National Master Jasper Faeldonia ruled the Sta. Fe Tablas Open, while Roda Gomez Ngo dominated the Tablas Kiddies Open.
NM Faeldonia remained undefeated after 7 rounds with 6 wins and 1 draw against his younger brother, Arena International Master Jerick Faeldonia, who also scored 6.5 points but placed 2nd on tiebreaks. This marks NM Faeldonia’s 2nd championship crown this month after winning the 2026 Odiongan Fiesta Open Chess Tournament in Odiongan, Romblon.
April 19, 2026, Top 10 Finishers - Open Division:
1. NM Jasper Faeldonia - 6.5 pts
2. AIM Jerick Faeldonia - 6.5 pts
3. Nephtali Bantang - 5.5 pts
4. Nomar Kiel Ramon - 5.5 pts
5. Andrew Gonzales - 5 pts
6. Peter Cliffe Tumbagahon - 5 pts
7. Arc Hindap - 5 pts
8. Jay-ar Maquirang - 5 pts
9. Cyrus James Saya - 5 pts
10. Nomie Fajarito Jr. - 4.5 pts
**Special Awards:
Top PWD - John Kenneth Lim
Top Senior - Efren Arroyo
In the Kiddies Division, 2026 Palarong Pambansa representative Roda Gomez Ngo proved her strength by remaining undefeated with a perfect 7/7 score.
April 18, 2026, Top 10 Finishers – Kiddies Division:
1. Rhoda Gomez Ngo - 7 pts
2. Janes Falcutila - 6 pts
3. Vicente Luben - 5 pts
4. Andres Maño Jr. - 5 pts
5. Shayne Venice Tiaga - 5 pts
6. Mark Joe Mateo - 5 pts
7. Niel Rafael Fontabla - 4.5 pts
8. Ryel Min Joon Cano - 4.5 pts
9. Ralf Renz Cano - 4.0 pts
10. Liza Solangon - 4.0
"We would like to thank our sponsors: Bernie Festin SFCK (Sta. Fe Chess Knight) President; Noe Ramon, SFCK Vice President; ChessMatics Academy for the trophies and medals; Faeldonia Chess Team Philippines; and the Romblon Chess Federation headed by Ret. DILG Regional Director and current Banton, Romblon Vice Mayor, Hon. James F. Fadrilan," said engr. Ernie Fetisan Faeldonia. (Marlon Bernardino)
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