Six Filipino players — Alexis Ferrer, Raymund Faraon, Oliver Villafuerte, James Aranas, Kyle Amoroto and Johann Chua — have advanced to the Last 16 of the 2026 Formosa Cup International Pool Open in Taipei, keeping the Philippines firmly in the title hunt. Continue reading Six Filipinos Reach Last 16 of 2026 Formosa Cup in Taipei
2025 marked an unprecedented year for Philippine billiards, highlighted by the rise of relatively new names capturing major international titles and making their presence felt on the global stage. Alexis Ferrer made a strong statement in July by winning the Universal x CPBA 99 Open, immediately placing himself among the players to watch. He backed this up with a Top 4 finish at the Indonesia … Continue reading Who Will be the Next Breakout Player in 2026?
Alexis Ferrer delivered the performance of his career, defeating Chang Yu Lung 13–10 to win the 2025 Universal CPBA 99 Open and claim his first-ever WNT title. Ferrer led from the outset, displaying excellent safety play that repeatedly forced Chang into difficult positions and created crucial scoring chances. That said, there’s still room for improvement—particularly in his consistency with open shots. But this breakthrough victory … Continue reading Alexis Ferrer Wins His Maiden WNT Title
