IT’S not an Olympic gold medal but Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s already at least P10 million richer after ruling the men’s pole vault competition in record fashion in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The world No. 2 and Asian champion’s benefactors are members of the Filipino-Chinese community who honored him with appropriate ceremonies in
HANGZHOU Ernest John “EJ” Obiena made it look so easy in clinching the Philippines’ first gold medal not only in the Asian Games that lasted 37 years but also in this 19th edition of the quadrennial continental competition on Saturday night at a packed 80,000-seat Hangzhou Olympic Centre Stadium. Obiena, the world No. 2, displayed on
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is lending a helping hand to track legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado, who is in critical condition following Stage 4 breast cancer complications.
Lydia de Vega-Mercado
POC President Bambol Tolentino said he will donate P100,000 financial assistance to de Ve
The family of Lydia de Vega-Mercado is requesting for prayers for the track legend, who is in critical condition due to complications caused by her Stage 4 breast cancer condition.