THE Philippines, which once served as the mecca of pool, is now home to the country’s first-ever professional billiards league.
With hopes of reviving the long-dormant pool action in the country and further exposing Filipino players to top-level play, founder Hadley Mariano, son of the industry’s icon Perry, has launched the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) with Chino Trinidad serving as commissioner.
In partnership with the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), the SBA will field four pioneering teams this season with five players each from the draft pool of over 100 players.
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