Canlas bagged the boys’ 14-under crown after posting a 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over schoolmate Daniel Luis Macalino.
Olongapo City’s Nico Riego De Dios won the boys’ 18-under and 16-under titles. The 15-year-old Nico, younger brother of La Salle player Donn, rallied past Angeles City’s Christian Cuarto, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (7), to pocket the 18-under and later annexed the 16-under title following 6-2, 6-2, decision over Davao City’s Ralph Barte.
Meanwhile, Ilocos Norte’s Patrick Arevalo beat Lourdes School’s Gerard Michael Ngo, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, to capture the boys’ 12-under title in this event sponsored by Dunlop balls.
La Salle’s Berry Sepulveda won the girls’ 18-under title over Lucena City’s Bien Zoleta, 6-3, 6-3, but Bien Zoleta bounced back in the 16-under finals by winning the title over Legazpi City’s Catherine Flores, 6-2, 6-3.
Bien’s younger sister Bambi outclassed Jessica Agra, 6-0, 6-3, for the girls’ 14-under title while Sarah Jane Lim was crowned 12-under champion after demolishing Jia Elesis, 6-0, 6-0.
Philta’s next tournament will be held on Feb. 22-23 and Feb. 28-May 2 at the Alina Tennis Center and AERA courts in San Pablo City. Players who wish to join may register at the Philta office (tel. 525-6434).