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PHL to host 5th Yalin Women’s World 10-Ball C’ships Oct. 28-Nov.4 MANILA, Oct. 2 (PNA)-- The Philippines will host this year’s biggest 5th Yalin women’s World 10-Ball Championships under Dragon Promotions of Charlie Williams on Oct. 28-Nov. 4 at the luxurious Resorts World Manila in Paranaque. "The 10-Ball is the hardest and most skillful game for pool.Winning the Yalin World Championship is definitely in favor of the better professional players," said Allison Fisher, six-time US Open 9-Ball champion. The legendary Fisher is yet to win her first World 10-Ball, said Williams in an email message to friends. The reigning World champion Ga
Young Kim of South Korea will be defending her title against all comers from host Philippines, Russia, Iran, China, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Korea, Belgium, Australia, Taiwan, France, Singapore, Poland, the United States and many more. The final Stage 1 qualifiers takes place at Star Billiards on Oct. 28-29 and the pre-event press conference is on Oct. 30 An elite 48 world class lady pros, the best of the best from 20 countries, will attend the event to decide who is the World champion.This year's edition is again title sponsored by Yalin Tables, one of the premier billiard table
manufacturers of the world. The Women's World Championship is produced by Dragon Promotions and filmed by ABS-CBN Sports airing on BALLS, Studio 23, and a dozen other networks in countries worldwide. With massive media and global networks covering the Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship, it will continue as still the biggest and most watched women's billiard event in the world. ”This the biggest event and tournament that Yalin does each year. We work very hard to prepare the best tables, conditions, and ultimate environment for the professional players to excel
and enjoy their games. That is why the world recognizes the Yalin Women's World 10-Ball Championship with such respect", says Susie Wang, marketing director for Yalin Billiards. "It's amazing how much the Yalin Women's World 10-Ball has grown in the past five years. I personally really look forward to this event every year. The atmosphere is electric and the pressure is incredible on these fine ladies. They fight tooth and nail from the round robin stage and through the single elimination rounds," said US-based Charlie Williams, executive producer of the Women's Worlds and renown pro and coach.(PNA) HBC/LOR
MANILA, Oct. 2 (PNA) -- Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is set to bring entertainment to an entirely new level as it mounts its first interactive concert to date, pooling four of OPM’s most iconic acts that will exemplify the youth and vigor of today’s “broadband” generation. Everyone is invited to witness Raimund Marasigan, Barbie Almalbis, Rico Blanco, and Ely Buendia share the CHEERS FOR THE CHAMP. Nilbie Blancada is greeted with cheers from fellow stage and perform in a free and unique local surfers after her win during the women finals of the Siargao International musical event dubbed the "Smart Bro Surfing Cup in General Luna, Siargao Island on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Live and Loud" concert happening on MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarina October 4 at the TriNoMa Mindanao Parking in Quezon City. Smart’s first attempt at an interactive concert —where concert-goers and the audience at home get to control facets of the event, such as the stage effects and the setlist of the artists—is a testament to the growing influence By Michael Place of high-speed broadband Internet to being struck by falling ma- the multimedia experience of many RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 2 ers. Located in the southern terials, among other serious (PNA/Xinhua) -- A Brazilian labor court has suspended city of Curitiba, Arena da hazards." "It [the report] verifies construction work on the Baixada is scheduled to Arena da Baixada World stage four matches during the existence of numerous Cup stadium, raising fresh the June 12 to July 13 event. violations in various stages The suspension comes of the work," she added. doubts about Brazil's ability CAP/SA, the company to host football's showpiece after a government-commissioned report identified 208 responsible for the venue's tournament next year. Judge Lorena de Mel- infractions in the stadium's refurbishment, has been threatened with a daily fine lo Rezende Colnago an- redevelopment. In handing down her of 225,000 US dollars if it nounced the decision on Tuesday, alleging the venue decision, Colnago said work- fails to obey the ruling. posed a safety risk to work- ers were at "serious risk of (PNA/Xinhua) HBC/SSC
Filipinos. While people used to flock to theaters to watch the latest blockbusters, families today can enjoy such flicks at the comfort of their own homes through movie-streaming services such as Clickplay and Netflix. Music fans, meanwhile, can now rely on portals such as Smart Music and services such as 8tracks to take their tunes with them wherever they go. “High-speed broadband Internet has really changed the way Filipinos view media, starting from its creation all the way down to its various modes of consumption,” said Michelle Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc., it said in a press release. For more information on ticket availability and to vote for your favorite songs to be performed live during the October 4 concert, visit smart.com. ph/LiveandLoud.(PNA)
Brazilian judge haltsCuritiba World Cup stadium revamp
Smart Bro takes entertainment to new heights in 1st interactive concert
Petron Blaze Boosters import Elijah Millsap (L) soars for two points over Rain or Shine Elasto Painter JR Quiñahan, during their PBA Governors' Cup semifinals game, Tuesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. MIllsap scored 41 markers to help his side take a 1-0 series lead, via a 91-83 win. Photo by KC Cruz