30 July 2023, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy together with the E-9 Chess Club held the 2nd Blitz Chess Tournament at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy, on 30 July 2023. Attended by at least 25 chess players and licensed arbiters, the event showcased the skills of Overseas Filipino Workers in the game of chess. EPS Renato Samano, Jr., took home the championship, followed by Danny Lasam, Recca Joel Carcueva, Kim Hyo Jin and Emerson Mendoza.

In her opening remarks, Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega said that activities such as the chess tournament provide a much-needed respite for hardworking Overseas Filipinos who have long been away from their loved ones in the Philippines. She also thanked the Philippine E-9 Chess Club, led by its President Mr. Junjun Jabay, for sharing their enthusiasm and dedication to the game to the Filipino community in South Korea.

An awarding ceremony for newly licensed club arbiters Luisito Lorenzo and Raffy Miranda was also held at the conclusion of the event. END