Biado, Regalario to face off in all-Filipino World Pool Championship semis

Carlo Biado and Bernie Regalario have set up an all-Filipino semifinal match at the World Pool Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, guaranteeing a Filipino champion.

Biado defeated Ko Ping-chung in the quarterfinals with a score of 11-7, after beating compatriot Jeffrey Ignacio in the round-of-16.

Regalario, a 20-year-old emerging player, caused an upset by beating world No. 3 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, 11-4, following a win against fellow Filipino Patric Gonzales.

The two will meet Saturday night for a spot in the final against either defending champion Fedor Gorst or Kledio Kaci.

Both players have secured at least $50,000, with the winner competing for the grand prize in the final.

Biado aims for his second World Pool Championship title, with this being his third final appearance.

The Philippines has a strong history in the tournament, with Efren "Bata" Reyes, Ronnie Alcano, and Francisco "Django" Bustamante among previous winners.