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Frayna leads Philippines to draw vs Romania
by Joey Villar - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines rode on Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna’s endgame brilliance as it pulled off a 2-2 draw with 23rd seed Romania to stay in the top 20 after eight rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad...
Lions roar back, Knights stay spotless
by Joey Villar - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The NCAA’s sleeping giant has awoken.
Sebastian banners chessers
by Joey Villar - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
 People frowned on the decision by Philippine women’s team coach, Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales, a month ago when he decided to put Mhage Sebastian, an untitled Olympiad debutant, on top board where she...
Philippines chessers firm on Top 10 target
by Joey Villar - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Hope springs eternal for the Philippines as it aims to come through in the last five rounds for a shot at a top 10 finish in the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand,...
Chessers regain lost footing
by Joey Villar - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
With Mhage Sebastian leading the way with a smashing board one victory over Woman FIDE Master Jemima Paulo, the Philippines overpowered Angola, 3.5-.5, to regain lost footing after the sixth round of the 46th World...
Bombers beat Blazers for lead
by Joey Villar - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
 There was a championship feel in the St. Benilde-Jose Rizal U duel.
Sebastian stars as Filipino chessers dominate Angola in World Chess Olympiad
by Joey Villar - September 22, 2026 - 12:16pm
The Philippines overpowered Angola, 3.5-.5, with Mhage Sebastian leading the way with a smashing Board-1 victory Woman FIDE Master Jemima Paulo.
Philippine chessers bow to rivals
by Joey Villar - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines succumbed to 19th seed Spain, 1-3, in the women’s division and host Uzbekistan 2, 1.5-2.5, in the men’s side as it failed to barge into the top 10 after five rounds of the 46th World Chess...
Aurigue’s double-double keys Lyceum win
by Joey Villar - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
“Just get those rebounds.”
Chessers back in Top 15
by Joey Villar - September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Woman International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda-Grafil bested Sayumi Halangoda on fourth board to fuel the Philippines’ 3-1 victory over Sri Lanka that vaulted it back into the top 15 after four rounds of the...
Pinays bow to Hungarians
by Joey Villar - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines couldn’t cash in on its chances versus 18th seed Hungary and suffered a heartbreaking 1.5-2.5 defeat Friday night in the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Knights rout Stags for Group B lead
by Joey Villar - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Letran used its offensive might and disruptive trapping defense as it overpowered a listless San Sebastian, 99-62, yesterday to seize the Group B lead in NCAA Season 102 seniors’ basketball at the Filoil ...
Lady chessers still unbeaten
by Joey Villar - September 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines smashed Syria, 3.5-.5, to remain undefeated and keep its chances of finishing in the top 10 afloat after two rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre...
World Chess Olympiad: Filipinos down Syrians to stay unbeaten
by Joey Villar - September 18, 2026 - 3:40pm
The Philippines smashed Syria, 3.5-.5, to remain undefeated and keep its chances of finishing in the top 10 afloat after two rounds of the 46th World Chess Olympiad.
Solid start for Philippine chessers
by Joey Villar - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines opened its bid for an ambitious top 10 finish after blanking a listless Togo and Malawi, 4-0, in the men’s and women’s sections, respectively, Wednesday in the 46th World Chess Olympiad...
Altas nail first win at Generals’ expense
by Joey Villar - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Perpetual Help Altas are firm believers of the belief that practice makes perfect.
Solar Spikers acquire Coronel
by Joey Villar - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Capital1 Solar Spikers may have found the last piece to the championship puzzle they’ve been looking for–a young, talented setter in Julia Coronel.
Gojo Cruz takes over in payoff period as Altas disarm Generals
by Joey Villar - September 17, 2026 - 6:11pm
The Perpetual Help Altas are firm believers of the belief that practice makes perfect.
Filipinas to ignite charge
by Joey Villar - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
For Team Philippines, the 20th Asian Games hasn’t been much fun. Not yet, anyway.
Blu Girls upbeat in chase for Asian Games softball gold
by Joey Villar - September 16, 2026 - 3:51pm
Tears to cheers. That was what the Philippine Blu Girls are hoping for as they shoot for a breakthrough Asian Games medal when women’s softball action unfurls on September 26.
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