The Senate on Monday, September 19 adopted the resolution commending and hailing pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena for his latest success during this year's tournaments. The Upper Chamber adopted Senator Pia Cayetano’s Senate Resolution No. 212, taking into consideration other measures filed...
It’s a simple, straightforward approach, but world-class pole vaulter EJ Obiena knows it’s a daunting task to achieve his goal of winning the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page As soon as his vacation in the Philippines is over, it’s going to be...
The weight of the straps and mints dangling on Ernest John Obiena wouldn’t come close to the massive pressure he is carrying every time he steps on the field. The pole vault sensation has been bruised and battered by the toughest of competitions, and was on the knife’s edge in an ugly mess with...
A relaxed Ernest John “EJ” Obiena had fun flying his drone toward Taal Volcano on a sunny Friday afternoon, proof that the world No. 3 pole vaulter really needs a break from a hectic European outdoor campaign and a forthcoming 18-month preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics. EJ Obiena enjoys...
World-class pole vaulter EJ Obiena is finally back home after three years of training and competing abroad. EJ Obiena is welcomed by mother Jeanette. (PSC Images) Obiena arrived Thursday morning, Sept. 15, with German girlfriend Caroline Joyeux to a get much-needed rest following a busy 2022 season...
There’s no stopping pole vaulter EJ Obiena. Photo from Gala dei Castelli Instagram page The 26-year-old Tokyo Olympian delivered another victorious performance when he ruled the Gala dei Castelli in Bellinzona, Switzerland Monday, Sept. 12 (early Tuesday in Manila.) Still fresh from capturing the...
EJ Obiena continued his rampage by capturing the gold medal in the Golden Fly Series in Schaan, Liechtenstein Sunday, Sept. 11 (early Monday in Manila). File Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page The Tokyo Olympic pole vaulter cleared 5.71 meters to dominate five other competitors. United States’...
A sports aficionado in the House of Representatives has given perspective on just how impressive the recent achievements of Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena have been. (EJ Obiena's Facebook) Obiena is coming off an upset victory last Sept. 2 over world’s number one pole vaulter...
EJ Obiena’s three-meet winning streak ended but still finished at the podium Sunday, Sept. 4 (Monday in Manila) in the ISTAF 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page The world No. 3 pole vaulter cleared 5.81 meters on his second attempt to finish with a silver medal behind...
EJ Obiena stunned the field that included world record holder Mondo Duplantis and Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Chris Nilsen after ruling the Memorial van Damme Wanda Diamond League meet in Brussels, Belgium Friday, Sept. 2 (Saturday in Manila). Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook post Obiena cleared...
EJ Obiena continued to make waves in the European scene after bagging another gold medal in the St. Wendel City Jump in Sankt Wendel, Germany Wednesday, Aug. 31. Photo from the tournament’s Facebook page The world No. 3 pole vaulter cleared 5.86 meters to register a new meet record, besting...
The House of Representatives has congratulated the decorated pole vault athlete EJ Obiena after it adopted a consolidation of several House resolutions (HR) that recognize his victories in international competitions. EJ Obiena (Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page) The House, on Wednesday, Aug. 31,...
