to the fullest. Mainit dun sa ibang venues, pero bale wala sa kanila yun. Magiging proud ka talaga na maging Pinoy kapag kasama ka sa ganung audience cheering their heart out for our athletes. "Kung sana nga eh ganyan lagi ang makukuhang suporta ng mga athletes natin sa mga laro kahit na hindi SEA Games, I am sure we’re bound to make Phil. Sports great again. Sana nga lang, hindi dyan magtatapos ang pagsuporta nila sa mga Pinoy."
"He was so helpful from beginning to end. Lalo na sa paghahanap ng susuporta sa Games. Malaking bagay ang nagawa niya para sa mga athletes. He made sure everything was okay as far as our athletes were concerned. Talagang naging godfather siya ng Phil. sports dahil yung effort niya talaga ang nag-pave ng way para talagang tumulong yung private sector. At sa mga laro, lagi siyang nandun to give support and cheer to the athletes. I am sure all our athletes appreciate what he did," dagdag pa ni Ramirez.
"Rest assured that we will continue to seek greater glory for Phil. Sports."