THE PHILIPPINE Billiards Development Foundation (PBDF) headed by Jun Diokno and Willie "Hoops" Aldeguer got the support of some of the best players the country has to offer.

Marlon Manalo, the 2005 Taiwan World Pool Championships third placer, gave his support to the said foundation, which aims to help the welfare of pool players in the country.

"Maganda 'yung adhikain ng PBDF, kasi malaking tulong sa mga bilyarista natin na may allowance sila pang araw-araw at may pagkakataon pa silang makapunta sa abroad na hindi babawasan ng komisyon," said Manalo.

Ramon "Maestro Monching" Mistica shared the same thoughts with Manalo.

"Alam natin na walang sariling interes ang nagtayo ng grupo nito bagkus ay kapakanan ng mga billiard players natin. Isa na ang pagpapatunay dito na hindi sila kukuha ng komisyon ng mga players at bibigyan pa ng abogado," said Mistica.

The Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines (BSCP) welcomes and endorses the program of the Philippine Billiards Development Foundation.

“This assures quality RP players for national and international tournaments," said BSCP president Ernesto "Ernie" Fajardo through a text message. Correspondent Marlon Bernardino