PATAFA to drop EJ Obiena from the national training pool of athletes

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Why do we hate our olympic-level athletes? Wesley So. And now EJ Obiena. This is how NOT to retain world-class athletes. Sports politics has been the Achilles heel of Philippine sports. Why dropped our lone bright star in the world stage? PATAFA is driving out deserving athletes from the country by every means necessary.

The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) recommends dropping EJ Obiena from the national training pool of athletes. Coach Vitaliy Petrov will also be terminated as coach.

The PATAFA has recommended that EJ Obiena be dropped from the national training pool, effective immediately. EJ Obiena, is currently the third-best pole vaulter in the world.

It also recommends filing an estafa complaint against the Filipino Olympian and the termination of Obiena's coach Vitaly Petrov. 

It is also recommending that a criminal complaint of estafa be filed against Obiena.

PATAFA's investigative committee found that Obiena misappropriated funds amounting to over 60,000 euros that were released to him by PSC and PATAFA, meant for Vitaly Petrov's coaching fees. 

PATAFA is also recommending that a complaint be filed against Petrov before World Athletics for violation of the Integrity Code of Conduct, and that his adviser, James Lafferty, be declared persona non grata.

Asked if Obiena's side of the story was considered by the PATAFA investigative committee, PATAFA chairman Cong. Rufus Rodriguez said Obiena was given three instances to appear and explain his side.

"Obiena has been given all the chances to appear, he did not," Rodriguez said.

PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico: Petrov made a collection agent out of me, out of PATAFA... Later on... nilaglag ang PATAFA at ako and even Bupka by saying that we forced him and all of that. We're going to the ethics committee because of this 'dishonest' behavior.

Juico: We were thrust in to this situation. We walked into it. We did not ask for this. On the contrary, the report brought so much sadness and feelings of betrayal. We had to face the challenge because we should account for all funds given to us.

Juico: [Obiena] now has to face the consequences which could've been markedly different had he chosen to believe in people whom he has known for the last several years.

Juico: Let those parties he chose continue to help solve his problems and situation. We will be there to help whatever we can.

Juico: We have been minding our own business until Petrov blew the whistle... We were a gold collection agent and he is the latest of the old model of a jukebox. Good luck to him too. He will also be explaining his conduct with the World Athletics.

Juico says PATAFA will be sending a group of athletes to a three-month training overseas for a chance to get "specialized training and access to higher level competitions."

PATAFA who? I hope these clowns get the karma they deserve. Athlete ba sila or sports enthusiasts?? Ugh.

EJ deserves better. Our athletes deserve better. Sina Manny at Hidilyn dumaan din sa maraming hirap bago nakamit ang tagumpay. Our athletes aspire excellence.

Someone should fire these bozos at PATAFA. Let the Olympic Committee take over being Obiena is an Olympian. Nakakahiya na binababoy ng isang ahensya na dapat pinangangalagaan ang isang atleta. If i were Obiena lipat na lang ng ibang bansa naiintindihan ka namin. 

Clearly..can we just abolish this PATAWA--este PATAFA and create a new organization..mga kupal lang talaga na pasahod pa ng bayan.

Bakit mag dadrop ng Olympic level athlete dahil sa mismanagement of fees? Imbis na kasuhan ng PATAFA, tulungan nalang kasi nila mga atleta. Ano ito? Eliminate EJ agad para wag na mahalungkat ang iba pang mga nangyayari sa pondo?

Pera pera pa din sa "palakasan" at mga buwaya. Huwag na kayo umaasa pa na maenganyo ang mga up and coming athletes sa mga pamumulitika ng mga bugok na namamahala.

Grabe magpasalamat at tumanaw ng utang na loob ang pamahalaang ito sa ating mga atletang nagdadala ng karangalan sa ating bansa. Grabe.

Weird talaga ang establisyamento ng mga atleta ng Pilipinas. Hindi to bagay sa paglakas ng  mga programmang atleta ng mga Pilipino. Hanggat ganito ang tao sa atleta, hindi aabante ang mga atletang pinoy.

Wala bang higher government official ang pwede mag intervene dito?? Jusko Ej Obiena has just been named WORLD NO. 3 in Pole Vault tapos ganito?? Diyos diyosan yang PATAFA na yan wala bang pwede magtanggal diyan sa Juico na yan ano ba nagawa niyan?

I really won't be shocked kung iba na kulay ng passport ni EJ next olympics. It's time for EJ to find another country. It's no use being a member of the Philippines team. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re gonna lose the top 3 pole vaulter in the world because of these people at PATAFA. No wonder some of our athletes are getting their love abroad. Go get that bread outside the Philippines. When we see China or any other major country get Obiena to play for them, we have no one to blame but PATAFA.

Filipinos should rally behind Obiena. He does not deserve any kind of harassment from this association led not by even an athlete but a corrupt and trash POLITICIAN. This is the fate of the Philippine Sport and the reason why loving this country is difficult is because we have PATAFA.

PATAFA choosing to drop EJ Obiena is indicative of how little this country cares about its athletes and governing bodies are surprised that athletes choose to rep other countries.

"Puso" and "Pinoy Pride" are not enough to compensate the hard work they've put in to their craft.

Philippine sports in general is already in jeopardy despite a strong showing at the Tokyo Olympics because of decisions like this.

Wesley So was the first domino to fall. Yuka Saso followed his lead and did what was best for her. Expect others to follow them soon.

Abolish PATAFA.. Hindi naman itlog nila ang ma bingwit pag nag pole vault eh.. The government should stop regulating athletes.

Again, WTF PATAFA.

Ej, go play for other countries. The Philippines doesn't deserve you.

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PNP-CIDG to file charges against Gwyneth Chua and others

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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippines National Police (PNP-CIDG) says it will file charges against Gwyneth Chua and eight other people, including her parents and personnel of a quarantine hotel, for violating health protocols. 

PNP-CIDG will be filing criminal charges against Gwyneth Anne Chua, the controversial ‘Poblacion Girl’ who skipped the mandatory quarantine for returning Filipinos from abroad, and eight other people for violations of the health protocols.

PNP-CIDG: Gwyneth Chua was fetched by her father from Berjaya Hotel the night of her checkin on December 22, and was dropped off by her mother at the hotel December 25. Cases will also be filed against Chua's parents for violation of RA 11332. 

CIDG says a total of 9 people will be filed with the complaints, including hotel personnel. It's a test case of sorts because instead of Section 9, CIDG says the violation is Rule XI, Section 1(g)(iii) and (iv) of RA 11332 revised IRR.

CIDG says it has CCTV footage that will corroborate the testimonies of witnesses which include establishments, and concerned individuals. 

The CIDG, meanwhile, did not find sufficient evidence to file charges against the individuals who were with her during the party on December 23, 2021.

“Will be filing”… that’s how sluggish things really are in this country. Sana hindi puro press release lang.. I hope that the hotel gets sued too as they are also part of the sparking problem. Many heads must roll...not just one or a few.

To see is to believe. Baka mamaya pera pera lang din sila. Filing a case is one thing, maparusahan sila is another. Baka puro papogi lang. Kapag nalakad ng powerful na kakilala, maabswelto din iyan.

Yung mga sumundo sa kanya sa hotel should also be accountable as "accessory to the crime" alam na nilang galing US kinunsinti pa nila lumabas.

Naalala ko yung matandang jeepney driver na kulong agad. Kapag si Gwyneth Chua since mayaman... investigation.... kaso..... then later on dismissed, parang si Koko Pimentel...

The same to the couple and another woman who flaunted her photos while taking massage. Whether or not the quarantine "skippers" tested positive, they should be fully dealt with.

I hope they also dig in deeper whoever her so called “connections” are because who knows if those connections also made some participation for her to be that brave to violate the protocols. Those “connections” must be exposed as well.

Implementation is much appreciated on this matter! The government should really lift a finger fast !!

Gwyneth Chua can be convicted of the quarantine violations, but I doubt if she can be convicted of causing the actual spread of the covid to her friends, the science in the Philippines is not yet that precise.

Nakakaurat na talaga yung takes na “Gwyneth Chua singlehandedly caused the surge” ha.

The hate is justified but the issue goes well beyond a single civilian’s actions. this long into the pandemic & with developments like these, ano nga ba nagbago sa tugon ng gobyerno?

Biruin nyo nung simula ng pandemya nanawagan tayo ng #MassTestingNow, pero problema pa rin ngayon yung accessibility ng testing? Wala pa diyan yung accessibility ng vaccines.... especially for the provinces. Only NCR and the big cities of provinces are blessed with easy access to the vaccines.

Most importantly, we should vigilantly watch for violators who are known for their connections with politicians or anyone in this administration.

Let's monitor if justice will work on these privileged people. Later na natin palakpakan if IATF, DOT, PNP-CIDG, DOH did it already.

Is the Tallano gold a scam just like Bongbong Marcos' run for President?

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

Lumabas na rin ang katotohanan:

1. Si BBM ay tumatakbo lamang para proteksyunan ang pamilya, at di para sa kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino.

2. Si BBM ang tunay na elitista. Musta naman ang feeling na nakatira sa South Forbes sa bahay na galing sa nakaw na yaman? 

Pustahan tayo. If Marcos Jr wins, our economy will worsen, thieves in government will have a grand time, our democratic institutions will be undermined further, China will continue to abuse us, no Tallano gold will be used to pay for national our debts. P100k.  Any takers?

A man known for resorting to all kinds and types of fakery such as faking his college diploma, faking a story about the Tallano gold, faking his family's achievements will only be supported by fake followers in socmed and even in his caravans.

He can’t even debunk the Tallano Gold na pinaniwalaan ng karamihan sa inyo. Why is that? Anyways, we can’t respect someone who propagates corruption leaving seeds of destruction along the way. Sana mamulat pa mata ninyo that you support devils dressed as angels.

If dyunyor wins, it will be a bloodbath in stock market, it’s a sell-off. If VP Leni wins, it’s a buy!

The question is if the wealth were legit, where did it come from? Unless they believe in Tallano gold or some other nonsense, there is no way the Marcoses could've amassed that much money through legal means. 

Saan nanggaling yung yaman nila?

Basta ill-gotten wealth, galing talaga sa kaban ng bayan..This was already proven in court.

The prosecution could not continue with the criminal case kasi namatay kaagad si Marcos Sr. 

No body, noone to sentence.

If you're looking for the word "criminal," here it is, direct from the Swiss archives:

"In 1997, the Court ...established that the majority of the Marcos foundation assets were of *criminal origin* and permitted their transfer to a escrow account in Manila..."

In addition, there's RA 1379, an act declaring forfeiture in favor of the state any property found to have been unlawfully acquired by any public official or employee.

"Section 6. Judgment. If the respondent is unable to show to the satisfaction of the court that he has lawfully acquired the property in question, then the court shall declare such property, forfeited in favor of the State, and by virtue of such judgment the property aforesaid shall become property of the State..." W/c means, prosecutors are not required to prove kung saang pondo ng govt nanggaling ang assets bec ang mga nakaw na yaman ay naccombine with other assets or nacconvert into cash or other forms. The government will just sum all assets--gross assets minus legitimate assets = assets for forfeiture to the government.

The one who concocted the TALLANO myth must be out of his mind. Of all the names he could chose, he chose one with sinister origin! 

Tallano is really a scam. It was created and perpetuated by land grabbing syndicates and magically metamorphosed into Marcos gold hoard.

They claim that 192k tons of gold without understanding the absurdity of that. For Tallano to 'lend' 640k tons to the Vatican would require almost 4x this much storage space and at least 10 trips for the biggest ship built then to ferry it across the world. 

I can't believe that there are people who believes that the "Tallano gold" exist.. like girl you need therapy.

If I had the Tallano gold, I’d invest it in building a Filipino-owned corporation; then hire Filipino workers and contribute to improving the economy.

Bumaba nga nung last trading day ng 212 points, the last time I checked. Who would invest in a country run by a convicted criminal? The stupid ones. And those with vested interests. 

Alam nyo kung ano pa yung mga effortlessly likeable? Mga BUDOL BUDOL. If it's too good to be true, then it must be a scam. 

Marami tayong mga kaibigan at kamag-anak na nabiktima ng BUDOL BUDOL. Huwag hayaang mangyari to ulit! PIGILAN ANG BBM: BUDOL BUDOL!