September 16, 2007

Antonio “Gaga” Gabica defeated Ronnie Alcano 15-9 and won his 2nd Philippine 9-Ball Open Championship - the first one being in the tournament’s innaguration back in 2004. He brought home Php 500,00; Alcano pocketed Php 250,000. Gabica defeated Efren Reyes in the semis, while Alcano ousted Francisco Bustamante, which led to their pairing in the finals.

Only two players have been crowned Philippine 9-Ball Open champion in it’s 4-year lifespan. Antonio Gabica won in 2004 and 2007, Francisco “Django” Bustamante on the other hand was the back-to-back champion last year.