The Filipino Bowling Group of Riyadh (FBGR) is now actively ironing the preparation of a bowling tournament in celebration of the 111th Philippine Independence Day. Several Riyadh bowlers have already registered to participate in this annual and memorable tournament. The Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Asir (FITBA) headed by its Chairman Vher Crisostomo has indicated their interest to join this event. FITBA will field in two teams. The prospective major sponsor of the event is the Saudi Telecom Company while the co-sponsors are the Robinson Land Corporation, Skyfreight Forwarders, Western Union Riyadh, Boom-Boom Energy Drink, Orbit Pinoy Plus, NADEC, Talent Management, Century Properties Inc., InterContinental Riyadh Hotel, ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC), Aghadir Trading Est. and Bahr Al-Olum Printing Press. The 18 teams who have confirmed participation are: UNICA – Ronald Bautista (captain), Armin Isles, Benito Santos and Gigi Enriquez; Al-Huzairy – Willie Ortega (captain), Joe Ligon, Jett Cabana and Wilson Bacala; Cabalen Strikers – Ariel Feliciano (captain), Rodel Canda, Glenn Espiritu and Mario Rivera; Talent management – Allan dela Rosa (captain), Efren Abuyo, Victor Edan and Fem Baracoso; Boombastic II – Edwin Nunez (captain), Ric Tugonon, Jun Bantug and Bert Lopez; YMB Team – Atoi Ramos (captain), Jeff Jimenez, Rico Feria and Richard Feria. Oldies But Goodies – Ed Robillos (captain), Resty de Jesus, Mike Benito and Freddie Base; Sports Unlimited – Rocky Manipon (captain), Arnold Marchan, Loel Soriano and Pogie Esteban; Akon Bowlers – Arnold Quindara (captain), Kiko Duran, Omar Valdez and Noel Ordonez; Now na! – Rizal Dellosa (captain), Rollie Cleofe, Larry Mondoy and Noli Ritual; JEM – Edgar Buenaventura (captain), Mel Solas and Jojo Miraflor; Advanced Electronics Co. – Marc Carpio (captain), Allan Doruelo, Larry Saria and Rick Tropicales; Nameless – Benjie Galicia (captain), Danny Gonzales and Willy Jadulos; D'Politicians – Gerard Austria (captain), Leo Mabunga and Chito Llaga; Sailing Cat – Hani Al-Nasleh and Betsy Costumbrado; Fathi Bowlers – Ellen Bernabe (captain), Rina Labo, Prima Abulencia and Edith Hatcha; Asir 1 and Asir II of Vher Crisostomo and Bobby Resueno. Prizes are guaranteed regardless the number of participants. At stake for Masters's champion is Sony Bravia 37” LCD color TV and dinner certificate for 2 persons and an elegant trophy. Games schedule: June 10, 11 and 12. __
