Pole Vault Star Ernest John Quot Ej Obiena File Photo Manila The Philippine Athletics Track And Field Association Patafa Has Formally Confirmed Its Participation Ina Mediation Process Called By Sports Commission Chair Butch Ramirez To Resolve National 39s Row With Letter Sent Board Of Trustees Member Datu Yusoph Mama On Tuesday News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
Pole vault star Ernest John "EJ" Obiena (File photo) MANILA - The Philippine Athletics Track And Field Association (PATAFA) has formally confirmed its participation in a mediation process called by Philippine Sports Commission chair Butch Ramirez to resolve the national sports association's row with pole vault star Ernest John "EJ" Obiena. In a letter sent to Ramirez by PATAFA board of trustees member Datu Yusoph Mama on Tuesday, PATAFA president Popoy Juico, legal counsel Aldrin Cabiles, and Alfonso Sta. Clara will represent the national sports association in the mediation. In his letter, a copy of which was obtained by the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, Mama also reiterated PATAFA's earlier decision to defer the sanctions it is supposed to slap on Obiena, including being taken out from the national team and charged with an estafa complaint, until Jan. 19. Obiena has yet to confirm his participation in the mediation, although he said in a letter sent