Jinggoy seeks Senate praise for WC champs Chua, Aranas

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 695 seeking to commend and congratulate James Aranas and Johann Chua for securing the country’s historic fourth World Cup of Pool title, the most for any country, in Lugo, Spain early this month.

“Their journey from being underdogs to unexpected champions, toppling highranking players and defending titleholders, and in the process, setting off the country’s resurgence and supremacy in the sport, can inspire the entire nation to overcome current adversities and challenges,” Estrada said.

Aranas and Chua not only ended the decade-long title drought in the annual international single-elimination tournament for doubles teams in nine-ball competition, their record-breaking victory also reaffirmed the country’s standing as the best in the sport.

The Philippines is now the winningest country in the World Cup of Pool, breaking the tie with three-time winner China.