Once again, bowling enthusiasts will witness an array of top bowlers in action for the coveted titles at the 2008 Pre-Haj Eid All Events Bowling Tournament on Nov. 26-28, being organized by the Filipino Bowling Group of Riyadh (FBGR). The event is sponsored by the Saudi Telecom, Al-Nawakhz Trading-Treasure Island and Al-Karawan Ind. Co. Ltd. Also supporting the tourney are the ABC-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) and the InterCon Riyadh Hotel. Due to the limited days and time of the competition, FBGR have to reduce the number of participants to 18 teams instead of 24. They are: YMB Bigatin (Manie Isles, Allan dela Rosa, Gigi Enriquez, Atoi Ramos), Unica Uno (Ronald Bautista, Armin Isles, Andro Tismo, Jeff Jimenez), Unica Dos (Marvin Arocena, Arnold Jesena, Benito Santos, Fidel Ferrer), Mitsubishi Elevators (Willie Ortega, Jett Cabana, Joe Ligon, Nap Torres), Fathi Bowlers 1 (Ellen Bernabe, Cely Mendoza, Esther Melgar, Vicky Vitug), “A” Team (Efren Abuyo, Rollie Cleofe, Cas Encila, Ruben Rialon), Marrny's Bowlers (Arnold Quindara, Noel Ordonez, Omar Valdez, Danny Nabong), D'Matrix (Jove Marano, Reynald Medina, Chris Sotero, Jun Jabonero), G.I. Joe's (Buddy Balisi, Erwin Nacario, Doy del Moral, Rene Clemente), Irtiad Center (Bert Lopez, Jun Bantug, Benny Mondoy, Jojo Paciano), Santech (Leody Ersando, James Estremera, Edgar Buenaventura, Thong Asuncion), JC Fathi Bowlers 2 (Beybs Serafico, Betsy Costumbrado, Beth Danganan, Cecille Solomon), Ericsson-The Manila Bistro (Emil Rances, Rocky Manipon, Ric Tugonon, Arnold Marchan), ABB-Big Blast (Noli Ritual, Ben Torrefiel, Glenn Espiritu, Mel Solas), El Bowleros (Jeff Nievera, Yusof Fernandez, Robert Nallas, AJ Bonifacio), Suntok sa Buwan (Dennis Mendoza, Froilan Rodriguez, Fe Ricalde, Ric Urrutia Jr.), Bombastik (Edwin Nunez, Fareed Aquino, Sonny Alviso.Fhel Ramos), Fuji Elevators (Gerard Austria, Wilson Bacala, Chito Llagas, Leo Mabunga). Considered to be the top contenders for the coveted master's title are the present and past master's title holders Jun Bantug, Ronald Bautista, Wilson Bacala, Benny Mondoy and Jett Cabana. Game schedule: Nov. 26: Team event, shadow bowl at 7:15 P.M., roll-off at 7:30 P.M. Nov. 27: Opening ceremony (1:30 P.M.) to be followed by doubles and singles events. Nov. 28: Masters event (Top 36). Shadow bowl at 8:45 A.M., roll-off at 9:00 A.M. The tournament will be played via FIQ format and at stake are juicy cash prizes, elegant trophies and attractive gift items plus raffle bonanza. Invited to grace the opening and awarding ceremony are the top officials of STC, Al-Nawakhz Trading and Alkarawan Ind. Co. Ltd. __
