Maintaining a time-demanding career and pursuing your passion may be difficult but not for Atty.
Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. He 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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more information, call 411-6260 or 372-3066. You can also visit
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