Future's bright for chess wonder Ruelle Canino
BUDAPEST — Former national chess team mainstay Girme Fontanilla has never really taken her eyes away from chess despite being retired from the sport for decades now.
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Parañaque mall among world’s ‘Most Beautiful Emporiums’
MANILA, Philippines — Parqal Mall, which was established in Aseana City, Parañaque in 2023, has been named one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Emporiums” for 2024, placing the Philippines on the global map for architectural excellence.
Filipinas scoop up gold in Chess Olympiad group
BUDAPEST, Hungary — At 49th place and grasping at straws with two rounds to go, the Philippines was praying for the stars to align.
Press Release - Bong Go visits San Fernando, Cebu to lead groundbreaking of Super Health Center and aid indigent sectors
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Barangay South Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu, on Friday, September 20. As part of his ongoing commitment to improving healthcare accessibility across the country, Go highlighted the importance of establishing such healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas.
Sadorra slays another super GM in Budapest
BUDAPEST – Filipino Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra caught another big fish in super GM A.R. Saleh Salem to power the Philippines to a 4-0 decimation of the United Arab Emirates in the ninth round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Friday.
Jerusalem, Castillo predict KO
MANILA, Philippines — Mexican challenger Luis Castillo is just as confident as WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem that he’ll win their scheduled 12-round title bout at the Mandaluyong City College gym tonight. They’re both predicting to score a knockout but only one man will walk out of the ring with the belt.
Go grateful for strong showing in OCTA poll
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has expressed his gratitude to the Filipino people after being included among the top preferences in the latest OCTA Research senatorial survey for the 2025 elections.
Gorayeb’s musings
This writer had the pleasure of interviewing multi-titled volleyball coach Roger Gorayeb, in what proved to be a deep, thoughtful discussion on the present and future of the sport for the Philippines. The soft-spoken but steely mentor has apparently put a lot of thought into how transitory coaching and playing can be, and what would help the national team prosper.