| Philippines at the 2019 World Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | PHI |
| National federation | Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association |
| in Doha 27 September 2019 – 6 October 2019 | |
| Competitors | 1 (1 man) in 1 event |
| Medals |
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| World Athletics Championships appearances | |
The Philippines competed at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, from 27 September to 6 October 2019. The Philippines was represented by a lone athlete; pole vaulter Ernest Obiena. [1]
(q – qualified, NM – no mark, SB – season best)
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Ernest Obiena [2] | Pole vault | 5.60 | =15 | Did not advance | |
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