Participants of Tata Steel Chess Tournament Masters 2015

tHe 77th Tata Steel Chess Tournament: 9 - 25 January 2015 in Wijk aan Zee. Reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen is going to take upon some of his / her main opposition on the 77th Tata Metal Chess Tournament by 9 - 30 Jan. Latest world number two and rising star of the chess world Fabiano Caruana, and winner of the 2014 Tata Steel Chess Tournament Levon Aronian will both play at the tournament. Fabiano Caruana, along with champion with the 2014 Tata Steel Chess Tournament Levon Aronian may both equally participate in on the match. They will be joined by Women's World Chess Champion Hou Yifan and Dutch players Anish Giri and Loek van Wely. The actual match is going to take place in it's conventional area involving Wijk aan Zee, nevertheless may also stop by Rotterdam along with the Hague. Name Country Rating Position GM Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2862 1 GM Caruana, FabianoITA 2820 2 GM Aronian, Levon ARM 2797 6 GM Giri, Anish NED 2784 7 GM So, Wesley USA 2762 10 GM Vachier-Lagrave,Maxime FRA 2757 13 GM Wojtaszek, Radoslaw POL 2744 15 GM Radjabov, Teimour AZE 2734 20 GM Ding, Liren CHN 2732 22 GM Ivanchuk, Vasil UKR 2715 33 GM Hou, Yifan CHN 2673 70 GM Van Wely, Loek NED 2667 81 GM Saric, Ivan CRO 2666 82 Average rating : 2746 Category : 20 FIDE-ratings of January 2015

MMA Slugfest 2015 MIX MARTIAL ARTS - in Koronadal

Full fight card for MMA Slugfest 2015 in Koronadal announced .Peter B. Miguel 2ndMixed Martial Arts Slugfest Organizershas already released the upcoming fight card for the event which will be held on January 9, 2015 6 PM at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center, Hinugyaw Festival 2015 in Koronadal City. Mark Co (CMMA) vs Raynald Tumampos (KHJ) Michael Lim (CMMA) vs Ken Quintos (KHJ) Arnel Losaria (COMAIPHIL) vs BenjieOliveros (Jem Fitness Academy) Jeff Gilo (Observe MMA) vs Shammah Calimbo (JJ de Davao) Klent Jumalon (Observe MMA) vs Kim Grande (Nightmare MMA) Erwin Gumba (Observe MMA) vs Arnold Garde (CMMA) Chung Lee Wata (Nightmare MMA) vs Mark Bertulfo (CMMA) Jaylord Levterio (Nightmare MMA) vs Marlon Cruzpero ( AXC- MMA) Ramil Maslog (Kidapawan Kombat) vs Emmanuel Belleza (JJ de Davao) Jhon Paul Herbolingo (Spartam) vs Dennis Quinonero (CMMA) Dindo Camansa (Team Manila) vs Jemery Quinonero (CMMA) Admission for Slugfest 2015 is FREE, get your free tickets now at the office of City Councilor Junette Hurtado or call 083- 2288-1751 or 09083031111

Lakambini ng Koronadal 2014 winners

Dorothy Gabriela Cosico was crowned Lakambini ng Koronadal 2014 winner last night, January 4, 2014the event was attended by thousands of Koronadaleños, city officials and other guests at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center.

Dorothy Gabriela Cosico stand out among other candidates and an early favorite,and bagged the coveted crown. She also won a number of minor awards including Miss Photogenic, Miss Amity and was also named Best in Swimsuit. Below are the rest of the winners for Lakambini ng Koronadal 2014. Kristie Mae Lagang representing Brgy. Concepcion was named Lakambini ng koronadal 2014 1st Runner-up. Lakambini ng Koronadal 2014 Candidate #7 - Gabriela Dorothy Cosico Triplink South Travel Center 1st Runner-up Candidate #9 - Kristie Mae Lagang Brgy. Concepcion 2nd Runner-up Candidate #10 - Kimberly Gomez Brgy. Sta. Cruz 3rd Runner-up Candidate #3 - Krizzah Jan Diazon La Forteza Pharmacy 4th Runner-up Candidate #8 - Leslie Tuazon Brgy. Zone III Minor Awards Miss Photogenic Candidate #7 - Gabriela Dorothy Cosico Miss Amity Candidate #7 - Gabriela Dorothy Cosico Smart Texter's Choice Candidate #1 - Kricelle Vine Maha Al-Zaabi Best in Production Outfit Candidate #10 - Kimberly Gomez Best in Swimsuit Candidate #7 - Gabriela Dorothy Cosico Best in Evening Gown Candidate #10 - Kimberly Gomez - See more at: http://www.southcotabatonews.com/2014/01/lakambini-ng-koronadal-2014-winners.html#sthash.vGUTtzfY.dpuf

7th KIDAPAWAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Feb. 07-08.

7th KIDAPAWAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Feb. 07-08. THE annual 7th Kidapawan Open Chess Championships is set on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Kidapawan Convention Center in Kidapawan City.

NCFP regional director and international magician James Infiesto and Skye, Chief Arbiter Alfred Moulic of 7th Kidapawan Open Chess Championship, Sportswriters of Davao President Lito Delos Reyes and Eden, and sports coordinator and writer Charles Maxey. It will be held in celebration of the city's foundation day.

DAVAO City's international master (IM) Oliver Dimakiling as the holder of the title in the 6th Kidapawan Open Chess Championship. "We're expecting more than 100 players," said lawyer Dan Calica of the organizing Kidapawan Chess Club Inc. KCCI has successfully conducted the event in bringing not only players from Mindanao but from all over the country. "This has helped in honing the skills of our chess players here in Kidapawan and Cotabato province," Calica said. It is open to all Filipino players or all ages, rated or non-rated, male or female, residing anywhere in the Philippines. The champion will earn P15,000 with a medal, second P10,000 with a medal, third P5,000 with a medal and fourth P3,000 with a medal. The 5th to 10th placers will each get P1,000. Special awards will go to the best kiddie, best female and best junior player. The 9-round Swiss System event is supported by the Notre Dame of Kidapawan for Boys and Girls High School Alumni Association Batch 1985, Kidapawan City Government and Mayor Joseph Evangelista. Registration fee is P200 for Kidapawan residents and P300 for non-Kidapawan residents. Deadline of registration is on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. Game starts immediately at 10 a.m. All entries must be submitted by email to kidapawanchessclub@yahoo.com or contact KCCI president Dr. Ted Calica (0939-2632482) or chief arbiter Alfred Moulic (0942-3844915). "Players are encourage to bring their own chess set and chess clock," Calica said. - LITO DELOS REYES

HINUGYAW 2014 FESTIVAL-KORONADAL CITY SCHEDULES

December 15, 2013 - January 15, 2014 Grand Bazaar/ Trade Fair Rizal Park

Agri Trade Fair SMRAA - front Parking Lot December 18, 2013 | Wednesday Inter- Barangay Basketball Competition - Opening South Cotabato Gym December 28, 2013 | Saturday Opening 1st Mayor PBM Badminton Competition Mav's Court | 8:00 AM Press Conference City Hall Lobby | 8:30 AM Opening Hip-hop Dance Competition - Selection Gaisano Grand Mall | 3 PM January 4, 2014 | Saturday Fun Run 4:00 AM Motocross Opening Ladera Farm | 6 AM Practical Shooting Competition Rizal Park | 6 AM PBM Chess Tournament Gaisano Grand Mall | 8 AM Opening Kasadyahan sa Dalan (Beer/ Food Fest) Jaycees Avenue | 4 PM Lakambini ng Koronadal South Cotabato Gym | 7 PM January 5, 2014 | Sunday Duathlon South Cotabato Gym | 5 AM Sikad Koronadal Gaisano Grand Mall | 6 AM Motocross Championship Ladera Farm | 8 AM Kasadyahan sa Dalan Jaycees Avenue | 6 PM January 6, 2014 | Monday Extreme River Adventure (Mindanao wide) Siok Falls | 6 AM Wreath Laying Ceremony (17 Martyr's) KCES-I | 8 AM Veterans and Pioneer Settlers Luncheon KCES- I Covered Court | 10 AM Opening Ceremony: A Heroes Story 17th Martyrs Recognition of Distinguished Men & Women of City of Koronadal South Cotabato Gym | 4 PM Kasadyahan sa Dalan Jaycee Avenue | 7 PM January 7, 2014 | Tuesday Farmer's Festival Rizal Park | 6 AM Hip-Hop Dance Competition - Finals Gaisano Grounds | 3 PM Kasadyahan sa Dalan Jaycee Avenue | 9 PM January 8, 2014 | Wednesday Mixed Martial Arts Weighing/ Media Presentation Gaisano Atrium | 2 PM Kasadyahan sa Dalan Jaycee Avenue | 8 PM January 9, 2014 | Thursday Kapihan & Anniversary Mass Christ the King Cathedral | 5:30 AM Long Board Competition Rizal Park | 7 AM Mixed Martial Arts Competition South Cotabato Gym | 6 PM Asia Brewery Night South Cotabato Gym Kasadyahan sa Dalan Jaycee Avenue | 9 PM January 10, 2014 | Friday Street Showdown - Drumline Competition Gensan Drive | 8 AM Civic Military Parade 6: 30 AM Anniversary Program SMRAA Grand Stand | 10 AM Inter-Barangay Basketball Championship South Cotabato Gym| 2 PM Piyesta Korona South Cotabato Sports Complex | 5 PM Hinugyaw Dance Troupe Chingay Parade Presentation Alunan Avenue & Roundball | 5 PM Celebrity Night - City Sponsor South Cotabato Gym | 7 PM Disco sa Kalye/ Foam Party 9 PM Announcement of Winners 11 PM Pangkabuhayan Showcase 11 PM January 11, 2014 | Saturday Swimming Competition South Cotabato Sports Complex | 6 AM January 12, 2014 | Sunday Golf Tournament Paraiso Golf Course | 6 AM Chinese New Year Celebration 296 2 0 845

DALIAO TORIL CHESS TOURNAMENT

DALIAO TORIL CHESS TOURNAMENT on Dec. 27-28, 2014 @ Barangay Daliao Basketball Court, Toril, Davao City Category: OPEN, CLASS B, Under 15 years old, Under 10 years old Registration: FREE if you bring chess set (No chess set, no play) Tournament format: 6 or 7 rounds swiss system with 30 minutes rapid play Prizes: Open champ 5k, Class B Champ 4k, Under 15 champ 4k, Under 10 champ 3k. with runner-ups prizes in each category. This is open to all chess players!! >>Registration at the venue 8:00AM to 9:00AM Contact person: will be posted soon..

1st MP (MANNY PACQUIAO) CUP OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT 2014

(In Celebration of his 36th Birthday.) Venue: ROBINSONS PLACE Gen. Santos City Mall, Gen.Santos City Date: December 21-23 Time: 10 A.M. PRIZES: Open category: Champion 100K 1st 50K 2nd 30K 3rd 20K 4th 10K 5th-8th 5K CLASS B Category Open to all 1900 and below ratings.1ST 30K 2nd 20K 3rd 10 K 4th 5K 5th-8th 2K each. KIDDIES CATEGORY BY TEAM 4 PLAYERS each team, open to all elementary level 12 yrs old below. 1ST 15K 2ND 10K 3RD 5K 4TH 3K 5TH-8TH 1K each REGISTRATION FEE: OPEN Category P500; CLASS B Category P500; 1900 rating below Kiddies Category: FREE registration. CONTACT PERSONS: TEKBONG JULOM 09283083880 JOULE SURPOSA 09328736617 JIMMY DANO 09095588658 ALFRED MOULIC 09423844915