First-ever pro billiards league in Philippines aims to revive pool scene

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First-ever pro billiards league in Philippines aims to revive pool scene
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The Philippines, which once served as the mecca of pool, is now home to the country’s first-ever professional billiards league.

Only local players may join the inaugural season, but the SBA is open to including foreign and guest ones for the next seasons to come featuring at least 20 to 30 teams.MANILA, Philippines –

Teams, with partnerships from cities and provinces for a regional taste, will be unveiled before next month before the draft, where anyone with a pro GAB license, including national team players, is eligible to join.“Binuo namin ito na mayroong Filipino culture. Ito ‘yung kultura sa bilyaran. Pag nakita ito ng mga foreigners, makikita nila kung paano ang bilyar sa Pilipinas. Ito ang pinaka-puso ng SBA,” said Mariano, joined by GAB’s Atty.

As a pro league, uniformed salaries for a staple livelihood from here on will be implemented by team owners but there’s more to it than that as the SBA is out to erase the sport’s stigma for money game alone with pride and honor at stake. From the legends of Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante to current world 10-ball champion Carlo Biado, it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce another one and SBA is here to make that happen sooner than later.Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top awardIt’s been over 50 years since the late Flash Elorde fought his last bout yet he continues to be fondly remembered and...

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