A request

The father of the 10-year old Paulo Bersamina (1862), a bright hope of Philippine chess, texted me a day ago and even dropped a message in this blog.

I just want to share Mr. Bersamina's message with the rest of the members of the Malibay Chess Club and to all those concerned. This is to prepare ourselves with the kind of tournament that we are going to stage next time.

Mr Bersamina, we hope that you could be our partner in promoting chess -- especially for kids -- in Pasay.

Mr. Bersamina said:

Sana sasali yung anak ko nung tourney nyo, si Paulo Bersamina, kaya lang
nakalagay for Malibay residents only. Dito kami sa may Cartimar, Pasay din.
Please post your future tourneys, sana open to Pasay residents.Good luck!

Free chess training

Two members of the Malibay Chess Club (MCC), Jonathan Bucatcat and Paulino Francisco, selflessly volunteered their services last Saturday to help in providing chess training to kids at the Community and Family Services International (CFSI).

"Thank you so very much again for sending two of your members to CFSI this past Saturday- their skill and speed were very impressive, and I think our members really enjoyed learning from them! I was also glad to have the opportunity to meet them in person," said Maureen Harkins in her email. Maureen is an American volunteer at CFSI.

(NOTE: Photo courtesy of Ms. Maureen.)