Will the President go green or blue?
October 16, 2001 | 12:00am
If she could only have her way, President Arroyo would chop some time off her busy schedule today for her to watch the exciting do-or-die game between Ateneo and La Salle this afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum.
At stake in the 5 p.m. match, which is expected to draw a mammoth but cheerful crowd, is this years UAAP mens basketball title. And the President, an avid basketball fan in her younger days, simply wanted to be part of it all.
Therefore, barring any last-minute changes in her days itinerary, including an out-of-town trip in the morning and a formal gathering in Manila in the evening, the Chief Executive will be there to join the fun the cheering or even the jeering.
The Presidnet watching the game would definitely be a delight for the players, the fans and the millions of viewers at home as well. But certainly itll be a nightmare for the members of the Presidential Security Group.
The series opener last Sept. 28 attracted a total of 11,800 fans, a number, which grew to 15,400 during the second game. It is expected to be even bigger for todays decisive game. To secure a crowd that big is not an easy task.
The First Gentleman, Jose Miguel Arroyo, studied in Ateneo, where the President once taught. It was not certain, though, if Mr. Arroyo has plans of watching the game, too.
In a recent meeting with sports scribes, the President said he used to cheer on the Eagles although her younger brother, Diosdado Jr. (Boboy), was from La Salle. The President also said she was a fan of then La Salle cager Kurt Bachmann.
Therefore, its really hard to predict which team shes be rooting for if ever she gets to watch the game.
At stake in the 5 p.m. match, which is expected to draw a mammoth but cheerful crowd, is this years UAAP mens basketball title. And the President, an avid basketball fan in her younger days, simply wanted to be part of it all.
Therefore, barring any last-minute changes in her days itinerary, including an out-of-town trip in the morning and a formal gathering in Manila in the evening, the Chief Executive will be there to join the fun the cheering or even the jeering.
The Presidnet watching the game would definitely be a delight for the players, the fans and the millions of viewers at home as well. But certainly itll be a nightmare for the members of the Presidential Security Group.
The series opener last Sept. 28 attracted a total of 11,800 fans, a number, which grew to 15,400 during the second game. It is expected to be even bigger for todays decisive game. To secure a crowd that big is not an easy task.
The First Gentleman, Jose Miguel Arroyo, studied in Ateneo, where the President once taught. It was not certain, though, if Mr. Arroyo has plans of watching the game, too.
In a recent meeting with sports scribes, the President said he used to cheer on the Eagles although her younger brother, Diosdado Jr. (Boboy), was from La Salle. The President also said she was a fan of then La Salle cager Kurt Bachmann.
Therefore, its really hard to predict which team shes be rooting for if ever she gets to watch the game.
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