DAVAO CITY---Veteran chesser and Surigao Checkmates owner Arena Grand Master (AGM) Rey Urbiztondo was recently given a plaque of appreciation during the 19th Installation Ceremonies of the officers for 2023-2024 for Timoteo S. Uy Sr. Masonic Lodge No. 349 in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental last February 25.
The Masonic officers and members of Ozamiz recognized the valuable efforts, Urbiztondo had made for the organization for years.
Senator Sherwin Gachalian was the primary guest of honor and speaker during the event.
Urbiztondo was also allowed to share his wisdom during the momentous event.
This award is in recognition of an individual whose advocacy is to promote chess in their respective regions by actively supporting several chess programs and activities through sponsorship and donation, which helps the aspiration of Filipino players, especially the youth. Likewise, in general, the whole Philippine Chess Community," NCFP said on its official Facebook page.
Urbiztondo is happy and proud to be given the honorary NM ranking.
As the owner of Checkmates, Urbiztondo is giving a form of livelihood to some chess players in Mindanao in the PCAP tournaments.
Aside from Urbiztondo, the team is managed by Engr. Dodjie Morales and sponsored by Congressman Robert Ace Barbers.
PCAP is the first professional chess league in the Philippines. The players are provided salary and incentives from their team, just like in other professional sports like the PBA.
Urbiztondo is also busy organizing chess tournaments to allow Mindanao players to participate and earn if they win. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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