Champion at DepEd Chess Tournament

Aizzzzzt.  I just captured the 2010 DepEd Chess Sports Olympics individual award with a score of 12 out of 14 games.  The final game was so crucial because my score is tied with another player from another team.  We both have 11 points.  Sitting at board 1, I made it sure to give my opponent a tough game, and I did.  Several exchanges ensued and after the smoke was cleared I was a piece-up and had an advantage on my time clock.  My opponent resigned after I trapped her Queen several moves later.

Thank you God for giving this victory.

Badminton Delight!

Just had my 1st badminton team tournament at DepEd-CO and you know what?  Our team (Orange - Mercury) won with a score of 3-2 against the blue team.  I thought, the games were a picnic because we scored easily 3-0 until our opponents rallied to win the next 2 games.  Should I say this?  I was part of the losing player from the team.  Haayyy...

Hopefully, I can perform better next time.  See you next time guys...

Dumbest Move I Saw

I watched the game of basketball at DepEd Central office between Orange team (my team) and Green team with the former having a one point lead with 4 seconds left and a ball possession.  Nelson, my buddy, made an inbound pass to his team mate who dribbled the ball away and with time expiring the receiver suddenly stopped and threw the ball up in the air... sadly, an opponent was there to catch it and hastily made a shot... boom!  Our team lost a seemingly winning game.  Whatta game!

Manny Pacquiao Wins Again

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines did it again!  He won his 8 division title and was the first boxing athlete to do so.  Kudos Manny.  You made us Filipinos great again.

Macy and Ranjie's Wedding Rites

Sorry guys, I was late in posting the pictures of Macy and Ranjie's wedding ceremony. Press this link >>>pics from the wedding<<< from facebook.  Enjoy!

Attending a Workshop at TICC

I am now attending a Regional Cluster Training Workshop for Filipino Teachers at Tagaytay City International Convention Center.  Though I am acting as a technical staff, I learned a lot of information on Filipino language.  The speakers are very smart and energetic.  Kudos to all participants from Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, and NCR.

Stalled to Another Draw

Aiiiizzzzzzzzt.  I was stalled to another draw on  my chess game yesterday.  My opponent was not that good but I was afraid to make some attack.  I don't know why?  I really don't know why??  Fear factor caught me.  I have played so many games at chesscube almost every night.  Yet, came actual game and I wasn't able to make any improvement on my position.  It was a sad day for me.  Hopefully I can make another victory this coming Friday.

My opponents were all up against me, they were trying to crush me, and they got better each game.  Oh I got so tired and sometimes so cautious of them.


Where is my killer instinct?  It is all tainted with fear.  Fear of losing...

We Missed You Matthew

My family visited our deceased first born son Matthew at Lourdes Memorial Park located at Malabon City, Philippines.  It was not crowded as it used to be during the the past years I visited the place.  Maybe because of the long vacation offered to employees (that they visited the place earlier) and the continuous rain that hit the city.   We had a long walk this afternoon due to rerouting that made the day very difficult.