08 July 2014 – The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, in cooperation with the Philippines-Israel Inter Act Club, headed by Mr. Russ Pagarigan, and the Triskelion Holy Land, successfully held the first Ambassador’s Cup 2014 9 Ball Billiards Tournament on June 28 at the Lincoln Pool Club, Tel Aviv.
Philippine Ambassador to Israel Generoso DG Calonge and Vice Consul Ferdinand Flores attended the tournament and wished all the players good luck. Ambassador Calonge is an avid fan and amateur player of billiards.
A total of 18 Filipino bilyaristas from all over Israel participated in the tournament, with Mr. Bernard Tucay emerging as the tournament champion; Mr. Laverne Gonzales, 1st Runner Up; Mr. Edmon Sagucio, 2nd Runner Up; and Mr. Oscar Villaluz, Jr., 3rd Runner Up.
Megaworld International and Korean Air generously sponsored the event together with YadbaYad and Daisy Khaled Jewelry Shop.
With the success of the recent tournament in Tel Aviv, Filipino bilyaristas are looking forward to another round of tournament in the near future. END