The 1st Banton Chess Tournament is scheduled 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, Masonic Mu-og Lodge No. 89. ASCCA, the LGU of Banton, and BMHS Batch 92, the tournament offers a total of P70,000 in cash prizes, trophies, and medals.
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.
“This is a significant event to promote and develop chess in Banton, Proviince of Romblon, and MIMAROPA, as well” said AGM Dr. Fred Paez, NCFP Region IV Director
Other confirmed registrants include Richie Jocson of Calamba City, Laguna, Nathanael Lumalang of Gasan, Marinduque , Reagan Ronald Tongo of Quezon City, Francisco Fedeles of Palawan, Bob Terrence Fornal of Concepcion, Romblon, Richard Pelaez of Gasan, Marinduque, Toche Quijano of Buenavista, Marinduque, and Banton players Chamberlain Fabella, Lester Fedelicio, & Philip Faminial.
Meanwhile, Luben Vicente of Santa Fe, Romblon is the top favorite 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 8-year old Ezekiel Dacuya
Banton chess event is supported by Mr. Carl Festin, AIM One, Roger R Dianco Customs Brokerage, Yumadag Builders, Famarin Siblings, Teravera Corp, 24 Inch Gauge Construction, Inc., Yumi Cares, Sky Construction Supply, FIM Sales Corp, DRIO Logistics, Yumi Cares, Leny & Garry Fano, FAZ Glass Aluminum, PERA Consulting & Bus Sol, Bayay ni Tias ag Sering, Fietas Properties & Development Corp, Demjosh Merchandise, Blue Line, Darius Festijo, Dave Ferranco, Pinky Bacheci, Emy Fadri, Hariette Fabonan, Jiva Atma, Engr. John Fetizanan, Dr. Edmund Fababeir, Mau Fabrero, Monica Festin Labucay, Merl Festin, Batch 87 Libtong Elem School, Harold Fabellon, and JDVF.
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-