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Filipino champion Ernest John “EJ” Obiena continued his medal-winning streak overseas, earning a bronze medal this time and firmly etching his name in the pantheon of men’s pole vault greats at the 2023 Allianz Memorial Van Damme Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League in Brussels, Belgium.

Filipino pole vault maestro, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, is painting the sky gold with his phenomenal performances in Germany, clinching gold medals back-to-back and elevating the pride of the nation globally. Obiena delivered golden jumps at the ISTAF Berlin and NetAachen Domspringen cathedral jumping that reverberated across continents, manifesting the might and grace of the Filipino athlete on the grandest stages.

In a pulse-pounding spectacle that electrified Manila’s Araneta Coliseum and sent ripples through the Filipino diaspora, Gilas Pilipinas conjured a win for the history books at the FIBA World Cup 2023. The Jordan Clarkson-led squad didn't just defeat China; they shattered a nearly decade-long losing streak and reignited the Philippines' dreams for Olympic glory.

Carlos “Big Difference” Loyzaga, the greatest basketball player produced by the Philippines at a time when the national team reigned as the best in Asia and challenged the world’s best athletes, was inducted as the first Filipino player in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame in simple ceremonies held ahead of the FIBA World Cup 2023 in Manila.

Asian sensation Ernest John “EJ” Obiena of the Philippines soared through the air under the skies of Budapest, Hungary, and claimed his podium spot in front of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the unfolding of sports history at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

A roar like thunder, a display of color, zeal, and patriotism, the air pulsating with anticipation. It's the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and the Philippine Arena is coming alive with the spirit of basketball. The Philippines' own Gilas Pilipinas Men are gearing up for a historic faceoff with the formidable Dominican Republic in a game that holds the promise of dreams, aspirations, and an Olympic future.

In the heart of Budapest, beneath the vast skies of Hungary, the Filipino flag soars with pride as EJ Obiena, the Philippines' star pole vaulter from Tondo, Manila, takes center stage, embarking on a journey for back-to-back medals at the World Athletics Championships.

In an extraordinary display of power and finesse, Filipino teen tennis sensation Alex Eala toppled the top 1, 2, and 3-seeded players to emerge as the triumphant winner of the W25 Roehampton title in Great Britain. The 18-year-old Eala's victory was infused with familial joy, as she dedicated her perfect run to her parents, Mike and Rizza, on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Filipino chess icon Eugenio “Eugene” Torre showcased his continuing mastery in the chess world by sweeping a flawless victory run at the International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Guam International Open Chess Tournament 2023.

Filipina softbelles known as the RP Blu Girls flashed their unyielding tenacity and unwavering spirit and left spectators and rivals in awe as they clinched electrifying back-to-back victories at the 2023 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup group stage. Their commendable performance uplifted Filipino pride across the globe and propelled the team towards the high-stakes rematch group playoffs to bid for a spot in the World Cup finals.

In a stirring moment that resonates with every corner of the globe where the Filipino diaspora is present, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team, carrying the moniker Filipinas, carved an indelible niche in the annals of football history at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Against the breathtaking backdrop of New Zealand, this band of trailblazers, mostly nurtured outside the Philippine archipelago, emerged victorious in their debut at the global finals, etching a memorable win with a singular goal that will forever be remembered.

In a spectacular display of Filipino prowess in the athletic sphere, pole vault titan Ernest John “EJ” Obiena once again proved why he's a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. At the renowned Wanda Diamond League held in Monaco, Obiena clinched a silver finish, continuing his impressive medal run and reinforcing the Philippines' standing in the world of pole vaulting.