00:00 In the third time, the Philippine Chess Hall of Fame Rapid Tournament will be held at Farmers Plaza in Cubao, Quezon City.
00:08 This is the story of Daryl Oclares of PT Sports.
00:11 As a tribute to the famous chess players of the country,
00:17 the Philippine Chess Hall of Fame Rapid Tournament will be held in the third time on Saturday at Farmers Plaza in Cubao, Quezon City.
00:25 The tournament was officially announced at a press conference on Monday, which was attended by several famous chess players.
00:32 The National Chess Federation of the Philippines' Director Martin Gaticales and Asia's First Grandmaster Eugene Torre were the first to attend.
00:40 According to Gaticales, it's time for the famous Pinoy wood pushers to be recognized for their achievements in our country.
00:47 It's giving a respect to the old time here, to the great players.
00:54 They will remember just like our parents, to give recognition.
01:02 Eight chess masters will be crowned in the NCFP Hall of Fame,
01:07 including the renowned conqueror of Odessa, Grandmaster Rosendo Carion Balinas Jr.
01:12 Torre also said that the Hall of Famer in sports is a big deal,
01:17 and that it will be a recognition to give inspiration to the next generation of chess players.
01:23 It's very important for the chess family to recognize our chess heroes.
01:29 Just like our recognition and celebration to our heroes, our country.
01:38 In a small way, it's also good to inspire the future generations and our future champions.
01:50 Gaticales invited the chess players in the country who participated in the tournament.
01:55 The third edition will be held next Saturday, probably on the fourth floor of the Palinas.
02:03 We usually have a PPM, Facebook Messenger.
02:09 This time, it's open to all chess players, rated, unrated, master, title, international, senior, young.
02:20 We can't stay young, young kids.
02:23 Charlie Loclares for Pagbansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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