Ronato Alcano is the 2006 World Pool Champion following a runaway 17-11 victory over Germany ’s Ralf Souquet at the Philippine International in Manila on Sunday night.(more)

 Asian Pool Asserts Its Might
 Souquet Lone European Left
 Wu on Track to Retain Title
 Luat, Alcano keeps Filipino Hearts Burning

The Kaiser

Ralf Souquet and his steely determination are without equal in the pool world.

Alcano vs Souquet for the WPC Crown

Ronato Alcano of the host Philippines will battle Ralf Souquet of Germany for the much-coveted title of world pool champion and the first-prize money of $100,000. (more)

Luat, Alcano Keep Filipino Hearts Burning

Rodolfo Luat and Ronato Alcano kept Filipino hearts burning and believing that a compatriot would win the world title with victories in the Last 16 yesterday. (more)

Wu on Track to Retain Title

The 17 year-old, who shot to fame winning this tournament in Kaohsiung last year, looked at his devastating best and it will take a player at the top of his game to stop him this year.(more)

Souquet lone European left

In a tournament that started with 31 Europeans competing, Ralf Souquet of Germany now stands alone to carry the colors for Europe in the 2006 Philippines World Pool Championship in Manila.(more)