Reigning world 9-ball champion Ronnie Alcano is facing child abuse charges for allegedly maltreating his 14-year-old child, ABS-CBN News reported Monday.
Perry Mariano, Alcano's manager, confirmed that his ward is acquiring the services of a lawyer for the defense.
Mariano said that he knows Alcano's child and that he does not believe the accusations against the billiards champion.
Alcano's manager said that the complainant tried borrowing P100,000 from him three years ago but he declined.
Alcano is currently vying for top honors in the second Philippine 9-ball Billiards Open at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.