FAELDONIA, BANTANG, MANALOTO LEAD BANTON CHESS ENTRIES
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 09 Apr 2025
Banton, Romblon---Gary Faeldonia of Odiongan, Romblon, Nephtali Bantang of Corcuera, Romblon and Roy Manaloto of Cabuyao City, Laguna spearhead the early entries of the 1st Banton Chess Tournament on April 12, 2025 at Genoroso Ponte Covered Court Poblacion Banton, Romblon.
Organized by Philippine Executive Chess Association, South Luzon Chess Association and Romblon Chess Club and supported by Masonic Mu-og Lodge No. 89. ASCCA, the LGU of Banton, BMHS Batch '92, and other generous sponsors, a total of P50,000 cash prizes, trophies and medals will be given away.
The champion will take home P15,000, while the second to sixth placers will pocket P10,000, P7,000, P5,000, P3,000 and P2,000, respectively. The seventh to 10th will receive P1,000 apiece, while special prizes worth P1,000 each for the top performer for executive, senior, junior, lady and banton player.
The top 3 winners in the kiddies 13 years old and below will bring home P3,000 and P2,000, and P1,000 in order.
“Calling All Chess Enthusiasts. Join us for the 1st Banton National Chess Competition in the historic and culturally rich Banton, Romblon—a hidden gem of Region IV-B. Known for its stunning beaches, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions, Banton provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable chess showdown”,said Banton native Engr. Beltran Fabula of Masonic Mu-og Lodge No. 89
“Compete against some of the country’s best players while enjoying the island’s beauty and warm hospitality. This is your chance to test your skills, connect Cheryl Joy Festin-Mercado, President of ASCCA added.
Other early registrants include Richie Jocson of Calamba City, Laguna, Nathanael Lumalang of Gasan, Marinduque , Reagan Ronald Tongo of Quezon City, Francisco Fedeled of Palawan,
Bob Terrence Fornal of Concepcion, Romblon, Richard Pelaez of Gasan, Marinduque, Toche Quijano of Buenavista, Marinduque, Banton players Chamberlain Fabella, Lester Fedelicio, and Philip Familial.
Meanwhile, Luben Vicente of Santa Fe, Romblon is the top favorites in the kiddies division that includes Charm Franzane Torrechiva, Ace Jones Dacuya, Zachary Nevan Flores, Zac Nathaniel Flores, Stephen Paul Fortaleza, Kevin Troy Fonte, Daniel Dacuya, Von Jeremy Fano and
Ezekiel Dacuya.
For further inquiries, may contact Doc Fred Paez (09212728172), Eng. Ernie Faeldonia (09052134003, Engr. Beltran Fabula (09178850332), Atty. Christopher Del Rosario (09175112100) and Lester Fedelicio (09567234857).
-Marlon Bernardino-
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