Tarlac City Online

This is another site to surf! A site about the city of Tarlac and the wonderful people that lives here. A site that intends to connect and to bridge the distance of separation.

Information, Interaction, and Relaxation are the words we want to bring you.

Information. We'll bring you everything that is all about Tarlac City. News and current events will be at your disposal. We will be sharing you a glimpse of what are the movies showing in your favorite theatre. And of course a lot more....

Interaction. A messageboard is available to communicate with our fellow Tarlaquenos. This board will be the expression of unending affection to our old friends. You can greet your loved ones through this board. A photogallery is available also, you can upload your pictures and place some descriptions while others can rate and give comments.

Relaxation. There is no better way to release yourself from daily stress than viewing your town in the cyberspace.

We hope you will enjoy this website.
 

Born on Dec. 29, 1963 in Tarlac City, Django started playing billiards at an early age, standing atop wooden beer cases when he was 10 in billiards halls near his sister�s restaurant in Tarlac City. When he was 12, he won his first tournament. At 13 -- much to his father�s frustration -- he stopped schooling to become a professional billiards player. The father later forgave the son for quitting school in favor of a career playing pool for money.

From Tarlac, Django tried his luck in Manila, where he had the good fortune to grow up with helpful friends, a patient teacher in Reyes and avid supporters led by Puyat Sports. In 1987, Django, then only 24 years old, won his first major professional tournament -- the Philippine Open. Thereafter, he embarked on an international campaign together with a powerhouse batch of Filipino cue artists.

Although this pool warrior roams on the green pastures in Germany, he is undoubtedly Filipino when he mercilessly operates in the pool table. And when he sits down with Reyes and Luat, he goes even closer to his home Pampanga as they seem to lock the bond among themselves in the very unique Kapampangan dialect that they speak in. Django feels that he is a Champion, but he knows that he is not an Efren. Nevertheless, come tournament time, the heart of this World Champion will not be intimidated by anybody, including his Compadreng Efren.

Outside the pool hall, Django maintains an aura of his stature - silent and dignified, but not arrogant at all. He goes around in nice collared t-shirts neatly tucked in blue jeans over shiny leather shoes. A closer view will let you see Django breaking into laughter that is visibly happier than its audio volume. His innate self-confidence is what had brought him to far Germany as a teaching pro in 1989. After constantly wrestling with Antonio Lining, the late "Bicol Bata", Victor Arpilleda, brothers Totoy and Pepito Dacer, Snookie Villanueva, Florencio Ba�ar, and Romy "Salamin" Del Rosario, and Edgar Acaba one of the most contested turfs in Metro Manila - Farmer's Cubao, Django decided to start his quest to conquer the world with his patented break and cunning precision.

After two years in Europe, Django captured his first, and to him, one of his most memorable tournaments, the Munich Masters against Mike Lebron. Since then, he has enjoyed life to the fullest doing what he enjoys most - playing pool. This Christmas break brought him back to Manila for a vacation and he just cannot keep away from the pool hall. Occasionally, he goes to see a movie. Django goes out brisk walking twice a week for physical fitness. His practice is playing money games in between tournaments. For him, what is important is to get enough sleep before a tournament.

Even if Django is very close to Efren exposing him to the secrets of Efren,he has maintained his own style. As he starts his game with an awesome break, his presence is initially intimidating. But like his flawless game, Django blends fame and personality to an admirable consistency. Just do not be fooled by his humble ways because he will cut you down mercilessly in the pool table.