As much as EJ Obiena appreciates the generosity of his fans, the Filipino pole vault star says they have already done their part by paying their taxes, which are used to fund his training and competitions.
MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena refused to accept donations from his supporters after he announced that he isAs much as he appreciates the generosity of his fans, the Filipino pole vault star said they have already done their part by paying their taxes, which are used to fund his training and competitions in Europe.
“I am a national athlete and my expenses have been approved for payment by the [Philippine Sports Commission] and funded from taxpayer revenues,” Obiena wrote on his social media accounts on Friday, February 10. “As all of you are taxpayers, I must respect that you have already paid for my training. It is just not the right thing to do to ask you to pay once via paying taxes and then pay again privately. This is ‘double dipping’ and it’s not ethical.”
Obiena previously revealed that members of his team have threatened to leave after not receiving compensation for over a year.“A team of people is working on the matter now and I must have faith they will resolve it soon. It hence would be questionable for me to accept donations and then having this resolve in the near future and double dipping,” he said.
Nevertheless, Obiena said he is lucky to have supporters who are willing to shell out money just to help his pole vault career.Bayanihan“Please use your hard-earned money for yourselves and your families. I will try to resolve this with my team and the various sports officials who are assisting me.”“Please do not entertain anyone trying to raise money on my behalf on different platforms. If I ever have to come to that point, you will hear it from me,” he said.
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