Biboy leads World Cup qualifiers

MANILA, Philippines - Former world champion Biboy Rivera rolled a 12-game series of 2607 to lead the second set of national finalists in the 2011 Bowling World Cup at the Mall of Asia Center recently.

Rivera qualified for the national finals set on Sept. 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23 along with 42 other male and 26 female aspirants.

A total of 74 bowlers – 42 men and 32 ladies – had previously advanced in the first center finals held in 14 venues from July 8 to 14.

Among them are six-time world titlist Paeng Nepomuceno and Liza del Rosario, considered one of the Asia’s top lady bowlers.

The finalists will vie for the right to represent the Philippines in the 47th BWC international finals to be held Nov. 30–Dec. 7 at the Northcliff Bowling Center in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The first elimination of the national finals will be held on Sept. 17 (men) and Sept. 18 (ladies) at Coronado Lanes, the second day on Sept. 20 (men) and Sept. 21 (ladies) at Paeng’s Midtown.

The quarterfinals, semis and the finals will be held Sept. 23 at SM MOA.

Others who advanced to the national finals in the second center finals are: Men – Carlo Mansilungan (2509); Kenneth Piedad (2185); Jun Villareal (2078); Alex Duque (1917); Antonio Teano (1880); Henry Lor (2409); Rolly Deli Deli (2306); John Mendoza (2274); Vicente Valdez (2205); Edwin Dayuta (2072); Don Evangelista (2451); Fredzon de Jesus (2346); Ian Dychangco (2632); Bernard Baluda (2522); RJ San Diego (2513); Ding Malvar (2495); Jeff Carabeo (2785); Richie Poblete (2675); Marc Matias (2558); Barrie Manalo (2401); Ian Aguila (2165); Willy Ng (2119); Nilo Penado (2197); July Vargas (2019); Boy Cables (2052); and Ramon Puzon (1649).

Jules Pedrajas (2310); Roel Obaob (2323); Ben Pacheco (1937); Jun Gella (2298); Vlad Tuazon (2396); Rodel Bagohin (2328); Kurt Mendoza (2219); Francis Villaflor (2347); Fernand Manalo (2317); Pros Surell (2213); Al Langkuno (2020); Mhen Nantin (1964); Norman Lising (2283); and Orville Ciron (2279)

Ladies - Jo-anne Bonifacio (1588); Tess Agu (1668); Marissa Malabag (1545); Kristianemae Orteza (1429); Kelly Brodeth (1524); Gie Garcia (1269); Amor Milana (1504); Nancy Puso (1439); Popee Bagamasbad (1689); Ching Amante (1632); Marian delos Santos (1672); Jane Adiao (1525), Virgie Keh (1845); Ellen Ramos (1783); Lydia Malvar (1646); Louie Cordero (1641)’ Abbie Gan (2026); Aida Rodis (1663); Malou Palacio (1562); Nelia Santos, (1717); Susan San Diego (1682); Perla Pacheco (1768); Me-anne Cabacungan (1895)’ Bernadette Ipapo (1840); Vilma Fabros (1593); Meriam Garcia and Jenie Manabat (1602)