Inside pool halls and billiard lounges around Winnipeg, Filipino players are shooting stick and keeping the game alive.

"The game of billiards is very important to the Filipino community. It’s equivalent to hockey here in Canada," said Marvin Quiambao.

Quiambao, a billiards enthusiast, is on a mission to create a community and cultural connection through the game. In Winnipeg, he started a Facebook group for Filipino players. He now organizes tournaments and events primarily focused on getting Filipino players together at the tables.

"The Filipino billiards community is very important to me," said Elison Brotonel Duque Jr., who participates in events and tournaments for Filipino players in Winnipeg.

"I've been playing pool for 13 years, and whenever I play pool, I feel alive."

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