"I am saddened by the decision of the Patafa committee and their recommendations, but I am not really surprised," said Obiena, the world's 6th ranked pole vaulter and third best pole vaulter in the year 2021. I have said before that I will only not jump for the Philippines if Philip Juico doesn't let me jump for my country." Patafa will file charges against me for estafa even if I have already paid my coach the entire amount that is due him. "Philip Juico, in Petrov's own words, tricked him to issue statements to build a case against me. I will clear my name in court and I will clear my name in competition.

Source: Manila Times January 05, 2022 19:25 UTC