MAGPANTAY BROTHERS STRIKES AGAIN IN 1ST PAGCOR-KABAYAN BILYAR ARALAN 9-BALL CHALLENGE

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—RISING star Eliod Magpantay continued his winning ways while younger brother and tournament favorites Jonas Magpantay bounced back in contention after posting his third straight wins in the one-loss side after the day 2 action of first PAGCOR-Kabayan Bilyar Aralan 9-Ball Challenge at the Jaca Billiards Hall in Recto Avenue, Manila, on Saturday.

The 17-year-old older Magpantay (Eliod) notch a similar 5-4 decision wins over Jeffrey Dayaon and Angelo Marcelino to joined fellow unbeaten players Lourjay Cardino, Eduard de Guzman, Ronald Cayetano, Allen Decena, Husly Jusayan, Elmer Ranara and giant killer Noel Araniel in the winning column in this double elimination, race-to-5, alternate break format, organized by Noli Sangil Cruz,  president of the organizing Lion’s Den Enterprises,  supported by Vice-President Noli “Kabayan” De Castro, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), aims to encourage young billiard players to pursue their studies and also promote the sport among students.

The 15-year-old younger (Jonas) Magpantay, meanwhile beat Christian Rivera via walk over victory, blasted Jesamine Ventura, 5-0, and J.D. Serdan, 5-2, respectively after an opening sorry lost to Noel Araniel, 5-1, last Friday.

The total prize fund P50,000 tournament which is offer P20,000 to the champion get a big boost yesterday when Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines (BSCP) president and long-time billiards patron Sebastian “Baste” Chua graced the second day action. Chua, also the local distributor of world class Brunswick Billiards Table earlier donate a total of ten (10) cue sticks for the winners.

Action gets going last night while the semi-finals and finals are schedule today, Sunday at the same venue.

BY: MARLON BERNARDINO.