DAPITAN City will host the Grand Finals of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines’ (NCFP) National Youth and Schools Chess Championships from September 16 to 23 at the Dapitan Sports and Cultural Complex, Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte.
The Grand Finals will be the culmination of the three qualifying tournaments nationwide where about 120 participants aged 9 to 17 years old will compete under several categories.
Among the participants are Iana Angela Sotaridona in the girls’ under-13 and Thea Grace and Mica Claire Clar in the girls’ under-9 category. Their participation is fully supported by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
The Grand Finals is a collaboration between the NCFP and Dapitan City Mayor Mayor Seth Frederick “Bullet” Jalosjos.
The NCFP recently held its elections, with Philippine Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino yielding the post of secretary general to give way to the young blood.
Rep. Prospero “Butch” Pichay was reelected president with Cavite Vice Gov. Athena Tolentino getting elected as First Vice President. She’s the only female officer of the federation.
