ONE HUNDRED and 28 pintopplers—80 men and 48 ladies—will vie for honors in the 2017 Bowling World Cup national finals which kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Coronado Lanes (Starlanes).
Among the participants who are seeking the right to represent the Philippines in the WBC international finals scheduled on November 4-12 in Hermosillo, Mexico are Raoul Miranda, Paulo Valdez, Kevin Cu, Kenneth Chua, Benshir Layoso, Sammy Say Sy, Liza del Rosario, Liza Clutario, Lara Posadas, Mades Arles, Alexis Sy and Krizziah Tabora.
Miranda and Posadas carried the country’s colors in last year’s WBC international finals in Shanghai, China.
The men’s aspirants will play 12 games each on Saturday, while the ladies will roll their first 10 games on Sunday, Sept. 10 also at Coronado Lanes. The top 34 men and lady bowlers will advance to the second round.
With their scores carried over, the 68 survivors will play anew 12 and 10 games at Paeng’s Midtown Bowl (Ermita) – the men on Monday, Sept. 11 and the ladies on Tuesday, Sept. 12 – to determine the top eight ladies and top eight men who will remain in the race for the national title on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Paeng’s Eastwood.
The top eight in both divisions will bowl a round-robin format and positioning on the eighth game, the winner getting 30 points and 15 points for a tie. The top four men and top four ladies will then advance to the best 2 of 3-game semifinals, pitting 1 against 4 and 2 against 3 based on their rankings.
The winners will dispute the crown and the trip to Mexico.
The other national finalists are:
Ladies – Arlena Bucao, Dhel Marquez, Leah Naorbe, Faye Piol, Joanne Bonifacio, Perla Pacheco, Jinky Imura, Yolly Floralde, Amelyn Sisperez, Rochelle Munsayac, Alyssa dela Rosa, Pure Anselmo, Josefina Barachina, Sharon Lee, Mercy delos Santos, Bea Camille Santarin, Jackia Sadiua, Tonette Otayza, Silva Yap, Wanda Teer, Mier Aguinaldo, Dyan Coronacion, Bernadette Ipapo, Lorna Misa, Ofelia San Jose, Marivic Monzones, Myrna Bautista, Jane Bonifacio, Rowena Cabas, Sherry Ann Cruz, Liza Pabico, Melody Bangsi-il, Winifred Kilito, Farah Onasa, Gina Varilla, Crystal Chavez, Abbie Gan, Mildred Estrellado, Ophie Iriberri, Olive Destura, Nancy Frianeza and Cindy Edquilane.
Men – Rod Salamat, Duke Gregory Gella, Denis Jalandoon, Angel Dilig, Ronnie Javier, Ernesto Jacinto, Dante Molina, Dan Enriquez, Peter Lacanilao, Ralph Jularbal, Rejie Jularbal, Joe Cabactulan, Jerry Bugtong, Rudante Unay, Norman Lising, Joebert Buenafe, James Fajardo, Allan Ablang, Simple Villajin, BJ Aganus, Rodel Tungala, June Seculles, George Manoso, Jay R. Tan, Ronald Cruz, Dumo G. Bejara, Lando M. Galbey, Eric Luciano Aranez, Manny Layson, Kurt Mendoza, July Vargas, John Cristopher Dee, Raul Imperial, GP Genciana, Weslie Yebra, Nil Buencamino, Andy Sta. Ana, Randal Go, Jason Tubid, Nicco Olaivar, Nestor Anonuevo, Jansen ‘Red’ Collantes, Paolo Jimeno, Paul Angelo Sia, Jules Pedrajas, Allan Laigo, Boyet Delfino, Erwin Cabaneros, Wilson Sua, Jomar Jumapao, Anton Alcazaren, Don Evangelista, Merwin Tan, JP Macatula, Scott Uy, Boy Roman, Arvin Ragas, Nichole Jimeno, Ted Convogar, Lorenz Tugade, Francis de Leon, Rico Luga, Lito Mondragon, Ryan Romero, Marlon dela Cruz, Don Tungala, Edwin Rupido, Mon Camba, Jun Garcia, Eugene Suarez, Vincent Rhom, Orlando Palco, Joel Guevarra and RJ Magana.
