Artillery chessfest 
Posted by Online on Nov 25th, 2012 

Manila, Philippines – The Artillery Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (AFPI) in coordination with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines has scheduled the 2012 AFPI rapid individual and team chess championships on Dec. 8–9 at the second floor of the Alphaland Southgate Mall in EDSA, Makati City.

This tournament is open to chess enthusiasts in all government, private and commercial establishments as well as educational institutions, announced Brig. Gen. Pedro Biasbas, South Regional Commander of the Army.

Artillery Regiment during Friday’s SCOOP session at the Kamayan Restaurant-Padre Faura.

This year’s edition is actually the second to be staged for the benefit of several projects initiated by the AFPI, including medical and dental missions in the provinces and scholarships among descendants of members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines This is, however, the first time that team competition is included added Gen. Biasbas during the weekly forum, sponsored by Powerade, AKTV and FILA. 

Source: http://www.tempo.com.ph

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