28th Sletba Open Championships starts

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

CAINTA, Rizal — The 28th Sta. Lucia East Tenpin Bowling Association (Sletba) Open Championships rolled off Friday at the Sta. Lucia East Bowling Center here. Members of the national team as well as players from various associations in Metro Manila and the provinces, will play in this annual tournament sanctioned by the Philippine Bowling Federation.

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