One-hundred six (106) players registered in the open qualifier. Participation was national in scope and included the Philippines’ top players – herein is the breakdown of registration:
• 22 - Northern Luzon with majority coming from Baguio-Benguet area
• 15 - Bicol Region from Daet to Lepaspi
• 18 - Southern Luzon including Quezon, Laguna, Cavite and Batangas
• 11 - Visayas from Iloilo to Cebu
• 12 - Mindanao – Koronadal, Davao, Cotabato, Gensan, Cagayan de Oro
• 28 – Metro Manila Area

The national participation of players is a tribute to the regional support networks led by the participation of the following presidents and their organizations:
• Jong Gonzales – Mindanao Archipelago Darts Federation (MADF)
• Darius Arana – Bicol Darts Federation (BDF)
• Nards Andawi – Baguio Benguet Darts Organization (BBDO)
• Pepe Ponce – Iloilo City Darts Federation (ICDF)
• Bert Colong – Cebu City Hall Employees Darts Association (CHEDA)

The round robin phases started with an appeal from NDFP President Tito Soncuya to professionally compete in the round robin. “To desist from the old practice of giving matches especially in the latter rounds when matches may have no bearing either win or lose to some players. We must assure that the best advances and the only thing we demand is to play your best with no reservations, allegiance and indebtedness to anyone. We must never compromise the integrity of the sport.”

Open Qualifiers:
• Winners Bracket: Jesse Anion, Robert Reyes, Rommel Mijares, Lawrence Ilagan, Roy Laude, Jong Gonzales, Tajjie Tagudar, Hino Digma
• Loser Bracket: Emil Manga, Boy Gionzon, Toto Andrade, Celso Landrito, Ricky Santiago, Anthony Benitez, Alain Commendador, Eddie Barsubia

NDFP Ranked Player:
1. Dodong Nollora 2. Boie Parfan, 3. Jojo Barellano, 4. Ian Perez, 5. Dixie Ibanez, 6. Noel Malicdem, 7. Pabling Cadunong, 8. Richie Ebol, 9. King Gumanid, 10. Orlan Bernardino, 11. Ed Almasco, 12. Bobot Estrellan, 13. Angelo Masa, 14. Bryan Decena, 15. Macho Reyes, 16. Ronan Tom

Wild Card Seeded Players:
The four wild card players came from the regional elimination:
• Mark Quiteng –Baguio Benguet Dart Organization (BBDO)
• Dennis de la Torre – Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol Darts Federation (BDF)
• James Saballa – Iloilo City Darts Federation (ICDF)
• Jecle Rosales –Davao City, Mindanao Archipelago Darts Federation (MADF)

The grouping of players in the different groups is predetermined in the chart of the Philippine Qualifier’s Tournament Guide. The grouping for the open singles qualifiers is set coming from the drawn bracketing chart.

2nd Phase results

The grouping is based on the ranking and placement in the phase one of the qualifier as stated in the Tournament Guide.

3rd Phase - September 23, 10:00 AM

Step-Ladder – See story “Barellano Wins Philippine Qualifier”

• Champion: King Gumanid (Davao City) / Anjo Lardizabal (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)

• 2nd Place: Cris Salinas (Pasay) / Reggie Esperas (Las Pinas)

• 3rd Place: Tajjie Tagudar (Baguio) / Michael Ponce (ACDC, Manila)

• 4th Place: Pabling Cadunong (Cotabato City) / Jinggy Alang (Bicol Darts Fed)

On the third day, exhaustion prevailed. The horrendous traffic in the South Luzon Expressway dampened further participation, provincial darters prepared to go home awaiting only the results of the qualifier. Eighty seven (87) players participated.

• Champion:
Mark Quiteng (BBDO-Baguio) / Bonin Eson (San Pablo, Laguna) /Ging Martirez (Robson)

• 2nd Place:
Hino Digma (Baguio) / Doy Abiad (Paranque) / Glenn Romero (MCDO)

• 3rd Place:
Angelito Badayos (CHEDA) / JR Alcantara (Pasay) / Sam Miranda (Valenzuela)

• 4th Place:
Bryan Decena (Socdarts) / Joel Palalay (Carmona) / Glen Magsino (BDA-Batangas City)