Team Philippines aims for improvement at Queen Sirikit Cup starting Tuesday

Team Philippines aims to improve its performance in this year's Queen Sirikit Cup, starting on Tuesday, May 13, at Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki, Japan.

After finishing second-to-last last year, the team is relying on a mix of experienced players like Grace Quintanilla and Reese Ng, along with rising star Lisa Sarines, who is just 13 years old and backed by ICTSI.

Sarines, known for her consistent performances in local junior tournaments, will bring youthful energy to the team's campaign.

In the opening round, Sarines and Ng face off against Singapore's Jaymie Ng and Sydnie Ng, while Quintanilla competes against Malaysia's Adrianna Sim, Hee Jie Pang, and Xin Tao Wang.

Host nation Japan is a strong favorite due to its familiarity with the course, but perennial powerhouse South Korea remains a formidable opponent led by Soomin Oh, who won last year's title in New Zealand.