Sean Mark Malayan and Oliver Villafuerte are set to compete in the 2023 Japan Open, an event eagerly awaited by Filipino fans who have been clamoring for more local cue artists to venture onto the international stage and demonstrate their prowess in global competition.

In this upcoming prestigious tournament, both Malayan and Villafuerte, who have made a name for themselves in the local pool scene by participating in various local tournaments and showcasing their skills at the Sharks Arena, will finally have the opportunity to shine on an international platform.

Joining them in representing the Philippines at this event are Antonio Lining Jr., Ramil Gallego, Lauro Bongay, Demosthenes Pulpul, Dennis Orcollo, Valeriano Pajuay Jr., and Roger Arawiran.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 16th to 18th, with the preliminary round on September 16th featuring a double-elimination format.