Patafa president Philip JuicoThe Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) has formally signed the mediation agreement to finally resolve its dispute with Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena. In a letter dated Jan. 11 addressed to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez, Patafa Board Member Datu Yusoph Mama wrote on behalf of the board to confirm their participation in the mediation process. Patafa’s letter to PSC chairman Butch RamirezRepresenting Patafa in the PSC mediation will be its president Philip Juico, Atty. PSC chairman Butch Ramirez has earlier demanded for all the parties involved in the ongoing dispute to allow the government sports agency to do its part in resolving the situation. “If EJ is listening, Patafa is listening, POC is listening… I know you have your own politics there.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 12, 2022 13:32 UTC