Bata Reyes finishes 3rd, but still earns raves from young rivals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:42:34 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON His glory days are already way behind him and Father Time has certainly caught up but Efren ‘Bata” Reyes’ old and wrinkled hands continued to weave magic even abroad.Already 68, the living legend in billiards, long considered as the greatest pool player ever, regaled the crowd and awed his younger rivals by […]

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‘3 kings’ back steeled ex-PBL commissioner as GAB chair

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2022 04:21:58 +0000

Calls are growing louder for the appointment of veteran broadcaster Chino Trinidad as chairman of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB), a government agency badly in need of a leader who is as hard as nails. Not only the boxing community is backing him up knowing full well his genuine love for Philippine sports, especially […]

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Reyes: I’ll be extra careful next time

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:23:36 +0000

Tempo Sports In baseball terminology, billiards legend Efren “Bata” Reyes has already been “struck twice,” so before a more powerful lighting strikes again, the amiable star has vowed to be extra careful the next time around. No more easy invites in the future. In an interview on GMA News’ Unang Balita Thursday, Reyes said he […]

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Duterte doubles cash rewards for PH athletes

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:04:34 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Christmas came too early for the victorious Filipino athletes. That’s because President Duterte doubled the incentives of all medalists in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games as an expression of recognition and gratitude for their efforts. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Butch Ramirez disclosed this Wednesday, less than 24 hours after athletes, coaches […]

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Despite defeat, ‘Bata’Reyes remains an ‘idol’ in Hanoi

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 23:26:35 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Efren “Bata” Reyes’ campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games came to an end Thursday after suffering a quarterfinal loss in the men’s 3-carom event. The 67-pool legend was beaten by Vietnam’s Quyet Chien Tran, 40-10, at the Ha Dong Gymnasium in Hanoi. Reyes trailed 12-0 at the start as the hometown […]

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‘Bata’ Reyes gets ‘rock star’ treatment in Hanoi SEA Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:03:05 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO It seems that Vietnamese fans are fully aware of Efren “Bata” Reyes’ legendary status as evident at how they warmly received him during the men’s 1-carom event of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Videos that circulated online showed Reyes being mobbed by fans following his quarterfinal win over Thailand’s […]

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‘Bata’ Reyes defies Father Time, sure of bronze medal in SEAG

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 09:47:52 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Efren “Bata” Reyes overcame a big deficit to edge out Thailand’s Suriya Suwanasingh, 65-58, and reach the men’s 1-carom semifinals of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reyes, who got a big applause from the Vietnamese crowd, prevailed over his Thai opponent despite having to climb back from a 39-24 […]

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Main bulk of Team PH set to leave for Hanoi SEA Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 09:08:50 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Filipino athletes from billiards, athletics and jiujitsu are leaving for Hanoi, Vietnam Wednesday in time for the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Thursday. Former world champions Efren “Bata” Reyes and Rubilen Amit, reigning US 8-ball Open titlist Carlo Biado and perennial SEA Games gold-medal contender Chezka Centeno are checking […]

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Vintage Bata Reyes, Biado lead PH billiards, snooker team to SEA Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:58:11 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Billiards icon Efren “Bata” Reyes and reigning US Open Pool champion Carlo Biado headline the Philippine billiards and snooker team competing in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May. The Billiards Sports Confederation of the Philippines (BSCP) announced this on social media over the weekend where they will send eight […]

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Ex-cop wanted for killing aunt of Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes arrested in Olongapo

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 07:31:27 +0000

A former police officer was arrested in Olongapo City for alleged involvement in the murder of an aunt of Efren Bata Reyes.

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