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Date of Birth: Nov. 24, 1957 Residence: Redwood City Education: BA Marketing and International Business in San Sebastian College in Philippines Ethnicity: Philippino Rating: 2233 Style: Offfensive player with strength of forehand loop Equipment: Butterfly Peter Korbel blade with Sriver FX on Forehand and Bryce FX on Backhand Sponsor: None Clubs Played: Palo Alto TTC |
Table-tennis, being one of the top five most popular sports in the Philippines, got Voltaire's interest at the age of 13. He was introduced to the sport by his father and began receiving coaching at the National Training Center in the Philippines. His ranking escalated in the Philippines to #7 in the men's division. In his early twenties, Voltaire moved to the US to escape the political turmoil in his home country. Since his move here, he has worked as an international trader, logistics administrator, sales rep, and now works as a realtor for Prudential Realty. His best tournament win is against 2003 US World Championship Team Member De Tran and he has won rating events at the Senior Nationals. We can call him the old man of the team as he is one of the eldest players but is still incredibly fit. He suffered a serious motorcycle accident and broke his femur and had to be replaced from his Palo Alto league in the 2005 TMS Semester Smash league. He is back playing but still plays with a noticeable limp. He has become a USATT Certified Regional Coach and has given private lessons at the Silicon Valley Table Tennis Club. He is a regular at the Palo Alto Table Tennis Club and plays for exercise and the love of the game.