The SUN HK : Filipino Bowling Club back in game as it marks 12th anniversary

15 November 2023

Happy faces at FBC's 12th anniversary party

A group that welcomes all Filipinos whatever their jobs, ages or genders – as long as they love bowling – marked its 12^th founding anniversary with another fun-themed party last Sunday, Nov 12 at La Bamba Restaurant in Wanchai.

As in the pre-pandemic years when the Filipino Bowling Club celebrated its anniversary, the Hawaiian-themed party was filled with laughter, dancing and happy chattering among members and their guests.

And as before, the celebration was highlighted by the announcement of winners in FBC’s 2023 Annual League.

PINDUTIN DITO!

Declared as overall winner in the competition was the Lucky Bowls Team made up of FBC president Jenny Gafate and fellow league veterans Manny Lim, Melody Sotero and Mayette Telmo.

First runner-up was the Memorabowl Team anchored by perennial singles champion Emy Clarke, along with Mer Pumicpic, Virgie Pesanon and Jay'R Abainza

Coming in as second runner-up was the Lane Keepers team of Larry Ortega, Catherine dela Cruz and Marlyn Brutus.

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Rounding up the teams was Spicy Girls, made up of Ador Bernardino, Gracia Pierrepont , Merlie Tacderan and Cheryl Abainza

Ador Bernardino is men's singles player

As before, FBC’s star players took the top trophies in the single division. Ador Bernardino was the High Series Scratch winner in the men’s division while Emmie Clarke was again the runaway winner in the women’s division. FBC president Jenny Gafate was first runner-up.

Emy Clarke is perennial women's singles champion

In the High series with Handicap category, Larry Ortega took the men’s title while Gracia Pierrepont was the women’s division winner.

In the Scratch High Game, Mer Pumicpic took the men’s top slot while Marlyn Brutus was the women’s best bet. Catherine dela Cruz was first runner-up.

BASAHIN ANG DETALYE

In the High Game with Handicap, the men’s winner was Manny Lim while for the women’s it was Melody Sotero.

Guest speaker, The SUN editor Daisy CL Mandap congratulated the FBC for remaining strong and focused on its goals despite setbacks, including the recent pandemic.

The SUN's editor Daisy Mandap with FBC's Jenny Gafate

Mandap also lauded them for welcoming into their club Filipinos from all backgrounds and inclinations, so together they can play bowl and have fun.

Mandap also used the occasion to talk about the worsening problem with online scams in Hong Kong, which affect not just locals but also migrant domestic workers. She called on the group to remain alert about potential scams and help spread the word about how the public can avoid falling prey to them.