MANILA – Philippine billiard wizards led by former World Champions Efren "Bata" Reyes and Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan will head the Filipinos' campaign to the tough Japan Open 9-Ball Championship scheduled on March 21-22 in Tokyo, Japan.
Joining Reyes and Pagulayan is current Japan Champion Eduardo "Tisoy" Saracho, who has gained much confidence in his most recent victory in the land where he now considers home.
Hall of Famer Reyes of Pampanga, the former double world champion, is currently competing in the 2009 Derby City Classic in Louisville, Kentucky, according to a pool report from chess International Master Marlon Bernardino who accompanied the group to the US competition.
"I will do my very best for flag and country in the tough Japan Open, "said the Japan-based Saracho from Dumaguete City.
Other Filipinos competing are Warren Kiamco, Romy Vicente, Lee Vann Corteza, Danilo dela Cruz and Antonio "Nickoy" Lining.
PNA