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(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Byline: Dennis Eroa

BILLIARDS greats Efren ''Bata'' Reyes and Francisco ''Django'' Bustamante will represent the country again in the Vietnam Southeast Asian Games in December.

The two confirmed their participation in a star-studded nine-man billiards and snooker team which will try to win the overall title under the supervision of the Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines.

''Certainly, we have a very good chance of emerging as overall winners, but we should not be complacent. Others are getting better and better,'' said Reyes, who has already won four gold medals in the biennial games, including one from snooker in the 1987 Jakarta and 1999 Brunei SEA Games.

Both Reyes and Bustamante are being supported by Puyat Sports under patron Aristeo ''Putch'' Puyat.

Reyes, however, noted that he needs to play ...

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