Cebu Chess Hub to revive standard games in local scene with cash-rich tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chess Hub will organize a cash-rich woodpushing tournament on February 23-25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The tournament aptly dubbed the “Cebu Chess Hub: Open Chess Tournament” will have a total of P88,000 prize money for the winning woodpushers. READ: UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City.....»»
Caparino rules inaugural Cebu Chess Hub’s open chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Junior woodpusher Diego Abraham Caparino emerged as the champion in the inaugural Cebu Chess Hub Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, February 25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The 16-year-old Caparino, a varsity player of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, finished his campaign with 6.0 points. Caparino, who started as the 29th.....»»
Maranao chess wizard NM Buto winasak ang field, nakakuha ng perpektong 6/6
MANILA—Nanguna ang Maranao chess wizard National Master Al-Basher “Basty” Buto sa kauna-unahang Noypi FIDE-Rated Standard Chess Tournament, na ginanap sa Robinsons Metro East sa Pasig City noong Enero 20–21, 2024, na may perpektong 6 puntos. Ang standout player ng University of Santo Tomas chess team, residente ng Cainta, Rizal na tubong Marawi City, ay umiskor ….....»»
UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»
Cash-rich Mayor Cabaron intertown twin sports tilts set in May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal town mayor Inocentes Cabaron will once again treat sports fans in southwest Cebu with a cash-rich inter-town men’s basketball and men’s & women’s volleyball tournament for their fiesta celebration in May. The town has been active in sports, hosting a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. pre-season basketball tilt featuring Cebu’s.....»»
One Central Eagles Regional chess tilt set
CEBU CITY, Philippines — On a very rare occasion, three institutions in Cebu have joined hands to organize one of the biggest chess tournaments happening this year. Dubbed the “One Central Eagles Region Annual Chess Tournament” this will happen on March 2 at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. The tournament is organized by the Fraternal Order.....»»
Cepca’s monthly chess tilt unfolds on March 31
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of top-notch woodpushing action will unfold on Sunday, March 31, as the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) opens its monthly chess tournament. Over 50 of its finest woodpushers will battle on the boards to earn the monthly title that will be their ticket to the grand finals.....»»
Omega Sports Promotions aims to revive Cebu’s glory days in boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s very own Omega Boxing Gym eyes to bring back Cebu’s former glory in boxing. Once hailed as the ‘Boxing Mecca of the Philippines,’ Cebu was a prime venue for world title bouts and top-notch fight cards. However, the Covid-19 pandemic happened. Today, Cebu’s once vibrant boxing scene is slowly getting back.....»»
Canino claims women’s chess crown
Ruelle Canino, the 16-year-old chess wonder, shook the current order and slew some of the country’s giants of the game in conquering the National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan over the weekend......»»
Philippine Army Cpl. Raquel C. Suan kampeon sa Cabanatuan chess tourney
CABANATUAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA—Si Philippine Army Corporal (Cpl.) Raquel C. Suan ang naging unang kampeon sa Cabanatuan Rapid chess tournament na nagtapos dito kamakailan sa SM City Cabanatuan. Ang 32 taong gulang na si Suan, nakatalaga sa unit sa 14IMB IMCOM PA sa Camp General Mateo M. Capinpin sa Tanay, Rizal ay na nagtapos kasama ….....»»
Cablao is Cepca’s monthly champion for February
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Veteran woodpusher Edwin Cablao emerged as the February monthly champion of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) monthly chess tournament held last Sunday at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Cablao finished the five-round competition with a perfect 5.0 points, securing the monthly championship title and the champion’s purse of P3,000. He started.....»»
The Wellness Hub at Maayo, your one-stop shop for healthcare in Cebu IT Park
The Wellness Hub at Maayo officially opens to the public, affirming its mission to provide the people in Cebu with quality and convenient healthcare during a ribbon cutting ceremony on February, 28, 2024, at the ground floor of the i2 Building, IT Park, Cebu City. Maayo Health Group executives led the ceremony, including Medical Director.....»»
How is the Cebu motorsports scene?
CEBU CITY, Philippines—How is Cebu motorsports these days? Apparently, it isn’t as quiet as it seems, according to Cebuano motorsports legend Lord Seno. In an episode of CDN SportsTalk, Seno, a noted race car champion, said the racing community is active. While the motorsports scene in Cebu may seem quiet with no races being held here,.....»»
Moalboal inter-town hoopla unfolds on March 9
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Municipality of Moalboal will once again roll out the red carpet for sports as the cash-rich 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town tournament unfolds on March 9 at the town’s sports complex. A dozen teams will compete for a whopping P500,000 worth of cash prizes in this annual cage fest. For.....»»
Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018
Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018.....»»
Mac Tallo: A dominant force in the local basketball scene
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Undoubtedly, Mac Jayven Tallo, popularly known as “Spida Mac” Tallo, is one of the finest guards in the local basketball scene. In addition to being an elite point guard, Tallo has had an undoubtedly tumultuous basketball career. Most recently, the 30-year-old Cebuano point guard has been in the news for the controversy he.....»»
Philippines hailed as gold standard in migration management
The Philippines was recognized during a migration summit for setting “the gold standard” in migration management and being a “migration champion......»»
Araneta’s win crucial to Cebu’s boxing scene
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Sports Promotions’ top honcho, Pio Paulo Castillo, sees Christian ‘The Bomb’ Araneta’s world title eliminator win as crucial to the future of Cebu’s boxing scene. During an interview during Aranet’s final sparring session at the Omega Boxing Gym in Mandaue City, Castillo said that Araneta’s victory could potentially pave the way.....»»
Quizon wins 4 straight to seize lead in Vietnam chess tilt
International Master Daniel Quizon racked up four straight wins to zoom to the lead after six rounds of the first of two groups of the second and last leg of the Hanoi Grandmaster Chess Tournament......»»
National women s chess tilt: Frayna stops Canino to stay in title contention
Janelle Mae Frayna restored some order in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship after she stopped wonder girl Ruelle Canino in the ninth round Friday to remain in the title race in Malolos, Bulacan......»»
Canino back on top
Prodigious Ruelle Canino, regarded as the future of Philippine women’s chess, sustained her fine form in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan.....»»