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Michael Delizo

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<p>MANILA — The family of slain billiards personality Perry Mariano is reeling from his passing, as his loved ones and the billiards community mourn the loss of a man many considered a pillar of the sport.</p><p>“To many, he was a pillar of Philippine billiards. To me, he was simply Dad,” said Perry’s son Hadley who is also a billiards enthusiast.</p><p>Perry was widely respected for founding Bugsy Promotions and Lucky Break, organizations focused on supporting young Filipino talent by providing sponsorships, salaries, and structured tournaments.</p><p>“He gave his whole life to the game and to the people in it. For generations, he stood behind the players, creating opportunities, opening doors, and helping shape the path of so many Pinoy bilyaristas. The game we know today carries so much of him,” said Hadley.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhadleymarianoo%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0mNrmSKoKHMe2pjM4DtupmL786sFUwcVRiHMgMwBLssjvBaRByd99kKD2BsnYpN3Ul&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="698" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </span>Perry, 75, was among the two people killed in the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/29/caught-in-the-crossfire-family-believes-slain-driver-was-not-intended-target-1326">brazen shooting along Timog Avenue in Quezon City</a> on Tuesday.</div><p>He and his driver were traveling along busy Timog Avenue when two men riding a motorcycle opened fire on their vehicle in broad daylight. The suspects then opened the car door and shot them several more times before fleeing the scene.</p><p>Authorities have yet to identify the suspects, but investigators are looking into business as a possible motive behind the attack.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/29/motorsiklong-ginamit-sa-pananambang-sa-timog-ave-narekober-1113">Riding-in-tandem suspects caught on CCTV before fatal shooting</a></div><p>“This loss cuts so deep, but I know it is shared by the community he cared for and helped build,” Hadley said.</p><div><span style="background-color:transparent">Meanwhile, several billiards athletes paid tribute to Mariano, describing him as a key figure who left a lasting legacy and calling him the “Godfather of Philippine Billiards.”</span></div><p>“Sobrang dami mong player na natulungan. Wala ako dito kung hindi dahil sa’yo,” said professional billiards player Michael Feliciano, a member of the Philippine team.</p><p>“Malaking parte ng karera ko sa paglalaro ng bilyar mula sa ‘yo—from trainings, sa mga money games, at tournament ko dati nung bata pa ako. Ikaw rin ang unang naniwala sa akin na kaya kong manalo sa international tournament,” added Johann Chua, also a Filipino billiards champion.</p><p>Memorial viewing services are scheduled at Aeternitas Chapels and Crematorium in Quezon City from April 30 to May 2, while cremation is set for May 3.</p>

<p>The family of slain billiards personality Perry Mariano is reeling from his passing, as his loved ones and the billiards community mourn the loss of a man many considered a pillar of the sport.</p>

The family of slain billiards personality Perry Mariano is reeling from his passing, as his loved ones and the billiards community mourn the loss of a man many considered a pillar of the sport.

‘This loss cuts so deep’: Son mourns slain billiards icon Perry Mariano

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‘This loss cuts so deep’: Son mourns slain billiards icon Perry Mariano

Michael Delizo,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 30, 2026 03:03 PM PHT

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Updated April 30, 2026 09:25 PM PHT

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