President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., left, and pole vault start EJ Obiena By NIKOLE JAVIER Ernest John Obiena paid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a visit on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Malacañang Palace. The world No. 3 pole vaulter, who is set to fly to Italy to...
Why did Philippine pole vault phenom EJ Obiena visit the House of Representatives in Quezon City Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 11? EJ Obiena kicked (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez received Obiena inside his office to present the ace pole-vaulter...
Ace pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena visited the Philippine Navy (PN) headquarters in Manila on Monday, Oct. 3. World number three pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena (left) visits Rear Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia, acting Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN), at the PN...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Monday, Oct. 3, that the city government has issued four city resolutions acknowledging the feats and honor given to the country by the World's No. 3 Pole Vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena and gave him P300,000 to help him in his...
By Nikole Javier Ernest John Obiena vowed to pour it all in his mission to qualify and make a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After eight months of joining different competitions which saw him break one record after another, the 26-year-old was received warmly during his homecoming at...
Freego owner Eduard Tio and CKSC Board of Trustee hands a gift to EJ Obiena during his homecoming to his alma mater. Also shown are other other school officials, led by its principal Jude Yap, and Board of Trustees. By Nikole Javier World No. 3 Ernest John Obiena has expressed his gratitude to...
Gold medallist Sweden’s Armand Duplantis (center), silver medallist Christopher Nilsen of the US (left) and bronze medallist Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men’s pole vault during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in...
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...
