VOICED : Field of Dreams offers baseball hope in Philippines

The video highlights the story of Puyallup Perez, a 15-year-old from the slums of Manila, who transformed his life through baseball. Inspired by a Hollywood film, the sport offers children an alternative to drugs and gangs, leading to scholarships and opportunities. Despite challenges, the Smoky Mountain team competes nationally, achieving success and aiming to overcome poverty.

What opportunity did baseball provide to Puyallup Perez?

• A chance to travel abroad

• A high school scholarship

• A role in a Hollywood movie

• A job in a sports company

What inspired the baseball initiative for children in the slums?

• A famous baseball player's visit

• A government program

• A local sports event

• A Hollywood film about a farmer

Why do some parents resist the baseball initiative?

• They want their children to pursue other sports

• They prefer their children to focus on academics

• They believe sports are dangerous

• They see it as a loss of a helping hand in the family

What is the name of the team that competes in national competitions?

• Baseball Champions

• Manila Stars

• Smoky Mountain

• Slum Warriors

What is the ultimate goal of the baseball initiative?

• To win international championships

• To build more baseball fields

• To hit a home run against poverty

• To train professional baseball players