^
+ Follow GRANDMASTER DAO THIEN HAI Tag
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 108774
                    [Title] => Bong girds for tough grind ahead
                    [Summary] => 

International Master Buenaventura "Bong" Villamayor is one of only two Filipinos so far awarded the rare chance of competing with some of the best in the world when he participates in the modern version of the world chess championships this year in Hong Kong.

Villamayor earned that right Tuesday when he finished second to Vietnamese Grandmaster Dao Thien Hai in the Zone 3.2A eliminations among 32 participants from eight countries, including higher-rated Filipino GMs Eugene Torre and Joey Antonio.

Villamayor, who is always one of the top scorers in two Philippine Olympic te [DatePublished] => 2000-06-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => ) ) )

GRANDMASTER DAO THIEN HAI
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 108774
                    [Title] => Bong girds for tough grind ahead
                    [Summary] => 

International Master Buenaventura "Bong" Villamayor is one of only two Filipinos so far awarded the rare chance of competing with some of the best in the world when he participates in the modern version of the world chess championships this year in Hong Kong.

Villamayor earned that right Tuesday when he finished second to Vietnamese Grandmaster Dao Thien Hai in the Zone 3.2A eliminations among 32 participants from eight countries, including higher-rated Filipino GMs Eugene Torre and Joey Antonio.

Villamayor, who is always one of the top scorers in two Philippine Olympic te [DatePublished] => 2000-06-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => ) ) )

abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with