GM Joey Antonio Grandmaster Joey Antonio showed why he is the Filipino Ironman of online chess as he topped two tournaments recently including the 77 th Mobile Chess Club Philippines Arena. The 58-year-old Antonio tied for first with New York-based GM Mark Paragua with 14 points but ended up...
The Philippines rode on the miraculous victory by Woman International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda over IM Guliskhan Nakhbayeva on board two in lifting the squad to a stunning 2.5-1.5 win over third seed Kazakhstan for a quarterfinal berth in the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup 2020 on Monday. Fronda...
GM Banjo Barcenilla and IM Paulo Bersamina (File photo) The Philippines swept its last three round games including upset victories over top two seeds India and Kazakhstan for the No. 2 seeding in the knockout quarterfinals of the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup 2020 on Sunday. The Filipinos slew the...
WGM Janella Mae Frayna (Photo from Janelle Frayna's Facebook account) The Philippines drew strength from Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Master Kylen Joy Mordido as it pulled the rug from under erstwhile leader Iran, 2.5-1.5, to grab a piece of the lead after six rounds...
Siomai King, with its newest addition Boy Bondat, innovates The pandemic brought unprecedented economic slumps that hurt businesses big and small. Various industries threw in the towel as many fell prey to the pandemic and the country's economy hit its all-time low in two decades. “Everyone’s...
GM John Paul Gomez The Philippines yielded to nemesis Australia, 3-1, but remained in quarterfinal contention after eight rounds in the men’s side of the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup on Friday. Grandmaster Mark Paragua averted a shutout by carving out a win over GM Anton Smirnov on Board 1,...
Lopez-led Asian Eye Institute, the country’s eye care center with the widest network of eye clinics, has introduced alternative clinic procedures and services to safely continue serving eye patients who need urgent treatment, including surgical procedures, even in the midst of the pandemic. Asian...
World No. 1 James De los Santos claimed his 16th online gold medal as he edged Silvio Cerone-Biagioni of South Africa, 25.7-23.9, in the final of the Golden League Karate e-Tournament Series 2. A day after he clinched to the No. 1 spot in the e-kata of the World Karate Federation (WKF), the...
Having art online is not new. And with the changing times, the art scene has fully embraced the digital world, from its social events and galleries to auctions. This weekend is another testament to that as León Gallery launches a two-day online auction, showcasing the best art pieces and modern...
James De los Santos is now the No.1in the world rankings. (Photo from James De los Santos) Filipino online karate sensation James De los Santos has finally moved to the No. 1 spot in the world rankins after points were tabulated from latest events including three where he won gold medals. De los...
Mark Paragua. (File Photo) The Philippines seeks to keep its grip of the lead as it clashes with the fancied Iran in the fourth round of the men’s division of the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup 2020 Friday. The Filipinos, who have blitzed past Palestine, Syria and Thailand, have six match points...
Here are four easy ways to help kids pay attention Distance learning has been challenging for many kids, for different reasons. But for children who struggle with focus, it can present new obstacles. Coping with focus problems under these circumstances, no doubt, can be frustrating for you and...
