Who else wants to join for Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) New Players of the upcoming Season 4, 1st Conference?
The application for PCAP New Players’ Pool is now open to all Filipino, 18 years old and above, and have some playing skills in chess. All applications will be sent to and reviewed by all team owners and team coaches of PCAP. And perhaps you are the one they are waiting for to play for them in the upcoming PCAP Season 4, 1st Conference chess tournament.
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Deadline for applications for New Players for this conference is on March 10, 2024! Join now and register with the Application link to join PCAP Pool of Players.
Honor Your Heart is not just a fund-raising jump rope workout for the beneficiaries of the Philippine Heart Center by HONOR Philippines in partnership with Jump Manila but also an advocacy of unity amongst attendees and concerned citizens with regards to mental, cardiovascular and physical fitness in the community that was held on February 11, 2024 at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Paseo De Roxas St. Cor. Makati Ave., Cor. Ayala Ave., Makati City, 1209 Metro Manila.
The organizers and participants have joined the Honor Your Heart Jump Rope work-out with all their heart as fun and recreation activity, in deed. I believe that we should have the heart to do the jumping rope or rope skipping to focus on and enjoy the routines of the fun or recreation activity. Eventually, you’ll consider it as your daily exercise or fun activity in home or other related place in the community for a healthy heart, mind, spirit and body in general.
Did you know that jumping rope is beneficial to circulatory system? A solo or group jump rope work-out is not an expensive and it’s an alternative exercises of jogging, biking, running and others to achieve a mentally and physically fit. Honor Your Heart: A Fund-Raising Jump Rope Workout for Philippine Heart Center by HONOR Philippines is a fun and recreation activity. Before the event, I also joined an event “FILIPINO FORWARD: A Panel Discussion about The BEST OF FILIPINO CREATIVITY” at Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati related to the 10 Days of Art: Art Walk by Ayala Land, Inc. in Makati City scheduled on February 9-18, 2024.
Finally, you may consider to get the Toughest Phone HONOR X9b as part of your lifestyle and in HONOR Your Heart in the community. The toughest phone HONOR X9b 5G is a marvel of modern design and technology. Well, it is more than just a smartphone, it is a statement of style, sophistication, art, fashion and lifestyle.
San Miguel BEERMEN won the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 48th Season Commissioner’s Cup Finals Game 6 with a final score of 104-102 (Series 4-2) against Magnolia Chicken Timplados HOTSHOTS on heart’s day, February 14, 2023 held at Smart Araneta Coliseum, General Roxas Ave, Cubao, Quezon City, 1109 Metro Manila.
The PBA team, San Miguel BEERMEN won the 29th PBA Championship Overall, 19th PBA Title with Imports & 5th Commissioner’s Cup Title with Coach Jorge Gallet (1st PBA Title In & 1st Finals Appearance) of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
It’s an exciting game and the players of the San Miguel BEERMEN showed their teamwork in winning the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. CJ Perez is the player of the game and won the FINALS MVP.
Who else wants to join the Road to PCAP CHAMPIONSHIP: 6th Leg of PCAP Champions League?
ALLAN DIEZ has organized and sponsored the Road to PCAP CHAMPIONSHIP: 6th Leg of PCAP Champions League on February 24, 2024 (Saturday) which will be held at Damosa Market Basket, Lanang, Davao City. This chess tournament is a Games and Amusement Board (GAB)-Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Sanctioned Tournament.
The Champions League is with minimum of 8 Legs Nationwide; GAB-PCAP Sanctioned Tournaments; Leg Champion will receive a PCAP trophy and represent in the Champions League; Transportation, food, board and lodging will be shouldered by PCAP; and Champions League Finals will be held in Metro Manila.
This exciting and intriguing chess tournament is a time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment and the chess players who’ll win the tournament will receive special wards and prizes. The 6th-10th place; 5th place; 4th place; 3rd place; 2nd place and CHAMPION will receive P500 each; P1,000; P2,000; P6,000; P7,000; & P10,000, respectively. Besides, a Special Awards of P500 each will be given away of the said upcoming chess tournament.
The Registration Fee is P400 and the deadline of Registration is on February 23, 2024 You can pay your Registration thru GCash# 09154514475 Cecilio Acas
Contact persons: Allan Diez (0931 7831131); Ely Acas (09154514475); Jogen Palero (09265084538) and Alfred Moulic (09067900514)
Puerto Princesa City, which forms part of the Philippines’ Last Frontier, is first on the list of ideal destinations of travelers, adventure-seekers, and nature lovers. With a good number of sports tournaments being held in the city, it is now solidifying its status as the “Sports Capital of the Philippines.”
Unstoppable. Phenomenal. Unbreakable. That’s what Puerto Princesa is as it plays host to world-class sports activities such as marine events like kite-boarding, wakeboarding, water skiing, banana-boat ride, tube riding and hookah diving. The city also regularly hosts the “Motocross Masters of Asia.” the Philippine leg of the FIM UAM Asian Motocross Series, Puerto Princesa International Motocross Grand Prix, Thai Riders, Pinoy Riders, Mountain Bike XC Challenge, and Boxing Eve “Hamon sa Puerto Princesa”
Puerto Princesa understands that sports and tourism are interrelated and complementary driving forces for the promotion and sustainable economic development of the city as an attractive tourism destination. It continues to boost its tourist arrivals by hosting and organizing more sporting events.
The city is blessed with natural resources and landscape to hold excellent mass-participation events such as triathlons and marathons, mountain bike and motor cross races, beach volleyball, and other water sports competitions.
“Talagang naka-project na ang Puerto Princesa sa sports tourism. Syempre yung hinahabol nating sports tourism yung mayroong international flavor,” City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron said.
Mega sports events such as Ironman and dragon boat festival can be catalysts for tourism development in Puerto Princesa if successfully leveraged in terms of destination branding, infrastructure development and other economic, cultural, and social benefits.
IRONMAN 70.3 PUERTO PRINCESA-ASIA TRI-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The second year of the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa – Asia Tri-Club Championship, the ultimate test of endurance, strategy, and strength, capped off the Philippines’ triathlon season. It was successfully held in Puerto Princesa on November 12.
A total of 523 foreign and Filipino triathletes from 38 countries participated in the amazing race. Satar Salem (4 hours, 22 minutes, and 25 seconds) and Leyann Ramo (5 hours, 2 minutes, and 56 seconds) both of Tri SND Barracuda dominated the top overall age group for the male and female categories, respectively.
China’s Junyu Cao finished the race in second place at 4:23.13 while Dutch Olympian Eric Van der Linden rounded off the top three finishers in the male category with 4:24.41. Ramo’s teammate Lyllian Grace Banzon trailed her at second place in 5:29.23 while American Catherine Wood completed the top three in the women’s side with the time of 5:36.26.
Tri SND Barracuda of Lanao del Norte netted the country’s top triathlon squad a whopping P500,000 purse put up by Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron.
The competition was divided into three segments: a 1.9-kilometer swim in Puerto Princesa Baywalk, a 90-kilometer bike ride through the city’s southern part, and a 21.1-kilometer run. The grueling course covered 113.0 kilometers, or 70.3 miles.
City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron expressed his gratitude to the organizers, participants, and spectators for their support for Ironman 70.3. He also showed confidence that the competition will be successfully held again in the city next year as more local and foreign delegates are expected to attend.
THIRD LEGENDS RIDE 2023
The city understands that one of the most popular ways to experience a destination is through a sports event. It allows sports enthusiasts as well as tourists to better engage with local people, nature, and culture.
That happened when about 200 local and visiting riders participated in the 3rd Legends Ride 2023 held on November 18 in Puerto Princesa. The sports activity is part of the successful Subaraw Biodiversity Festival 2023.
From the starting point at Caltex Junction 3, the riders of different groups from all over the country, led by the Tamilok Motorcycle Group, marched together. The other participants were the Big Bikes, Palawan Street Monkeys, Himass Motorcycle Group/Hijos, United Sports Bike of Palawan (USP) and others on small bikes.
The route took the legend riders to Puerto Princesa landmarks such as the Montible Junction, Napsan at the Villa Francesca Resort in Simpocan, the Tala Beach Resort and straight to the Tennis Covered Court of the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex, inside Balayong People’s Park.
“Thank you very much for bringing the Legends Ride to our city. Because you enjoyed it, you will definitely come back here. You are always welcome here in Puerto Princesa City,” said City Mayor Bayron at the fellowship dinner at the Tennis Covered Court as he congratulated the organizers, riders, guests, and sponsors for the successful holding of the Legends Ride 2023.
Jun Diagono, president of the National Federation of Motorcycles said they are very happy with the success of Legends Ride 2023. He set two goals in going to Puerto Princesa City: first was to unite all the big bikes clubs in the Philippines; and second, to invite various groups to the National Motorcycle Convention on April 26-27, 2024, at the Subic Bay Convention Center.
Diagono also convinced Puerto Princesa City bike legend Edward Butch Chase to hold the national convention in the city next year. He also promised to bring LMFI’s 54-member bike clubs to participate in the upcoming event, including the Federation of Bikes Club based in Mindanao.
At the awarding, the youngest rider was Blu Andre Rausa, 19 years old; and the oldest rider was Bob Del Rosario, 74 years old. The Most Organized Group is Evo Riders Club Philippines and Biggest Group is Palawan Street Monkeys. A Special Citation was given to Philip Dulatas as the overall chair of the event, and a Certificate of Greatest Appreciation for the support of William Genato, Naj Abdul, and Elroy John “Clink: Hagedorn. The Living legend award was given to Edward Butch Chase.
The other participating groups were the Legends Ride are Binuang, GBC, Bandits, Baghawi Rider Club, Bundakan Motorcycle Club and Widows Son Masonic Riders Association.
2ND INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2023
The 2nd International Dragon Boat Festival 2023, held on November 19, attracted teams from Chinese Taipei, Manila, Cebu and Siargao which competed in the just-concluded 200-meter event. From this series of international activities, it has been proven that it is possible to raise the level of programs and activities in Puerto Princesa.
Strength, strategy, paddling speed, and teamwork were the advantages of the ‘paddlers’ who won the championship in the final competition. They showed the audience a breath-taking fight. Everyone wants to get away and no one wants to be left behind. So even on a sunny day, the applause and screams from the audience were loud and clear.
In the Women’s Category, the Alliance of Masters from Manila won the championship; 1st runner-up is the Philippine Titans – Manila; Fire Dragons A is 2nd runner-up – Manila; and Rampage is 3rd runner-up – Manila.
In the Men’s Category, Mr. Canoe from Chinese Taipei won the championship. Followed by Philippine Titans in second place, Dagun Pilipinas A in third place and Alliance of Masters in fourth place.
The battle in the Mixed Category was also uneventful where the Siargao Dragons from Surigao del Norte proved that they deserve to be champions. The Alliance of Masters placed second; Hongkong China Canoe took third place followed by SAG-1 from Manila in fourth place.
In the Masters Category where those aged 40 and above were given the opportunity to show their skills, the Sugbo Mighty Dragons from Cebu became champions; followed in second place by the Alliance of Masters; Rampage in third place; and Blue Phoenix from Manila in fourth place.
Praise and admiration were showered on the leadership of the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragon Boat Federation, or PCKDF, for taking the lead in organizing the international sports event in the city.
Also heavily praised were the efforts shown by Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron in the tremendous success achieved by the municipal government for the competition.
“It was not easy but we know that we can win these big international events of ours. Of course with the support of department heads, city hall employees and the citizens who are there to support what we do. And even the organizations that trust us for big events. I am very grateful,” said City Mayor Bayron. “Please also expect that there are many more activities to look forward to that will definitely make the city recognized by the whole world not only for its eco-tourism wealth but also to become famous as the Sports Tourism Capital of the Philippines!”
Taiwan Excellence believes that Filipinos are among those who throw the best parties during the Christmas season, where the holiday season is celebrated at its longest in this part of the world.
And Taiwan Excellence, which honors the most innovative and value-added products produced by leading companies in Taiwan, believes that every Christmas party in the Philippines deserve to be thrown in the best and most excellent manner to make it truly memorable.
To celebrate this, Taiwan Excellence introduces a holiday contest called “A Dasurved Christmas Party,” where Filipinos can win a Christmas Party package worth P10,000 so they can celebrate all day long.
“A Dasurved Christmas Party” is open to various groups of Filipinos such as families, blood relatives, office mates, close friends, or even groups of individuals that possess a strong bond with each other.
To join “A Dasurved Christmas Party,” simply “Like” and “Follow” Taiwan Excellence’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
In order to win the Christmas Party Package, simply answer the question “Why do you deserve a holiday celebration worth Php 10,000?” and explain why your group deserves to win the Christmas Party Package and have some Christmas fun. Your comment will serve as your entry to the contest.
Did you know that BlogaFest 2023 is one of the grandest annual reunion of bloggers, creators and influencers organized by the management or team of Blogapalooza?
For me, I have learned that the #BlogaFest2023 is one of the grandest and largest networking event for businesses and influencers of Blogapalooza in the country, today. Bloggers, creators, influencers and others who participated the BlogaFest annual reunion have enjoyed and experienced the essence or importance of the 12-year-old Tradition, platform for Opportunities and Community-Driven that I’ve encountered, in deed.
Ace Gapuz, CEO of Bloapalozaa Inc., mentioned the reasons of celebrating BlogaFest 2023: 1. BlogaFest is a 12-year-old Tradition; 2. BlogaFest is a platform for Opportunities; 3. BlogaFest is Community-Driven. It’s all about strengthening our already massive community. An afternoon full of booths and team games to encourage attendees to connect, collaborate, and create.
The #BlogaTeam organized a program that full of colorful booths, team games, performances and contest.
The grandest and colorful BlogaFest 2023 was held on November 4, 2024 at Ayala Malls Circuit in Makati City.
Paris, November 06, 2023 – Since its establishment in 2019 by Hervé Montoute and Igor Zabukovec, TapNation, the Paris-based mobile gaming publisher, has demonstrated an exemplary growth trajectory swiftly becoming one of the industry’s top global players. This momentum is further solidified with a recent €15 million funding round.
A significant factor behind TapNation’s success is its innovative technological platform. This platform enables game testing, player behavior analysis, and the identification of the most promising gameplays. Thanks to these capabilities, an astonishing 30 of their games have been ranked among the global top hits, amassing a total of a billion downloads across app stores.
Recently, TapNation diversified its scope by introducing TN Labs, a specialized game development studio. This move is in line with the firm’s strategy to broaden its game offerings, particularly towards more hybrid genres.
The company’s achievements have not gone unnoticed. It secured its position among the “Top 20 Worldwide Mobile Game Publishers” and was recognized in the French Tech 120 program, an initiative celebrating French startups with significant global technological potential.
With the commitment and expertise of its fifty-member team, TapNation registered an impressive €45 million in revenue in 2022, marking its third consecutive year of profitability.
This fresh infusion of capital, generously contributed by notable investors such as Re-Sources Capital, Paluel-Marmont Capital, and select banking partners, is anticipated to diversify TapNation’s portfolio and bolster its growth strategy. It’s also expected to enhance the company’s technological edge.
Hervé Montoute, co-founder and leader of Tap Nation, commented, “With this fundraising of 15 million euros, we are at a pivotal moment in our journey as a mobile game publisher. This investment is proof of the faith our partners have in our vision and our ability to innovate. It will enable us to go even further, explore new territories in the mobile gaming industry, and continue to offer exceptional experiences to our players. We are very grateful to our investors for their support, and we are excited to share our passion for mobile games with the world.”
