By Waylon Galvez
From a previous coaching stint in the PBA to being elected Parañaque City councilor, Vincent ‘Binky’ Favis has implemented a team concept to make sure everyone on his team is on the same page.
Former PBA coach and Parañaque City District 2 councilor Binky Favis thinks discipline is important to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country. (Photo courtesy of Ella Favis)
One important thing Favis emphasizes is discipline, which for him is the key in the overall effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
“Parehas lang din ang pananaw ko, team concept pa din. Kung dati sa basketball mayroong teamwork, dedication, honesty and, of course discipline, ito pa din naman and konsepto ko bilang konsehal,” Favis told Manila Bulletin Friday.
“That’s one of the biggest challenges that we have been facing – discipline the people. Not just in our city, or in Metro Manila, but the entire country. Even in other parts of the world, that’s the problem.”
There have been numerous reports of people not practicing social distancing or disregarding calls to wear face masks, orders to stay home and to not go out without proper identification, Favis said.
There are even videos that went viral of people gathering for illegal gambling and drinking sessions despite the liquor ban.
However, gradually Favis said that Filipinos are learning to have discipline since the coronavirus can cause serious illness that can lead to death.
Former PBA coach and Parañaque City District 2 councilor Binky Favis leads the distribution of food packs in a barangay as the lockdown continues to be implemented by the government. (Photo courtesy of Ella Favis)
“For me, I try to look at it on a positive aspect. Within this challenge, it teaches everyone to give discipline better importance. Natuturuan ang tao para maging disiplinado, and nakikita naman natin,” said Favis.
Favis, 50, guided the Letran Knights to the NCAA championship back in 1999 and called the shots for a few squads in the now defunct Philippine Basketball League (PBL).
He became a head coach in the PBA with the Coca-Cola Tigers from 2005 to 2008.
As a public servant, Favis is now on his third and final term as councilor in the second district of Parañaque City, which he said is handling the health crisis and the ECQ well.
“I could very proudly say that our city is handling it very good. We’re quite fortunate, because we’re getting also support from the business sector and other stakeholders in the city,” said Favis.
“All the 16 barangays – from the barangay captains to konsehals – lahat sila masisipag sa pag-disinfect, sa pamimigay ng donations. Unfortunately things are not just enough, kulang na kulang.”
“We’re a city with almost a million of population, I wish we had less (COVID-19) cases. All together the city is in a very challenging situation, but the city is doing its best,” added Favis.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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