CEBU, Philippines: Eric Jed Olivarez faces a formidable challenge in pursuit of back-to-back men's singles crown, top-billing the Dagitab Festival National Open, which unwraps Friday, Dec. 15) at the City of Naga courts in Cebu.

Coming off a dominant performance in last week's Rep. Edwin Olivarez Cup final, the top seeded 25-year-old Olivarez is riding high on confidence but anticipates a tougher competition in the Group A, P180,000 tournament sponsored by Mayor Val Chiong with the winner to pocket P60,000 plus trophy.

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