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Queen of the North draws strong bets
By Marlon Bernardino PhilBoxing.com Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte---WITH the entries Woman National Master Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian of Flora, Apayao, Jallen Herzchelle Agra of Claveria, Cagayan and Precious Eve Ferrer of Lingayen, Pangasinan, a strong field is guaranteed.
The Queen of the North chess championship opened on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Ilocos Norte National High School gymnasium, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
No less than Laoag City Mayor Michael Marcos Keon and 102nd Homecoming Committee of the UP Vanguard Incorporated Aldwin Galapon led the opening rites that included tournament director International Master Ronald Bancod, International Arbiter Ricky Navalta and National Arbiter Elizsa Gayle Cafirma.
A total of 30 lady woodpushers saw action in this week-long standard tournament, hosted by the City Government of Laoag, backed up by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation.
"We are forever grateful to Laoag City Mayor Michael Marcos Keon which is arguably one of the best youth chess programs in the country today," said Bancod.-Marlon Bernardino-
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