KUWAIT CITY, Sept 25: The Philippine Bowling Association in Kuwait (PBAK) marked its 25th anniversary with the awards night of the 6th Bowling Conference and induction ceremony of the new set of officers for 2010-2011 with Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Shulan O Primavera as the guest of honour.
The programme kicked off with the invocation led by Aqeel Farisy abd Rommel Genciana. Incoming PBAK Vice President Bien Dantes welcomed warmly all the distinguished guests sthat included Vice Consul Rea Oreta, Assistant Labour Attache Ofelia Castro Hudson, other embassy staff PBAK officers and members.
Outgoing PBAK President Sonny Mariano presented the new set of PBAK officers led by Hermie Saliba (President), Bien Dantes (Vice Pres), Liza Catapia (Secretary), Maria Perla Virly (Treasurer), Josie Ilarina (Auditor), Marjorie Mercado (Membership Officer), Ric Bellen (PRO), Rod Dulay (Records Officer),Tournament Directors Eddie Pena, Cris Carungay, Romy Daus, Bong Bermillo, Bong Autida, Egay Cabildo, Rico Galang and Obet Cabrera. They were sworn into office by Ambassador Primavera that was followed by the ceremonial turnover of the bowling pin by Mariano to incoming PBAK President Saliba.

Saliba in his acceptance speech vowed to carry on the 25 years of sports excellence of the organisation and outlined the plans and activities of the group during his term. “We will continue to promote the spirit of friendship and further strengthen camaraderie among our members as well as within the Filipino community,” he stated.
Ambassador Primavera also congratulated the newly inducted officers and lauded its members for keeping group alive and active for 25 years. He recounted the times he spent with the group during his first assignment in Kuwait way back in the late 90s as he expressed happiness to be back in Kuwait again. “It feels so nice to see familiar faces and rekindle old friendship. More power to PBAK,” he enthused.
The programme hosted by Shay Lao was also highlighted by the awarding of individual and team winners in the 2010 PBAK-Cozmo-AL Muzaini Exchange Western Union 6th Conference Tenpin Bowling League.
The awarding ceremony was led by Primavera and Saliba assisted by some PBAK officers and guests. Medals and trophies were distributed to the following winners.

For the team awards, Klasmeyts Kana Al Khadda grabbed the championship cup with its team member Bene Crucero, Bong Bermillo, Emma Gatus, Gary Bonifacio, Janet Abril, Romy Daus, Romy Fermil and Rudy Zablan; 1st runner-up Siete Pares: Egay Cabildo, Faie Reyel, JR Angeles, Nitz Alinea, Ramon Aguilar, Ramon Mesina, Rico Galang, Ritz Vidana and Rommel Genciana; 2nd runner-up Cozmo: Anna Valenzuela, Aris De Guzman, Jackie Guitang, Jun Hosmillo, Noe Mahayag, Romulo Surema, Ronnel Valencia, Roy Pineda, Ruben Cervantes and Wilmer Linga; 3rd runner-up Arsenal: Abdulaziz Khaled, Abdullah Khaled, Ali Seraj, Hanadi Al Mezaiel, Mariam Mabalot, Mohammed Seraj, Nasser Seraj, Samir Abu Durgum, Shuaid Al Kandry and Yousef Tabtabai; 4th runner-up Xpress Rollers: Caloy Garay, Carmen Toliver, Hermie Saliba, Joe Simmons, Rick Bellen, Rico Umali, Tony Zulueta and Vicky Navarro; 5th runner-up World Class: Bill Stiles, David Banks, Gina Ashley, Ibrahim Al Asalwi, Lee Mills, Lynne Mendoza and Ted Ashely; 6th runner-up West End Watch Company Adrian Noronha, Brian Fernandes, Collin Costa, Fatima Sequeira, Josie Ilarina, Loyd Fernandes, Nelson D’ Souza, Rohan Fernandes, Samantha Fernandes and Ulyses Menezes; 7th runner-up Rav 5 Bien Dantes, Ding Abaygar, Fe Ferrer, Jhet Tan, Norman Conde, Randy Rabino, Rico Baluyot, Rommel Vivares and Vangie Dantes;8th runner-up Blanca Mercado, Cris Carungay, Imelda Daguio, Joe Presenta, Lito Mercado, Marjorie Mercado, Peter Magdaherin, Raine Ualat and Rey Ualat; 9th runner-up Klasmeyt NLB: Danilo Serion, Elvie Sotio, Liza Catapia, Mike Garcia, Nelson De Leon, Philip Marimla; Rick Marimla and Ted Yap.

Individual High Average Award: Men Class O - Fadel Al Qassem (196), Men Class A - Ray Love (186), Men Class B - Freddie Santos (179), Ladies Class A - Blanca Mercado (177), Ladies Class B - Agnes Noble (157); Individual High Game: Men Class O - Fadel Al Qassem (278), Men Class A - Ali Al Boloushi (258), Men Class B - Noel Bejar (258), Ladies Class A - Elvie Sotio (235), Ladies Class B - Carol Awadi (234); Singles Event: Men Class O Champion Tony Bustria, Tony Zulueta (1st runner-up), Rudy Zablan/Fadel Al Qassem (2nd runner-up); Men Class A Champion Boy Lorino, Nelson De Leon (1st runner-up), Nasser Seraj (2nd runner-up); Men Class B Champion Bobby Ferrera, Noel Bejar (1st runner-up), Farid Gabriel (2nd runner-up); Ladies Class A Champion Mina Andaya, Hanado Mezaiel (1st runner-up), Marj Mercado (2nd runner-up);Ladies Class B Champion Jackie Guitang, Liza C. Llait (1st runner-up), Emma Gatus (2nd runner-up).

For the Team high awards: Double High Series - Al l Qassem Strikers, Fadel Al Qassem/Saleh Faraj (488); Trio High Series - Xpress Rollers, Joe Simmons, Tony Zulueta, Carmen Toliver (684); Team High Series Award - Klasmeyts NLB 2949; Team High Game - Grim Reapers (1010).