Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena secured a bronze medal at the 2026 ISTAF Indoor Meet in Germany, marking another strong international performance for the Filipino athlete.
Obiena shared the news of his podium finish through an Instagram reel, where he joined a popular social media trend by using the Filipino love song “Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita?” as the background music.
“Using Filipino love songs on competition videos to drown out my confusion,” Obiena wrote in the caption, adding a light and humorous touch to his achievement.
The post quickly gained attention from fans, who praised both his performance and his creative way of celebrating the milestone.
