Filipino star athletes Alexandra Eala and Ernest John Obiena drew attention online after appearing together in a TikTok video showcasing their medals from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Eala and Obiena used Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Akala” as the soundtrack while displaying their respective podium finishes.
@alex.eala With the GOAT🇵🇭 @EJ Obiena ♬ Akala – Parokya Ni Edgar
Obiena won gold in the men’s pole vault, while Eala captured bronze in the women’s singles tennis event.
The video quickly caught the attention of Filipino fans, with some netizens playfully linking the two athletes after seeing them together in the post.
“Parang bagay sila,” one netizen commented.
The lighthearted reactions added another layer of buzz to the TikTok collaboration, which featured two of the Philippines’ medal-winning athletes from the Asian Games. (Adrian Co)
