Toledo City woodpushers climb back to 4th in PCAP online chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Toledo City Trojans recaptured fourth place in the south division rankings after winning all their matches of the ongoing elimination round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference online tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The Trojans lost the fourth spot momentarily to the Zamboanga Sultans after […] The post Toledo City woodpushers climb back to 4th in PCAP online chess tourney appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Toledo City woodpushers climb back to 4th in PCAP online chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Toledo City Trojans recaptured fourth place in the south division rankings after winning all their matches of the ongoing elimination round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference online tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The Trojans lost the fourth spot momentarily to the Zamboanga Sultans after […] The post Toledo City woodpushers climb back to 4th in PCAP online chess tourney appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Ticket sold in Lanao Sur wins P35-M Lotto jackpot
A lone bettor from Mindanao became an instant millionaire after hitting the P35 million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Monday night. In an advisory Tuesday, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Melquiades Robles said the bettor’s winning number combination are 26, 40, 6,12, 44 and 14 to take home the P35,502,637 cash prize. The ticket was purchased in a Lotto outlet in Magsaysay Street, Barangay Easter, Wao, Lanao del Sur. Winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169, the law on PCSO lotteries. All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Winners must write their names and signature on the back of the winning tickets and present two government-issued identification cards or documents. Lotto winnings of more than P10,000 are subject to 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law. Meanwhile, 37 others won P32,000 each for guessing five out of the six drawn digits; 1,379 will get P1,000 each for four correct digits; and 25,18 will get P30 each for matching three correct digits. The 6/45 Mega Lotto is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Meanwhile, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot is estimated to climb to P338 million while at least P15.8 million are at stake in SuperLotto 6/49, and P48 million for Lotto 6/42 on Tuesday’s draw. For only P20 per ticket, anyone can have the chance to become an instant millionaire as the PCSO urges the public to patronize their games as a large chunk of revenues goes to charity programs. The post Ticket sold in Lanao Sur wins P35-M Lotto jackpot appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Toledo Trojans bounce back bigtime in PCAP online chess
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans bounced back from their back-to-back losses with two huge wins against northern division teams Wednesday in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Season First Conference. The Trojans defeated the Mandaluyong Tigers, 12-9, in their first match, then crushed Quezon City Simba’s Tribe, 13-8, in […] The post Toledo Trojans bounce back bigtime in PCAP online chess appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cesafi men’s basketball: Panthers climb back from 15 down to beat Jaguars
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F) Panthers scored a 63-59 come-from-behind victory over the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars in a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) men’s basketball game Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at the Cebu Coliseum. The Panthers grabbed their third straight win and improved to a 4-1 (win-loss), […] The post Cesafi men’s basketball: Panthers climb back from 15 down to beat Jaguars appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cordova Dagami Warriors take back top spot in Wesley So Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cordova Dutchess Dagami Warriors regained the top spot in the south division standings of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup Conference by scoring big wins in last Wednesday night’s (June 23, 2021) action. The Dutchess Dagami Warriors dislodged erstwhile leader, the Camarines Soaring Eagles by […] The post Cordova Dagami Warriors take back top spot in Wesley So Cup appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
“First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” opens this Saturday at Parklane
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To signify that the over-the-board chess tournament is back in Cebu, the RiChessMasters will be holding a socially distanced wood pushing tilt dubbed “First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Tupaz Hall of Cebu Parklane International Hotel. For the past year, Cebuano woodpushers are left […] The post “First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” opens this Saturday at Parklane appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Laguna Heroes bounce back, trounce Iriga City Oragons
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Laguna Heroes recovered from a setback to the Iloilo Kisela Knights by blasting the Iriga City Oragons, 17.5-3.5, in the All Filipino Conference Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online tournament via lichess.com Wednesday. Grandmaster Banjo Barcenilla bested National Master Glennen Artuz to power the Heroes to a 12-3 win-loss record in […].....»»
PSC OIC Fernandez, national boxers undergo COVID-19 swab tests
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner and newly appointed Officer-In-Charge Ramon Fernandez led the coronavirus (COVID-19) swab testing on Thursday at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City. Fernandez was accompanied by his wife Karla Kintanar-Fernandez and is expected to complete the 14-day quarantine while doing his OIC functions until July 17. “We will comply with the standard procedures to ensure that we are helping in curbing the spread of the virus,” shared Fernandez. Aside from Fernandez, national boxers from Baguio City, including 2021 Tokyo Olympics qualifier Irish Magno and 2019 AIBA Women’s World Champion Nesthy Petecio with 10 more boxers - six males and four females - and one coach, also went through swab testing. Athletes residing in Philsports from boxing and fencing, and para-athletes from athletics, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, table tennis, and chess also underwent swab tests. The boxers who are coming off a training camp in Baguio City are on a 14-day quarantine and are under observation until their test results are out. They will be provided with food, shelter, and necessary assistance from the PSC staff. “Hindi muna sila pinalalabas ng assigned rooms nila. Until lumabas swab test results nila, hinahatiran sila food,” shared Philsports Dormitory manager Roselle Destura. “Kung may ipapabili, ipapa-withdraw, at ipapadala sa pamilya, pinapaiwan namin sila ng note sa harap ng room nila and then kami na gagawa for them,” she added. The PSC will also assist the athletes in securing their travel passes going back to their hometowns once their results turn out clear and flights become available......»»
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......»»
Taal Volcano back to spewing high-volume of toxic gas
LUCENA CITY, Philippines – After spewing lower volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the past five days, Taal Volcano in Batangas province again emitted a high level of toxic gas on Saturday, March 23. A total of 14,287 metric tons (MT) of SO2 from Taal’s main crater was measured over the past 24 hours and.....»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
Who’ll be All-Star Game MVP?
Scottie Thompson, nursing a bad back, won’t be able to play for coach Tim Cone’s Team Japeth against coach Jorge Gallent’s Team Mark in the highlight of the PBA All-Star extravaganza at the University of St. La Salle gym in Bacolod City tonight......»»
Can any team topple the Pasig Pirates in PCAP?
It’s a new fourth season for the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines......»»
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.....»»
Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott
DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»
Rama to meet with council, LFC over RPT revision
CEBU CITY, Philippines –City Mayor Michael Rama is planning to meet with legislators and the Local Finance Committee (LFC) to discuss the general revision of the real property tax (RPT) code after he returns from his business trip to Taiwan. “I wish they will find time that once I come back, we will have a.....»»
First-in-Davao developments by property pioneer, Alsons Dev
FOR over 60 years, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), one of Davao’s longest-standing real estate developers, has grown alongside the city, actively shaping its economic and physical transformation. As the city celebrates the 87th Araw ng Dabaw, we look back on Alsons Dev’s iconic commercial and residential developments that have left an indelible mark on Davao City’s landscape......»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
This is your sign to book that Nail Appointment at SM Seaside!
Contrary to popular belief, beauty is not only skin-deep. There is a powerful sense of worth one can derive from beautifying oneself, and in the spirit of National Women’s Month, women can take back their power and indulge in an entire day of self-care and pampering with the girlies at SM Seaside City Cebu. After.....»»
Rama stops CPA port project due to permit issues
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered City Hall officials to stop the construction of a port at the back of the National Museum after the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) failed to secure a building permit. The mayor even slammed the CPA for the lack of “decency” and “courtesy” due to the.....»»