Olivarez Jr netfest unfolds

MANILA, Philippines —  A banner field of 270 young tennis players will troop to Parañaque City as the Mayor Edwin Olivarez National Open Juniors Tennis Championships fires off today across multiple venues.

The Philta-sanctioned event will be staged at the Olivarez Sports Center and nearby Parañaque courts to accommodate the huge turnout. The tournament will run for two weeks and culminate in the Open Championship to determine the country’s top juniors.

Topping the list of contenders in the 18- under division are Jan Cadee Dagoon and Jonathan Higa.

The event is being held in honor of Mayor Edwin Olivarez.