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The most anticipated sporting event for Filipinos after the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight happens right here in the country’s backyard starting today.
Filipino world pool masters Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo, Ronato “Volcano” Alcano, Marlon “Marvelous” Manalo, Lee Vann “The Slayer” Corteza and Warren “Warrior” Kiamco banner a crack Philippine squad in the 2nd World 10-Ball Championship which runs from Nov. 25-30 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
FRANCISCO “Django” Bustamante defeated compatriot Antonio “Nickoy” Lining, 11-7, in an all-Pinoy final to win the 2009 All Japan 9-Ball Championship at the Hotel New Archaic Hall in Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo, Japan, on Sunday.
FRANCISCO “Django” Bustamante, former champion Lee Vann “The Slayer” Corteza, Antonio “Nickoy” Lining and Warren “Warrior” Kiamco hurdled their respective rivals to advance to the quarterfinal round of the 2009 All Japan 9-Ball Championship yesterday at the Hotel New Archaic Hall in Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo, Japan.
Philippine billiard icon Efren “Bata” Reyes and recent Women’s World 10-Ball champion Rubilen Amit will pair up to compete in the World Mixed Doubles Classic on December 1-3 at the Nuvo City in Libis Quezon City.
