Patafa chief Philip Juico, left, and EJ Obiena The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) administrative committee has recommended the filing of a criminal charge against Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena and in the process, drop him from the national team in connection to the...
Philippine boxing icon Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, Dec. 29 backed the Philippine Olympic Committee for its “swift and judicious action” in addressing the ongoing controversy between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulting star EJ Obiena. Sen....
Philippines's Ernest John Obiena compete in the men's Pole Vault during the IAAF Diamond League competition on September 17, 2020 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO / AFP) The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) is exploring the possibility of sending...
The Philippine Superliga has laid out its program for the 2021 calendar pending the approval of the Inter-Agency Task Force. PSL chairman Philip Juico said they are looking at a busy season following a year of inactivity due to the pandemic. The league seeks to hold the All-Filipino Conference on...
The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and long-time brand partner MILO are launching an online exercise challenge for kids to keep them in shape during the pandemic. PATAFA chief Philip Juico said the program, which will run for 12 weeks starting Monday, aims to encourage...
Philippine Superliga chairman Philip Ella Juico bared Tuesday that the majority of the team owners don't want to turn professional at the moment in light of the recent situation in local sports amid the pandemic. Juico said they are keeping their options open, but turning pro would depend on the...
Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association chief Philip Ella Juico (MB File Photo) The Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association is looking for temporary training venues for their national athletes eager to get back in preparation for future tournaments including qualifiers to the Tokyo...
