Herbert Arios won the Philippine Embassy MWO-OWWA 3rd Blitz Chess Tournament held October 20, 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea.
Arios tied for first and second places with Kim Hyo Seong at 6 points apiece in the blitz time control event organized by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)- Seoul, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy and Phil E-9 Chess Club. Arios took the title by virtue of a higher tie break while Kim finished second.
Rounding up the top ten winners were Dennis Leonillo (5.0 pts.), Ruel Gomez (5.0 pts.), Raffy Miranda (5.0 pts.), Jerieby Sazon (5.0 pts.), Reymund Advincula (5.0 pts.), Danny Layam (4.5 pts.), Cyril Gramonte (4.5 pts.) and Daryl Mao (4.0 pts.).
Phil E-9 chess club Founder/ President National Arbiter Jun Jabay was the chief arbiter assisted by Mr. Michael Fernandez.
Chargé d’affaires Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr., Labor Attaché Ma. Celeste M. Valderrama, Welfare Officer Cornelia De Guzman Chanco., OWWA staff Nic Anne Somido, Joey D. Fiedacan, Kim Kyung Soo and volunteer Ms.Roselyn Angustia led the closing ceremonies. – Marlon Bernardino-