Mr Football scores more balls for Pinoy kids

Self-proclaimed Elmer "Mr football" Bedia is on a persistent mission to promote the game in his homeland which he left behind when he moved to Brisbane more than 30 years ago.

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Elmer, once a member of the Philippine team that won in the ASEAN,  has in the past few years been returning to his homeland to organise activities that introduce and promote the game to less fortunate kids who someday, like him,  may find a brighter future.

He is currently in the Philippines for a short visit with the twin objectives -- organise his yearly  football outreach program and participate in the Philippine Football for Peace program.

Elmer, who will be the SBS Filipino analyst for 2018 World Cup, talks about the projects.

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With Senator Manny Pacquiao during his last year's football outreach program.

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