2020 National Youth Online chess tiff slated Sept. 29-Oct. 10
A guaranteed cash pot worth Php77,000 will be up for grabs in the tournament divided into several age-group categories — boys open and girls divisions for 7-Under, 9-under, 11-under, 13-under, 15-under and 17-under — plus the masters event for older players including titled ones......»»
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......»»
Training on COA compliance for government institutions
To guide government institutions on their compliance with the Commission on Audit Circular 2020-006, the Center for Global Best Practices will be launching a two-session online training titled “COA Guidelines and Procedures for One-Time Cleansing of Property, Plant and Equipment Account Balances” on April 18 and 19, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»
Canino is Olympiad bound
It was sealed by an 83-move draw with Woman FIDE Master Cherry Ann Mejia of a Sicilian in the 10th and penultimate round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship at the Malolos City Hall in Bulacan......»»
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.....»»
Go lauds Capiztahan Swimfest, sends out aid to indigents
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, congratulated the provincial government of Capiz, led by Governor Fredenil Castro, for successfully holding its Capiztahan Swimfest from 14 to 16 April at the Villareal Stadium in Roxas City. “Nais ko po sanang batiin lahat ng mga manlalaro na nagmula sa iba't ibang panig ng rehiyon upang makilahok sa kompetisyon na ito. Ang inyong dedikasyon at pagsisikap ang nagdala sa inyo dito, at tiyak na ibibigay ninyo ang inyong buong puso sa inyong laban,” expressed Go through a message delivered by his representative present during the event. Go was scheduled to personally join the event that day but due to technical issues with the aircraft, his visit was rescheduled to Monday in Capiz where he visited the Malasakit Center in Roxas City. He also joined the groundbreaking of two Super Health Centers and provided assistance to indigents in Panit-an and Panay towns. “As we all know, sports play an essential role in our lives. They not only keep us physically fit but also help us develop important values like discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. They also teach us to face challenges and overcome them with determination, which is a valuable lesson that we can apply in all aspects of our lives,” he continued. The Swimfest is just one out of the 14 sporting events featured in Capiztahan 2023 as there will also be jujitsu, windsurfing, taekwondo, arnis, lawn tennis, invitational motocross, chess, boxing, mixed martial arts, table tennis, bodybuilding, skimboard, and criterium race. The sports festival aims to promote physical fitness, healthy competition, and camaraderie among the residents of Capiz, particularly the youth. It also provides a platform for local athletes to showcase their skills and talents in various sports and to represent their respective towns and cities in friendly competitions. “Sa lahat ng mga magulang at guardians na naririto ngayon, nais kong pasalamatan kayo sa inyong pagsuporta sa mga pangarap ng inyong mga anak na mahilig sa sports,” cited Go. “Ang inyong pagmamahal at suporta ang nagtulak sa kanila upang magpatuloy sa kanilang mga pangarap, at hindi nila makakamit ito ngayon kung hindi sa inyong walang-sawang suporta,” he added. Go’s team also raffled off a pair of shoes and a bike for the participants of the swimfest. Board Member Thea Faith Reyes was present during the event and expressed gratitude to Go for his continuing support of the province. Meanwhile, Go’s team led a relief operation for 1,000 indigents at the Civic Center. They gave away grocery packs, vitamins, snacks, masks, and shirts to the residents. They also provided bicycles, cellular phones, shoes, umbrellas, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development were also in attendance and extended financial assistance. “I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the organizers of this event, including the local government, for their hard work in putting together this wonderful competition. It takes a lot of effort and dedication to organize such an event, and I commend you for your tireless efforts,” Go highlighted. “Let us all enjoy this day of healthy competition and camaraderie. To all the swimmers, I wish you the best of luck, and may the best person win. Patuloy nating itaguyod ang sports upang maitaguyod ang ating pagkakaisa at magandang kinabukasan para sa ating bansa,” he concluded. On the same day, Go sent his outreach teams to Panay and Panitan towns to likewise assist struggling residents. Go, as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, was instrumental in pushing an additional budget for the Philippine Sports Commission in order to support the preparation, training, and participation of Filipino athletes in upcoming sports competitions and to implement effective programs to hone the skills of more young and aspiring athletes. Particularly, the increase in the PSC's 2023 budget reflected in the General Appropriations Act is intended to support Filipino athletes in the 2023 Asian Games, 2023 Southeast Asian Games, and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. It can also be recalled that Go has successfully authored and co-sponsored a bill in the Senate which became Republic Act No. 11470 in 2020. The Act mandated the establishment of the National Academy of Sports System and Main Campus in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. The NAS is a government-run academy aimed at developing the country’s future athletes by offering quality secondary education with a special curriculum on sports for gifted young Filipinos who want to enhance their physical and mental capabilities in sports. “Simula sa grassroots level, d’yan talaga nag-uumpisa ang mga atleta natin. Kaya rin po naisabatas na ang National Academy for Sports, isa pong eskwelahan kung saan po nakakapag-aral at the same time nakakapag-training ang mga kabataan. Pag-aaral at the same time training, training at the same time pag-aaral. Walang naisasakripisyo,” said Go. The lawmaker also introduced Senate Bill No. 423 or the proposed Philippine National Games Act of 2022. The proposed measure aims to institutionalize “a truly comprehensive national grassroots sports program, which will harness the vast potential of the citizenry in discovering and developing champion athletes who could excel in international sports competition, thus giving the country pride and international goodwill and addressing the long-standing problems of Philippine sports in general.” Furthermore, the bill seeks to ensure a more inclusive system of promoting promising Filipino athletes who possess potential in various fields of sports to be given an equal opportunity of becoming future contenders in international sporting competitions and cement the country’s status as a "Sports Powerhouse in Asia." The post Go lauds Capiztahan Swimfest, sends out aid to indigents appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Belano bags 5th Cepca weekly chess crown, Ty also repeats
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kristina Belano bagged her fifth weekly tournament title this year after dominating the Group B Arena category of last Sunday’s Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) weekly online chess competition. Belano, the 12-year old Cebuana chess prodigy who topped the 2020 National Age Group Chess Tournament, dominated the arena-system competition […] The post Belano bags 5th Cepca weekly chess crown, Ty also repeats appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Wesley inspirasyonng Philippine chess
Hindi man naging maganda ang resulta ng Philippine Chess team sa Online Chess Olympiad 2020 noong Agosto ay ipinakita nila ang kanilang kagitingan laban sa mga tigasing woodpusher sa buong mundo. The post Wesley inspirasyonng Philippine chess first appeared on Abante......»»
WCM Magpily eyes another title in Balinas-Pichay Cup
Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Franiel Angela Magpily will be seeking another online chess title at the Grandmaster (GM) and Attorney (Atty) Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. and Mayor Maria Carla Lopez Pichay Free Registration Online Chess Year Ender Tournament (kiddies division, 13 years old and below) set on December 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the lichess.org......»»
Paragua, Barcenilla banner tough field in Balinas online chess tourney
Some of the best chess players in the Philippines, led by Grandmasters Mark Paragua and Rogelio “Banjo” Barenilla Jr. and the country’s first WGM Janelle Mae Frayna have confirmed their participation in the Grandmaster (GM) and Attorney (Atty) Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Free Registration Online Chess Tournament (Open division) on December 27, 2020, Sunday, 11 a.m. at the lichess.org......»»
Nakamura, Carlsen on course
Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen, the top two seeds, have advanced to the semifinals of the 2020 Online Speed Chess Championship and stayed on a collision course for the finals......»»
Ochoa rules Dan Fernando online chess tournament
Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa ruled the Governor Daniel R. Fernando Online Swiss Chess Tournament (Individual event) Saturday, afternoon, November 28, 2020 at the lichess.org......»»
Philippine pro chess body bares plans for maiden tourney
Philippine pro chess body bares plans for maiden tourney Rick Olivares (Philstar.com) – November 23, 2020 – 1:04pm MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) is launching the first professional chess tournament in the world on January 15, 2021. PCAP was granted a professional license this past July 28, 2020 by […].....»»
So advances in speed chess
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Grandmaster Wesley So overcame a faulty start and demolished Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland, 16-10, to advance to the semifinals of 2020 Speed Chess Championships over the weekend. So, a two-time United States champion, encountered some trouble at the start as he trailed 4-2 behind Duda. But the Cavite-born native calmed down and […].....»»
OJ Reyes faces CJ Cabatian at Blitz Chess
Oshrie Jhames “OJ” Reyes says he is ready for war when he goes up against Clark Jemuel “CJ” Cabatian in the Bayanihan Chess Club Chess Blitz Online Face Off Series 5 p.m. today, Friday, November 20, 2020, at lichess.org......»»
Lichess.org hosts 7th CAPEX International Online Chess Open
The Philippine Executive Chess Association, in coordination with the Upper Bicutan Chess Club Inc., is staging the 7th CAPEX Cargo Padala Express International Online Chess Open Chess Championship on December 19, 2020 at lichess.org......»»
Wesley So regains US chess crown, clinches P2 million prize
By Kristel Satumbaga Grandmaster Wesley So, who is now representing the United States, pocketed the top prize of $40,000 (roughly P2 million) after regaining the 2020 United States Chess Championship crown held online on Friday (Thursday in the US). Opting to play safe, So, the country’s former […].....»»
IIEE Southern Laguna rules N1 IIEE Chess
The team battle is over, but the war is not yet won. After the 7-round Swiss tournament ended last October 23, 2020 two teams emerged on top with 11 match points each. .....»»
Wesley So whips ex-champ, stays on top in US chess tilt
By Kristel Satumbaga Grandmaster Wesley So smashed former champion Sam Shankland and Dariusz Swiercz before drawing with Leinier Dominguez-Perez to remain at the helm after six rounds of the 2020 US Chess Championships on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US). The 27-year-old So, who won the 2017 edition, clobbered 2018 titlist […].....»»
Pinay chessers too classy for Lankans in Asian online tilt
By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippines routed Sri Lanka in two matches to advance to the semifinals in the women’s division of the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup 2020 Friday. Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Masters Jan Jodilyn Fronda and Kylen Joy Mordido delivered in the Filipinas’ […].....»»