28/03/2026
What a successful and memorable day at the 1st Vicente “Dongdong” Pelaez Almario Jr. Memorial Chess Cup ♟️
We are truly grateful to be part of this meaningful event—full of learning, sportsmanship, and passion for chess. Daghang salamat to everyone who made this tournament possible 🙏
Special thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters: Mayor Mayo Almario, Congressman Cheeno Miguel D. Almario, City Sports Development Office LGU Mati headed by Ma'am Adaza, and the City Government of Mati. Your support and dedication made this chess tournament a huge success 💙♟️
Congratulations to all participants—you gave your best and showed great discipline over the board. Special congratulations to our Top 7 finishers:
🏆 OPEN CATEGORY
Champion: NM Lopez Henry Roger
1st Runner-up: AGM Trangia Jimzon
2nd Runner-up: Acedo John Gerard
3rd Runner-up: Fiel Carl Jasphy Lloyd
4th Runner-up: Prado Paolo
5th Runner-up: Kobi Bryant Segura
Best Female: Cyhrea Ruth Atog
🏆 KIDDIES CATEGORY
Champion: Pardillo Jarelle
1st Runner-up: Magalso Cipriano Angelo
2nd Runner-up: Sarmiento Xian David
3rd Runner-up: Perocho Jerell Andre
4th Runner-up and Youngest Player:
Matt Elton Lupogan
5th Runner-up: Claudiah May Fabriga
Best Female: Princess Julizel Bianca Estillore.Viña
Well deserved inyong victory! 👏 Keep pushing and inspiring more players in the chess community.
Until the next tournament—padayon ta sa pag dula ug pagkat-on ♟️💙
