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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) rallied behind embattled EJ Obiena, saying the former will adopt the latter should the Tokyo Olympian pole-vaulter be dropped from the national team by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA). “We in the POC will make sure EJ will be in Hanoi and Hangzhou and in all other major competitions. We’ll fight for EJ,” said POC president Abraham Tolentino in a statement Tuesday. The congressman from Tagaytay said it’s now up to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) if it will accept Obiena’s removal. “RA 6487 creating…