The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution commending and congratulating world-ranked Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “Ej” Uy Obiena for his latest conquests in the sport.
Adopted via simple voice vote during plenary session Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14 was House Resolution No. 765. Deputy Speaker and Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab presided over the session and declared the measure’s adoption.
“What EJ Obiena has achieved has once again brought honor to the Philippines in the world stage. His accomplishments deserve our highest honors and recognition,” said Romualdez of Leyte’s 1st district, one of the resolution’s authors. Five days later, on Feb. 3, Obiena won the bronze medal by clearing another season-best 5.91 meters, which matched his Philippine indoor record, just behind world record holder Mondo Duplantis of Sweden. Duplantis won the gold while KC Lightfoot of the United States won the silver.
The resolution noted Obiena’s excellent record as an athlete, mentioning his medals in pole vaulting events such as the Asian Athletics Championships during the 23rd Biennial Meet in Doha, Qatar; the 22nd World Athletics Championships held in Oregon, USA on July 24, 2022; his gold medal in the 26th Internationales Stabhocsprung-Meet in Jockgrim, Germany on August 23, 2022; and many more.
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