 In 2016, Pagulayan was crowned champion of the 2016 9-Ball Canadian Pool Championships held in Quebec, Canada after he tumbled John Morra in the championship match, 15–6.Pagulayan would remain undefeated in all of his matches, including a semifinals victory over Alain Martel in the tournament.Pagulayan filed a libel and P 6 million damages action with Pasig Regional Trial Court on July 14, 2008.