Lourence Ilagan wins the 5M Manny Pacquiao International Darts Classic- Men's Singles Event

The Winmau World Masters semi-finalist, Lourence "The Gunner" Ilagan, proved once again that he's the MAN in Philippine darts by trouncing Junjun Bayawa (8 to 1) in the recently concluded 5M Manny Pacquaio International Darts Open held in Lagao Gymnasium General Santos City. Ilagan pocketed 700,000 pesos for this win while Bayawa walked home with 320,000 pesos. This is Ilagan's second national title in succession this year after winning the Championship over Ian Perez in the Darterong Pinoy tournament last month.

The 5M Manny Pacquaio International Darts Open and Darterong Pinoy are just two of the big tournaments under National Darts Federation of the Philippines (NDFP).

Manny Pacquiao P5 Million International Darts Classic

Calling all darters around the world, the Manny Pacquiao International Darts Tournament is finally here! A total of around USD 100,000 is at stake for the grandest darts tournament ever held in the country. The event will be held at Lagao Gymnasium in Pacman's hometown, General Santos City, on November 27 to 30, 2009. General Santos City is situated in the southern part of the Philippines in the province of South Cotabato. (How to get to General Santos City).

Book your flights and hotels now to avail of discounts. There can be no cheaper way to go around but to book early. Airlines in the Philippines offer special rates from time to time so better start googling now. As far as security is concerned, I'm sure the Pacman being the government's special envoy of peace and unity made it sure that the security is beefed up as always.

For more info of this big tourney, please visit National Darts Federation of the Philippines' website here.