Finding balance between passion and profession
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| Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. |
Atty. Rene
“Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. is a multifaceted individual who, despite his busy profession,
never turns down an opportunity to work with his passion. Aside from being a notable
lawyer, following the footsteps of his father, prominent human rights lawyer
Rene Saguisag Sr., he was also a former BEST Center coach and is currently the UAAP
commissioner for two consecutive seasons, 78 and 79. On top of that, Atty. Rebo
is also a strong advocate of sports development among the youth naming the
Mindanao Peace Games as one of his involvements. Recently, he even volunteered to manage his son’s
little league baseball team.
How does he
balance his passion and profession? “I don’t,” Saguisag wittingly answered. “I
just married the perfect wife who fills all my shortcomings.” Law practice and
basketball seem like two different worlds. Managing each would require his
undivided attention as they are both time-consuming and emotionally draining. He
explained, “I don’t see it as an obstacle but a challenge and opportunity to
better myself so I never even considered choosing one over the other. In fact, if
handled properly, they can even complement each other.”
Saguisag
stated that his success as a lawyer, his pride in being a former BEST Center coach
and now the UAAP commissioner, his commitment to being a good family man, and a
better individual are all because of the lessons he learned while playing
basketball when he was still young.
“All I
really needed to learn, I learned inside the basketball court,” he shared.
Saguisag’s
experience as a former coach for BEST (Basketball Efficiency & Scientific
Training) Center, multi-awarded and pioneer in basketball clinics in the
country, helped in his values formation. He noted how the organization has
instilled in him discipline and a great sense of responsibility. The strict
guidelines and high standards imposed and maintained in the clinics and the
proper behavior required in the court, along with the values taught in team
sports, has molded him to become who he is today.
He further
explained, “Playing and coaching basketball aided me in knowing the
technicalities and rules of the game which is vital in my position as a
commissioner. Meanwhile, small details such as punctuality and grooming (like
making sure my jerseys are tucked) helped in how I properly carry myself, even
inside the courtroom.”
So far, the former
BEST Center coach and now notable lawyer-cum-UAAP commissioner enjoys the best
of both worlds and aims to implement his advocacies for the development of both
fields. He also encourages everyone not to limit themselves to their own
comfort zones but instead, be open to opportunities, accept challenges and turn
these into achievements. Above all, never undermine the seemingly trivial
lessons you learn along the way for it is through these experiences that make
you who are, regardless of what you are.
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information:
Contact #: 411-6260 or 372-3066
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