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Carlo Biado and Efren “Bata” Reyes pulled out from this week’s World Cup of Pool at Brentwood Center in Essex, United Kingdom.

Efren “Bata” Reyes’ campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games came to an end Thursday, May 19 after suffering a quarterfinal loss in the men’s 3-carom event.

Rubilen Amit moved one win shy of retaining the gold in the women’s 9-ball singles after a 7-4 win over Vietnam’s Bui Xuan Vang Monday, May 16 in the 31st Southeast Asian Games.

Billiards icon Efren “Bata” Reyes and reigning US Open Pool champion Carlo Biado headline the Philippine billiards and snooker team competing in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam in May.

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Pool legend Efren "Bata" Reyes issued a public apology following his involvement on a viral incident which showed him playing billiards in San Pedro, Laguna amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra bared plans to talk to billiards legend Efren "Bata" Reyes and call for further investigation after the latter was caught playing in San Pedro, Laguna as seen on viral videos making rounds online.

Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra said pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes may face sanctions after he was caught red-handed for an alleged violation of health protocols at a billiards place in San Pedro, Laguna.

Filipino pool legend Efren "Bata" Reyes became the talk of the town anew after being involved in a viral video circulating on social media, this time being caught by the police and barangay officials while playing billiards amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Not only is Efren “Bata” Reyes alive and well, but he’s still good enough to play competitive pool.

Contrary to the fake news circulating about the supposed death of Efren "Bata" Reyes, the Filipino billiards legend is very much alive and kicking.

Efren “Bata” Reyes and his family are considering filing legal charges against persons responsible for spreading “fake news” last Saturday about the death of the Filipino pool legend.

It took three months of hard work and dedication for young artist John Marko David Dadulo to finish one of his masterpieces dedicated to a long-time sports idol.

The true legends.