Lising bowed to Bruneis Abd Rahman HJ. Omar, 16-21, in the last singles game in the elims but the Filipino bet still earned a shot at the gold medal with a superior standing. Lising, who toted a 3-1 (win-loss) record, faces Malaysias Syed Mohamad Syed Akil, who closed out with a 2-2 mark, in the finals set today.
On the distaff side, Maila Witheridge also battled back from a disappointing 6-21 loss to Thailands Songsin Tsao last Dec. 1 to blast Malaysias Siti Zalina Ahmad, 21-10, and Singapores Tan Bee Yian, 21-12, Friday.
She hopes to get back at Tsao when they meet today in the finals of the womens singles.
Also advancing to the finals were Leo Carreon and Chris Dagpin, who square off with Malaysias Fairul Izwan abd Muin and Safuan Said in the mens pairs, while Ellenita Atkins, Sonia Bruce, and Rosita Bradborn dominated Brunei, 16-8, to arrange a finals match with Malaysia in the womens triples.
The Filipinos earlier disposed of Noriryani Azmi Azlina Arshad and Norshashimah Ismail of Malaysia, 16-9, to remain unbeaten in three outings.
The womens pair of Philippine Lawn Bowls Association president Ronalyn Greenlees and Amy Gardoce take on Dy Isah Muntol and Amp HJH Lilimaryani Amp Hj. Salleh of Brunei.
In the petanque event, Mildred Vicente settled for the bronze after losing to Ouk Sreymom of Cambodia in their semifinals match last Dec. 1.