This section profiles the #1 female player in the Philippines.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Rubilen Dacua Amit
Nickname : Rubie or Bingkay
Residence : #10 St. Anthony St. Perpetual Village, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone : 547-0165 / 837-4364
Email : Rubie_bing@yahoo.com
CAREER HISTORY
Champion
· PBAM Millenium Cup Class "A" 1999
· Aristo Invitational Cup 2001
· Rax Challenge Class "B" 1999
· MPTV 9-balls Ladies Championship 2000
· Shooters All Women 9-ball Tournament
· Big Shot 1st Members Tournament 2000
· National Federation of Juniors Philippine Institute of Accountants NCR Council 2000
· UST College of Commerce Billiards Tournament 2001
· UST College of Commerce Billiards Tournament 2000
· Makati Mayor's Cup Class "B" 1996
· BOAM 9-ball Invitational Tournament 2002
· 1st ladies 9-ball Open 1995
· MPBA 15-ball Tournament Class "B" 1996
· MPBA 15-ball 1997
· SEBA 9-ball Madness Tournament Class "C" 1994
· Cue Masters' Club Class "A" 1997
· 2002 Asian 8-ball championships, Singapore
· 1st MSBA Nine ball Challenge, Class "O" 2002
· Singapore-Philippines Women's Cue Challenge Team Event (8-ball) 2002
· Utopia 10 Ball Challenge 2002
1st Runner up
· PBAM Samsung Billiards Classic Class "B" 1995
· PBAM Kwarta o Kasoy Billiard Tournament Class "A" 1999
· Batang Parañaque 1997
· MPBA 9-ball Handicap 1995
· Christmas Billiard Bash Class "A" 1996
2nd Runner up
· PRO Billiards Association Greenlanes 1999
· SEBA/Multi-rock 9-ball Billiard Tournament Class "C" 1995
· 1st Stag Beer Billiard Challenge Class "B" 1994
· 2002 Summer Break Rotation Tournament Class "O"
Interview
When did you start playing pool? and what got you started?
I got interested in the sport when I was still 12 yrs old, during my summer vacation in my hometown, in Cebu, I often accompanied my dad whenever he plays with his friends, and while waiting I tried to play some games to keep myself out of boredom. Eventually, I fell inlove with the sport.
When did you start taking the game seriously? And what did you do to improve your game?
When we transferred to Manila, we went around several billiard halls here looking for associations that I may be able to join which might somehow help me in improving my game. I joined several club tournaments to gain experience, and I also watched matches of some of the billiard greats.
What are your plans for the future?
Well, I'd like to pave the way for other female players here in the Philippines since this is a neglected sector of the pool playing community. Representing the country is what I enjoy the most in playing abroad, and I hope to be a touring professional player.
Who's had the most influence in your game?
My idol Efren "bata" Reyes! I also like Mika Immonen's scientific approach to the game.
