British blogger wrote an Open Letter to local, int'l press: Filipino people should be commended for their efforts

Malcolm Conlan

It's been days and counting for many of our very own fellow Filipinos who are stalwart critics of its own nation, the Philippines - this year's host of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Critics and some of the media have tirelessly aired their dismays about the claimed many mishaps plaguing the 2019 SEA Games and dumping the blame to everyone from Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC).


In response, many of the Filipino athletes who themselves have already attended SEA Games that are previously hosted by the other countries, has expressed their thoughts amid mounting criticism over problems in transportation, accommodations and food for the athletes including our country's delegation that they too experience the same and it's normal.

London based British blogger Malcolm Conlan wrote an Open letter addressed to the local and international press organisations covering this year's SEA Games 2019.

Malcolm Conlan full post reads:

SEA Games | Swimming Pool

An Open Letter to the local and international press organisations covering the SEAGAMES2019.

The Philippines and Filipino people should be commended for their efforts in support of the 2019 SEA Games games currently taking place in the country.

I know that a massive amount of effort and painstaking preparation has gone into making these games the success they deserve to be, by a multitude of dedicated, hardworking individuals.


Sadly, you can’t please everyone however. Think about it, hundreds of participants from the SEA region have converged into the country, each with their own personal expectations and personalised needs.

It’s totally impossible to get it 100% right, 100% of the time.

What may be a brilliant experience for one person, may be a good experience for another and even acceptable experience for another, all staying in the same hotel with the same facilities.

Sports Complex | Photo from Inquirer.Net

That’s just how life works, you only have to look at Trip Advisor reviews to see that people’s personal experiences can differ widely.

Regardless, these games are of immense importance to all Filipinos as those participating from the Philippines are competing for the sake of the country. The aim is to win as many medals as possible for your own nation. Does anyone really believe that ANY negative press is beneficial to the Philippines or her people?


There has been so much fake news being banded about from many sources, not only from the Philippines, but also from press in other countries too.

All of this is a disturbance to all the athletes, the Filipino and the nation.

I really hope and pray that people are just able to focus on the games and not be sidetracked my useless nonsense. Thank you.

#OpenLetter

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Source: Malcolm Conlan

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