Suarez finished way ahead of the other qualifier, Snooks Samson, who tallied 2199.
Little-known Manny Allego also had a fiery series over at Powerbowl, carding 2714 to outsteady Steve Robles, who came up with 2655. National bowler Irene Benitez topped the ladies’ division at Powerbowl with 2256.
The other bowlers who advanced to the national finals follow:
Pearl Plaza — Erwin Cabaneros, 2308; Lawrence Ang, 1999; and Jackie Sadiua, 1572.
Paeng’s Skybowl — Jojo Li, 2090; and Juanita Li, 1418.
Farmers — Bobot Pura, 2349; Niccolo Olaivar, 2282; and Faye Fiol, 1614.
Metromall Lanes — Noel dela Cruz, 2219; Victor Ortiga, 2104; P.J. Gervacio, 1740; and Nida Lagrisola, 1671.
Paeng’s Sugarbowl — Teody Chavoso, 2425; and Susan Benitez, 1604.
Commonwealth Lanes — Vlad Tuazon, 2570; Jay Catolico, 2437; Letty Pineda, 1695; and Maan Catolico, 1639.
Paeng’s Towncenter — Ferdie Polillo, 2079; and Josie Melgarejo, 1770.
SM West — Chester King, 2528; Jong Enriquez, 2427; and Liza del Rosario, 1929.
Paeng’s Freedom — Simple Villajin, 2268; Lary Tinio, 2250; Myriam Enaje, 1993; and Jo Anne Bonifacio, 1714.
SM Megamall — Boy Roman, 2273; Ryan Romero, 2216; Jojo Canare, 1993; and Jojie Cabacungan.
Q. Plaza — Boy Cables, 2291; and Elaine Florencio, 1592.
Bowling Inn — Gary Custodio, 2276; and Joe Chung, 2060.