Cebu leg of SM bowlfest rolls off Feb. 20

CEBU, Philippines - At least 50 pinbusters are set to showcase their wares in the Cebu qualifying of the 11th SM Bowling Cup set to roll off on February 20. The annual tournament is considered as the longest, biggest and richest bowling event in the country.

Aside from Cebu, the organizers are expecting participants from Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao and Cagayan de Oro and other parts of the Vis-Min region.

The top two finishers in the Cebu eliminations will earn tickets to the national finals wherein almost half a million in cash prizes and Chevrolet vehicles are up for grabs.

The national finals are set in May at SM North Edsa, September at SM Fairview and December at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The winners will get a chance to win Chevrolet Cruise and Chevrolet Orlando.

The second placers will pocket P100,000 each, while the third and fourth finishers will receive P50,000 and P20,000.

Among the former champions of the annual tilt who made it to the Philippine team were 2010 Phl International Open Masters champion Benshir Layoso, Jong Enriquez and Diane Coronacion. - THE FREEMAN