Another Filipino pride

Mr. Roseller Navarro, our reader from Northern California, sent me an alert on the newest GM of the Philippines in the name of IM Rogelio Barcenilla.

The news was already announced in a number of Filipino blogs and chess sites, which makes this post real late. But that's just fine - better late than never.

Just can't ignore an email from a reader. Your effort is truly appreciated, Mr. Navarro. Thank you very much.

For a blogger like me, to hear a word from you -- dear readers -- is more than enough reward.

Let's raise a toast for our new GM.