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Pole vault star Ernest John "EJ" Obiena (File photo) MANILA - A leader of the House of Representatives on Thursday called on both the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena to set aside "petty differences" and include him in the athletics team roster for the 31st Southeast Asian Games to be held in Vietnam in May. Deputy Speaker Eric Martinez said Obiena should be given a chance to defend his SEAG pole vault crown, as it would bring honor to the Philippine flag once given a chance. "Obiena is the most qualified track and field athlete of the country given his world standing. That's a no brainer," Martinez said. Obiena's rift with the PATAFA has reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport after PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico filed a complaint against the Tokyo Olympian and the POC last February 11. The rift revolves around Obiena's liquidation of his coach Vitaly Petrov'

Republic ofHan iUnited statesEric martinezPhilip ella juicoAbraham bambol tolentinoVitaly petrovBoard of trusteesField associationTeam philippinesPhilippine olympic committeePhilippine sports commissionPhilippine athletics trackErnest johnSoutheast asian gamesSpeaker eric martinez