by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA, Philippines—Romblon Marble Chess Team bounced back in the last quarter of the friendly match, “ROMBLON VS. ORIENTAL MINDORO TEAM BATTLE” to win the championship crown with a final score of 112 – 97.
Oriental Mindoro led as much as 20 points from the early rounds up to the game’s last quarter. Going to the final minutes of the game, NAGCC Grand Finalist Jasper Faeldonia from Odiongan, Romblon who just recently won 2nd place in the SEA Games qualifying, NSYCC U17 semifinals Champion, stepped up to score 20 points and lead the RMCT team into the Championships.
Jasper Faeldonia, also a board 1 player of Arellano University in the NCAA under the tutelage of NM/AGM/FA Rudy Ibanez was supported by fellow Romblomanons; Jayson an Jose Visca, Bryan Blair Fallarme, Neph Bantang, AGM Joseph HajiYusuf Riano Villanueva Galindo, Carlito Faina Jr. Joel Forcadas, Christian Ygerr Servanez, John Paul Canulo & Jher Jr Morada.
Oriental Mindoro Chess Federation Inc. was bannered by Alfred Dillupac, who got support from fellow Mindoreneos Jemar Jem Latombo, Ronald Berdera, Leo Penaredondo, Joselito Asi, Oliver Daitol, Ivan Jerick Raymundo, Rainer Labay, Mark Del Rosario, & AGM Emmanuel Asi.
“Congratulations Romblon Marbles Chess Team and thanks to our RCC President James F. Fadrilan & Vice-President Dr. Jenny Mayor who always give support to the team. Mabuhay ang Romblomanon Chess Players. We are proud of you.” said Engr. Ernie Fetisan Faeldonia, RCC Secretary-General.