Phlippines got CRUSHED by Ukraine with only GM Eugene Torre & GM Catalino Saddora salvaging a hard-earned draw. GM Johnn Paul Gomez & IM Paulo Bersamina (touted as the next Wesley So & future of Phil Chess by paid journalist Joey Villar of Phil Star & NCFP official & Wesley So Hater National Master Atty Edmundo Legaspi aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb) FALTERED BADLY. The NCFP fielded a weak team & they are even fielding as reserve another Wesley So hater NCFP Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales. These three, NCFP President Prospero Pichay, NCFP Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales & NCFP Official NM Atty Edmundo Legaspi (aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb) are CERTIFIED Wesley So HATER & responsible for BLOCKING & REFUSING to grant the RELEASE of GM Wesley So even though the Phil Sports Commission Chairman Garcia already indicated they wont object or block GM So transfer of federation. These 3 NCFP officials are RESPONSIBLE for the Black Propaganda and Media-Bashing of GM Wesley So thru their PAID Assassin- Journalist namely Joey Villar of Philippine Star, Bobby Ang of Business World and Nil Maglas a free-lance journalist & wannabe chess expert contanstly bashing GM So at the facebook page “Ahedres ng Pilipinas”.
If the Philippine Chess Team has GM Wesley So in Board 1, GM Catalino Saddorra in Board 2, GM Oliver Barbosa in Board 3, GM Torre in Board 4 with GM’s Mark Paragua or Antonio as reserved it would have been a formidable team. Only GM Catalino Saddora and GM Eugene Torre DESERVES a spot on the Philippine Chess Team, the rest GM John Paul Gomez, GM Jayson Gonzales and IM Paulo Bersamina should NEVER have been included in the first place as they are of inferior quality. This shows the world how INCOMPETENT the National Chess Federation of the Philippines under its President Prospero Pichay together with NCFP Officials GM Jayson Gonzales and Atty Edmundo Legaspi (aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb).
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
NCFC POC hadlang sa mga Filipino na may ambisyon katulad ni Wesley So na hnd binigyan ng karapatan pumili ng federation para matupad ang pangarap na maging world champion. Dahil dito dalawang taon ang masasayang sa kanyan chess career at development as a chess player. Hnd dn kinilala ng PSC POC NCFP ang kanyang pagkapanalo ng University Wold Championship at ibang chess tournament na siya ang nagkampeon katulad sa US NCAA.
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
wala talaga ,corruption ang tema dito pataasan ng ihi, psc at ncfp officials ,magpakamatay na kayo para umunlad naman ang sports sa pilipinas !!!! wala katong maitutulong kundi mangurakot lang!!!
You can call me as Blogger1 I totally agree with your comments to all Anonymous bloggers, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision. This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas. Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these. Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?
I totally agree with your comments Mr. Anonymous, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision. This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas. Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these. Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?
I totally agree with your comments Mr. Anonymous, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision. This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas. Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these. Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?
Phlippines got CRUSHED by Ukraine with only GM Eugene Torre & GM Catalino Saddora salvaging a hard-earned draw. GM Johnn Paul Gomez & IM Paulo Bersamina (touted as the next Wesley So & future of Phil Chess by paid journalist Joey Villar of Phil Star & NCFP official & Wesley So Hater National Master Atty Edmundo Legaspi aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb) FALTERED BADLY. The NCFP fielded a weak team & they are even fielding as reserve another Wesley So hater NCFP Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales. These three, NCFP President Prospero Pichay, NCFP Executive Director GM Jayson Gonzales & NCFP Official NM Atty Edmundo Legaspi (aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb) are CERTIFIED Wesley So HATER & responsible for BLOCKING & REFUSING to grant the RELEASE of GM Wesley So even though the Phil Sports Commission Chairman Garcia already indicated they wont object or block GM So transfer of federation. These 3 NCFP officials are RESPONSIBLE for the Black Propaganda and Media-Bashing of GM Wesley So thru their PAID Assassin- Journalist namely Joey Villar of Philippine Star, Bobby Ang of Business World and Nil Maglas a free-lance journalist & wannabe chess expert contanstly bashing GM So at the facebook page “Ahedres ng Pilipinas”.
If the Philippine Chess Team has GM Wesley So in Board 1, GM Catalino Saddorra in Board 2, GM Oliver Barbosa in Board 3, GM Torre in Board 4 with GM’s Mark Paragua or Antonio as reserved it would have been a formidable team. Only GM Catalino Saddora and GM Eugene Torre DESERVES a spot on the Philippine Chess Team, the rest GM John Paul Gomez, GM Jayson Gonzales and IM Paulo Bersamina should NEVER have been included in the first place as they are of inferior quality. This shows the world how INCOMPETENT the National Chess Federation of the Philippines under its President Prospero Pichay together with NCFP Officials GM Jayson Gonzales and Atty Edmundo Legaspi (aka BantayogNgLahi in Chessbomb).
Tough competition.
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
RP team line-up is not good as compared the line-up of wesley so and barbosa in 2012 chess olympiad. If the National Chess Fed.Phils agreed to play wesley so, then release him to shift federation, it would be a strong team ever w/ super gm sadorra ,torre , and paragua for reserved. Expect a losing team..but do your best RP team, good luck and god bless…
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
Ang mga NCFP official dapat mag-move on na! The new issue now is how to give the “REAL SUPPORT” for Wesley’s ambition. They should stop bashing and making drama. Kung sana, di naging mataas ang ego nang mga NCFP officials, nakalaro sana si Wesley sa Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014. Patuloy pa ring pinapahirapan si Wesley para sa kanyang release… I don’t get their stance here? Wala naman silang mapapala…
Sana pinaglaro na lang si So for last time, then ibigay ang release, and it is up to Wesley So what he would like to do on his career. Maybe someday, once achieving his goals/dreams, all the questions now that being raised will have an answer. On the other hand, NCFP should focus to fix the chess system in the Philippines at comparable international standards and expose, support more players at international competition scene.
NCFC POC hadlang sa mga Filipino na may ambisyon katulad ni Wesley So na hnd binigyan ng karapatan pumili ng federation para matupad ang pangarap na maging world champion. Dahil dito dalawang taon ang masasayang sa kanyan chess career at development as a chess player. Hnd dn kinilala ng PSC POC NCFP ang kanyang pagkapanalo ng University Wold Championship at ibang chess tournament na siya ang nagkampeon katulad sa US NCAA.
What happen to GM Barbosa? Hnd nila piadala plane ticket niya kaya hnd nakakuha visa. Sayang naman ang pagkakataon na makalaro siya sa chess olympiad.
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama
i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama
i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
iam a chess player from quezon city hall in my personal view it is perfectlly put GM sadorra at bd 1 followed by GM eugene torre on bd 2 GM gomez at bd 3 paolo bersamina at bd 4 when GM sadorra gets tired from playing bd 1 you cant put gm gomez at bd 1 sigurado bugbog sa bd 1 yan mali ang bd fielding ni gm jayson gonzalez dapat si torre ang nasa bd 2so that he alternate playing bd 1 to gm sadorra ang tagal na ni jayson gonzalez na naglalaro at team captain di pa rin marunong mag board fielding ng tama
i am ALEX MALGAPO FR QC PLANNING OFFICE and personal friend of GM EUGENE TORRE
wala talaga ,corruption ang tema dito pataasan ng ihi, psc at ncfp officials ,magpakamatay na kayo para umunlad naman ang sports sa pilipinas !!!! wala katong maitutulong kundi mangurakot lang!!!
malapit na makulong pitchay na yan.plunder.
You can call me as Blogger1
I totally agree with your comments to all Anonymous bloggers, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision.
This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas.
Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these.
Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?
-BLOGGER1
I totally agree with your comments Mr. Anonymous, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision.
This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas.
Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these.
Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?
I totally agree with your comments Mr. Anonymous, you made a point. Again, our chess sports is tainted by political agenda, not to mentioned that they are run by former congressman, a politician himself. In my own personal opinion walang masama sa hinahangad ni Wesley na i-release siya na lisanin and NCF para makalaro siya sa under the umbrella of USCF where there is a strong lienup up of competition and chances of getting a higher rating and eventually became part of the world’s elite group. Para din naman ito sa kanya at sa country’s prestige. One more thing, Wesley was determined to play for Philippines for the last time in the Olympiad before siya tuluyang umalis at kumalas sa NCF at sa kanyang home team. This is not an act of selfishness. Prospero Pichay by not signing Wesley out and keeping silent for several months is an indication of “an iron clad rule” na could be an interpretation of punishing Wesley So for breaching his contract with NCF. Totoo, there will be a breach of contract and Wesley is obligated to play for and play only the NCF mandated tournaments. But they also have to consider that Wesley is in his highest peak right now, His burning desire and ability to be in the elite group has come and to make him wait for several years is not a wise decision.
This is for self-prestige and karangalan din ito sa bansang Pilipinas.
Bottomline, Wesley So could still be playing in the Philippine team right now had it not of the overwhelming egos that the NCF officials have. If there is someone to blame for the downfall or degrading of the Philippine Chess, I will point the finger to the officials and not to the players. How many more Wesleys will go through all these.
Di ba noon, under Campomanes era, wala tayong ma-iproduce na GM dahil limited ang tournaments na puwedeng makapaglaro yung mga players natin. What we need is exposure to the big dance, talent alone is not enough. Competing in big events and dreaming to become big is something that our chess officials should support and find ways to accommodate the needs o fplayers and the need of the team. It should be a win-win solution. How about getting a dual citizenship for Wesley, so he can play under the American flag or under the Philippine flag?