The Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) Smash Pilipinas, headed by Anton Cayanan and Philip Joper Escueta, dominated the doubles event of the Smart National Open Badminton Tournament 2016 recently at the Vista Mall in Taguig City.

Cayanan and Escueta, both national players under the tutelage of Indonesian coach Paulus Firman, teamed up impressively in both sets during the final round to beat fellow Ronel Estanislao and Paul Jefferson Vivas, 21-12, 24-22, and capture the men’s doubles open title.

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