Defending champion Paul Salonga defeated first time competitor Alvin Soguilon, 5-2, to lead three other winners in the opening day of the Second edition of the All-Filipino 9-ball billiards tournament last Sunday at the Q-Ball Club.
Salonga and Soguilon are competing in Division C of the 16-man field tournament.
As of May 6, however, a total of 11 players have so far registered with five more slots available.
Only four games were completed last Sunday with two games played in Division A of this tournament co-sponsored by Western Union, Ivan Rudimch Enterprises, Budweiser, Sarah’s Yum Yum and Palau Mobile Corporation.
Jun Rodriguez gamely fought with new club member Andy Arana and won via a 5-4 decision while the other Division A winner was Michael Escobido, who defeated Roel Tabas, 5-1.
In Division D, Ver Soriano edge out Benjie Doma, 5-4, to join the march.
The other players who registered but still to play their first game were Randy Del Castillo, Rodolfo Baysic and Frederick Bartolome.