Filipino Billiards Icons Lead NLBSPh Coaching Staff
![THE legends and stars of Philippine pool and their support are in attendance for the general assembly—(standing, from left) Francis Irang (team staff), Carlo Biado, Richard (trainer), AJ Manas, Alfredo Ferrer (executive director), Francisco de la Cruz, Basil Hassan Alshajjar, Reyna Maria Legaspi, Carmille Buhat, Rubilen Amit, Michael Angelo Mengorio, Sofhia Yvanca Rosales, Rhaki Roj Constantino, Charles Ladiana, Johann Chua—and with them are (seated, from left) Dr. Paulo Pagteilan Jr., Atty. Wharton Chan, Kevin Wong, G.O.A.T. Efren “Bata” Reyes and POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. [NLBSPh photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/billiards-400x200.png)
Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, and Francisco de la Cruz headline the coaching staff of the newly formed National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines as the federation begins a new chapter for Philippine billiards.
![Biado joins Filipino legends Efren Reyes, Ronnie Alcano, and Django Bustamante as multi-title world champions. [photo credit: 77.billiards Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/524339305_716664311340310_8400488808339970007_n-400x200.jpg)