Franiel Angela Magpily of Makati City downed Lyn Getubig of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in the seventh round then halved the point with Rohanisah Buto of Cainta, Rizal in the eighth and final round to win the Philippine National Elimination Women’s Division-Luzon Leg on August 25,2025 at the Robinsons Magnolia, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines.
In photo are, from left, NCFP CEO/Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales, Rohanisah Buto , Franiel Angela Magpily and Mecel Angela Gadut.
Magpily, the 15-year-old Far Eastern University (FEU) standout finished with an impressive score of 7.0 points (six wins and two draws) to clinch the title in a three-day event backed up by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) chairman/president Prospero “Butch” Pichay Jr. in close cooperation with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) headed by its chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, Commissioner Ed Hayco and Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Chairman Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
Rounding out the top 10 were Buto, Mecel Angela Gadut, Rhea Jean Canino, Lyn Getubig, Angela Nheazy Nicole Po, Ericka Ordizo, Ann Beatrice Bombales, Juzeia Marielle Agne and Jelaine Adriano.
Meanwhile, Ricardo Batcho settled the truce with Mar Aviel Carredo and Lee Roi Palma in the last two rounds to top the Men’s division with 7.0 points.
Rounding out the top 10 were Palma, Tyrhone James Tabernilla, Carredo, Allan Gabriel Hillario, John Lee Antonio, Phil Martin Casiguran, Stephen Manzanero, Christian Marcelo Olaybal and Darry Bernardo.-Marlon Bernardino-
