The rivalry between Earl Strickland and Efren “Bata” Reyes remains alive in the big 2026. This time around, “The Pearl” reigned supreme, defeating the Filipino pool legend, 11-6, in their race-to-11 ...

“Bilyarista,” a billiards drama starring Venice Film Festival best actor winner John Arcilla and featuring cameo appearances from legendary pool players Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” ...

BOISE, Idaho — Avid pool players at the Pocket of Boise had the experience of a lifetime as they had the opportunity to watch and play world-renowned professional pool player Efren Reyes. The Pocket ...

EFREN "Bata" Reyes and Francisco "Django" Bustamante showed vintage form as they opened the WNT Legends with victories at Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao on Wednesday. Reyes held off Ralf "The Kaiser" Souquet ...

The Philippines is first and foremost a basketball-crazy country but there's no denying that billiard tables have also long been part of national sporting culture; spaces where Filipinos didn't just ...

Crime, entertainment or professional sport are the more traditional paths followed by those seeking an escape from poverty. Thankfully for the Philippines and the game of pool, Efren Reyes opted for ...