THE Philippines Qualifier for the Ladbrokes World Darts Championship is being held with five events over the next six weeks.
The tournament is giving players from across the Philippines the chance to play in the four Regional Qualifiers, from which eight players from each progress to play in the National Qualifier on November 5 & 6.
The four Regional Qualifiers are:
Mindanao Leg - September 4, El Amor Garden Resort, Lagao, General Santos
NCR Leg - September 24, NU Grille, Ambassador Hotel, Mabini Street, Malate, Manila
Luzon Leg - October 8, Casino Filipino, Angeles Pampanga
Visayas Leg - October 30, Baseline Restaurant & Recreation Centre, J Osmena Avenue, Cebu City
Entry costs P400 to play in each qualifier, with registration on each day from 10am-12pm with play commencing at 1pm.
The National Finals will be held on Saturday November 5 and Sunday November 6 at the Quorum Sports Centre, Lot 1&2A, Good Harvest Complex, C Raymundo Avenue, Barangay Caniogan, Pasig City.
For further information, visit www.dcpdarts.com
Juanito Gionson (pictured) was the Philippines Qualifier for the 2011 World Championship, losing to Gary Mawson in the preliminary round, with Lourence Ilagan having qualified 12 months earlier.