This
time without the eyeglass, the Palau President Johnson Toribiong had a
picture taken with me on August 09, 2009 at the piano in Waves
Restaurant of Palau Royal Resort. He checked the photo and said, "It
must look good because Robert is my friend." (Photo by: Jaime Guevarra)
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name : ROBERTO A. HERNANDEZ
Home and Mailing Address : Palau Royal ResortP. O. Box 10108
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Email Address : robert_flor31154@yahoo.com
robert.flor31154@gmail.com
palau.chess@gmail.com
Home Phone : +(680)488-2000 ext. 114
+(680)488-2000 ext. 731 (work)
Mobile : +(680)778-5392
Citizenship : Filipino
License : C Class – own transport
#009-40-5114
FIDE Instructor Title : FIDE ID 16600010 Year Awarded - 2014
License : 2014-2015
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1978-1979 Yamaha School of Music (Piano)
1972-1973 Sto. Nino Vocational School
Paombong, Bulacan Philippines
(Stenography and Typewriting)
1968-1972 Graduated High School
Hagonoy Institute
Hagonoy, Bulacan Philippines
1962-1968 Graduated Primary School
Hagonoy Elementary School
Hagonoy, Bulacan Philippines
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS JOINED
Secretary/Treasurer, Palau Chess Federation – (Member of FIDE, 2005)General Secretary, Palau Chess Federation - 2013-Present
Chairman, Knights and Rooks Chess Club (Palau)- Founded Sept. 15, 2002
National Arbiter, Palau Chess Federation
FIDE Instructor, World Chess Federation (FIDE) 2014-2015
Business Manager, Pentecostal Missionary (Church of Christ) 4th Watch 2006-2007
President, Pentecostal Missionary (Church of Christ) 4th Watch (Palau Locale) 2008-2010
Vice President, Pentecostal Missionary (Church of Christ) 4th Watch (Palau Locale) 2015
Chess Columnist, Tia Belau Newspaper (December 29, 2002 – Present)
Auditor, The Filipino Community in Palau (2004-2006)
Member, The Filipino Community in Palau (2002- Present)
Member/Donor, Ministry of Health & Palau Red Cross Society (Hospital # A-52598)
Asst. Treasurer, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch (Palau Locale) 2011
P. R. O., Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch (Palau Locale) 2012-2013
Asst. Business Manager, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch (Palau Locale) 2014
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
A. Palau Royal ResortP. O. Box 10108
(Contact Person: Isao Takahashi, General Manager (488-2000)
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 01 June 2007 – Present Musician/Purchasing Department Assistant
Duties:
1. MusicianØ Playing instrumental piano music at Waves Restaurant of Palau Royal Resort from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Ø Accepting requested music and songs from customers.
Ø Sing a song or two if requested by guests. No microphone needed.
Ø Play instrumental keyboard music at Breeze Bar of Palau Royal Resort from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Ø Set the keyboard before every playing.
Ø Accepting requested songs or music. Singing if necessary but without microphone.
Ø Secure the keyboard, cords and adapter at exactly 11:00 pm.
> Helping in filing purchase order forms from local and international suppliers.
> Accepting deliveries of local suppliers in the absence of in-charge.
> Helping in unloading imported goods/supplies from container to the main store room.
> Using internet to search for lyrics and music scores of additional songs to my
repertoire of international songs.
> Shopping for stocks at local stores if necessary.
3. Any other AD Hoc duties that may be required.
B. Tia Belau Newspaper
Medalaii, Koror, Palau 96940
29 December 2002 – Present Chess Columnist/Contributor
Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez column
Island Times Newspaper
Koror, Palau 96940
August – September 2006 Chess Columnist/Contributor
Chess Articles and reports of 1st Palau
Invitational Chess Championship
Duties:
1. Contributor
> Typing the latest results of locally held chess tournaments in their office. Using
flash drive (USB) now in submitting articles.
>If there is no ongoing tournament, I feature the players’ performances, ratings, best
games and other chess related activities in the past and future.
> Scanning the picture (if any) for the featured player of the week.
> Scanning the two (2) chess puzzles and their captions.
C. Private Tutor- Part-Time (Piano or Keyboard)
> Teaching children or adult piano or keyboard in their house once or twice a week.
> Using “The Complete Organ Player” by Kenneth Baker for keyboard or Yamaha
Electone. It has 7 books and 7 cassette tapes.
Ø Using notes for kids and by ear to adults according to students' preference.
Ø Giving them homework at the end of the session to practice.
Ø Taught Win Win Naing (Thai) piano in May 04, 11, 2002, April 20, 27, 2002.
Ø Taught
Mr. Belechel Ngirngebedangel (Palauan) keyboard in January 26, 28,
1999; February 01, 03, 11, 17, 23, 25, 1999; May 04, 09, 12, 1999; June
13, 15, 25, 1999 & May 08, 2002.
Ø Taught Yi-Yi Thein (Thai-Burmese) piano in May 18, 2002.
Ø Taught Blaire Philips (American) piano in February 21, 2004.
Ø Taught Marina Toribiong (American-Palauan) piano in January 11, 13, 18, 25, 2005 and February 01, 2005.
Ø Taught Freja Asanuma (Palauan) piano in January 20, 2005, February 03, 16, 2005 and March 03, 17, 2005.
Ø Taught a teenager boy (Filipino) keyboard in 1990.
Ø Taught Kathlyn and Cessa Jumaquio keyboard in 1991-1992 (Once a week).
Ø Taught Sheila Castanares (Filipino) keyboard in February 17, 24, March 03, 1999.
Ø Taught
Reagan Belechel Ngirngebedangel (Palauan) keyboard in June 27, 29,
1999; January 13, 20, 27, February 03, 10, 11, 18, 25, June 13, 15, 25,
27, 29, July 04, 07, 11, 13, 18, 25, 27, August 01, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22,
24 and 29, 2000. September 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 2001.
Ø Taught Calin Garrett (American) piano in March 09, 16, 2000.
Ø Taught Rafael Castro (Filipino) keyboard in October 21, 28, November 11, 18, 25, December 02, 09, 24, 31, 2000.
Ø Taught Uroi Salii (Palauan) piano from May 11, 2000 to April 11, 2002. Once a week.
Ø Taught Keo, Dirramong and Nirblush Tmechetul (Palauans) piano in August-December, 2005. Thrice a week.
Ø Taught Jasmine Yano (Palauan) piano from 2005 to July 25, 2009 (Twice a week).
Ø Taught Kristel Richardson (Filipino-American) piano in June, 2006 and April 20, 2007-May 04, 2007. Once a week.
Ø Taught
Ken Pastrana (Filipino) keyboard in August 21, 22, 2006; March 09, 10,
2007, April 14, 2007, May 04, 5, 12, 2007, June 16, 22, 30, 2007, July
28, 2007, August 04, 11, 18, 2007, Sept. 01, 08, 29, 2007, Oct. 06, 13,
20, 27, and Nov. 03, 10, 2007; January 05, 2008. January 03, 24, 2009.
Ø Taught James dela Cruz (Filipino) piano in 2005.
Ø Taught China Kuo (Taiwanese) piano from November 25, 2005 – August 05, 2006 twice a week.
Ø Taught Yuriko Irikedamoto (Japanese-Palauan) piano in April 01, 08, 2006 and June 10, 17, 2006.
Ø Taught Otsi and Aya (Filipino-Palauan) keyboard from December 2005- June 2006.
Ø Taught a Filipino-Palauan girl keyboard in 2007 for 3 months (once a week).
Ø Taught a Filipino girl keyboard in 2007 for 2 months (once a week).
Ø Taught Angel Joy Pastrana (Filipino) keyboard in April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2008, May 03, 10, 2008 and June 14, 2008.
Ø Taught
Rhea Mission and Ronald Mission (Filipinos) keyboard in June 17, 20,
2008, July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, 2008; August 05, 12, 23, 2008; Sept. 16,
20, and Oct. 18, 25, 2008.
Ø Taught 3 Filipino daughters of a lady doctor piano in 1990. (Once a week for 2 years in Bayanan, Muntinlupa City Philippines.
Ø Taught Michelle (Filipino) keyboard for one year in 1990 (Philippines).
Ø Taught 2 Filipino kids (boy and girl) Electone organ in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines in 1991-1992.
Ø Taught
Liam Bornovski (Israeli) keyboard-Feb.19, 2010- May 22, 2010; Feb. 19,
26, March 05, 12, 26, April 09, 30, May 07, 21, 2011.
Ø Taught
Gayle Bornovski (Israeli) guitar/ keyboard-Feb.20, Nov. 06, 13, 20, 27,
Dec. 11,18, 2010-Jan. 08,15, 22, 29, Feb. 19, 26, March 05,12, 26,
April 09, 23, 30, May 07, 14, 21, 28, 2011(once a week).
Ø Taught Nicole Odviar (Filipino) keyboard on Feb.14, -May 16, 2010 (once a week).
Ø Taught Chian-Chian (Chinese) keyboard on Feb. 17, 2010 –Feb. 23, 2011 (2x a week-Fri. 5-6 pm, Sat. 10-11 am)
Ø Taught Yo-Yo Hseu (Taiwanese) piano on Feb. 24, 2010-April 10, 2010.
Ø Taught Carol Hsu (Taiwanese) piano/guitar on Feb. 24, 2010 – Aug. 25, 2010 (twice a week).
Ø Taught Blaire Philips guitar in July 2010.
Ø Taught Maria Luisa Moses (Filipino) keyboard every Sat. 12:30-1:30 pm starting on Aug. 07, 2010- Oct. 23, 2010.
Ø Taught
Ethan Nate Meyar (Palauan grandson of Palau President Johnson
Toribiong) piano on May 14, 21, 28, June 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 2011.
In 2012, twice a week (Fri. 4-5 pm, Sat. 9-10 am).
Ø Taught Shinji Otsuka (Japanese-Filipino) keyboard on June 08, 10, 15, 17, (2 hours every Saturday till Dec. 2013.
Ø Taught Mohammad Manik Hossain (Bangladeshi) keyboard on March 30, April 06,13, 20, 27, May 04, 11,18, 25, June 07, 2011
Ø Taught Anthea Escobido (Filipino) keyboard on June 07, 10, 15, 17, 22, 2011 and 2013.
Ø Taught Paquito Suringa, Jr. (Filipino) keyboard on July 01, 2011.
Ø Taught Aira (Filipino) keyboard on Sunday (once a week -2 hours) Dec. 2010
> Taught Moded Whipps (daughter of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr.) piano (once a week) but 2 hours. Her younger sister Ultei --1 hour only.
Moded piano lessons was stopped in early 2013 because her flute teacher came back to Palau.
Ultei shifted from piano to guitar - 1 hour is too much for her so 30 minutes piano and 30 minutes guitar. Later it became 45 minutes guitar and 15 minutes chess. She became hooked to chess and no more guitar and currently 90 minutes of chess on Tue. and Wed. Continued teaching chess until Ultei joined the 2014 Palau National Chess Championship (Junior Division) and finished 3rd with $50.00 cash prize and a trophy.
Teaching Ngederong Surangel 30 minutes piano Tue. and Wed. (Sept.-Dec. 2014)
> Taught Dr. Helen (Palauan) keyboard 6 times in late 2014 and early 2015.
> Teaching Kyle Lagmay Soriano (Filipino) guitar twice a week in April 2015 - present.
> Teaching Bianca (Filipino) guitar twice a week -April 2015-present.
> Teaching Samantha Tsao (Taiwanese) guitar/keyboard -April 2015-present.
> Teaching Shane Tsao (Taiwanese) guitar/keyboard -April 2015 - present.
> Teaching Taiwan Embassy Minister Joseph Ma keyboard March-May 2015
> Taught Moded Whipps (daughter of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr.) piano (once a week) but 2 hours. Her younger sister Ultei --1 hour only.
Moded piano lessons was stopped in early 2013 because her flute teacher came back to Palau.
Ultei shifted from piano to guitar - 1 hour is too much for her so 30 minutes piano and 30 minutes guitar. Later it became 45 minutes guitar and 15 minutes chess. She became hooked to chess and no more guitar and currently 90 minutes of chess on Tue. and Wed. Continued teaching chess until Ultei joined the 2014 Palau National Chess Championship (Junior Division) and finished 3rd with $50.00 cash prize and a trophy.
Teaching Ngederong Surangel 30 minutes piano Tue. and Wed. (Sept.-Dec. 2014)
> Taught Dr. Helen (Palauan) keyboard 6 times in late 2014 and early 2015.
> Teaching Kyle Lagmay Soriano (Filipino) guitar twice a week in April 2015 - present.
> Teaching Bianca (Filipino) guitar twice a week -April 2015-present.
> Teaching Samantha Tsao (Taiwanese) guitar/keyboard -April 2015-present.
> Teaching Shane Tsao (Taiwanese) guitar/keyboard -April 2015 - present.
> Teaching Taiwan Embassy Minister Joseph Ma keyboard March-May 2015
D. Private Tutor- Part-Time (Guitar or Drums)
> Teaching basic guitar lessons for kids or adults.
>Bringing my own guitar in teaching for best and fastest learning results.
>Giving my students copies of the songs that they would like to learn.
>Giving them homework to practice on before the end of the session.
>Teaching every student how to tune their guitar or drums by themselves.
>Lending students guitar/keyboard if they don’t have their own to practice on.
>Taught China Kuo guitar in September 16, 17, 30, 2006. October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2006.
>Taught Rafael Castro (Filipino) guitar in Octobr 14, 28, 1999 and December 2006 to
January 2007.
>Taught Jielton Cabierte (Filipino) guitar in November 08, 2008.
>Taught eleven (11) kids (Palauans, Americans) guitar in April-August 2006.
Taught them by group.
>Taught Miguel Pineda (Filipino) drums in Sept. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2008, Oct. 18, 25,
Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2008.
>Taught Liam Bornovski (Israeli) guitar on April, 2009-Aug. 29, 2009 (twice a week).
> Taught Mika Tsuji (Japanese) drums every Friday evening after Prayer Meeting at Pentecostal
Missionary Church of Christ for 6 sessions. She went back to Japan after working for 3 months
at Palau Royal Resort in 2013.
> Taught John Negibab (Palauan) and his family members guitar, singing from Sept. 29, 2014 to
present. Keyboard lessons will also be taught most on Saturday afternoon.> Taught Mika Tsuji (Japanese) drums every Friday evening after Prayer Meeting at Pentecostal
Missionary Church of Christ for 6 sessions. She went back to Japan after working for 3 months
at Palau Royal Resort in 2013.
> Taught John Negibab (Palauan) and his family members guitar, singing from Sept. 29, 2014 to
> Taught Dr. Helen keyboard twice in November 24, 26, 2014.
E. Piano Tuner (Part-Time)
>Tuning the piano of all students at least twice a year.
>Replacing the strings if necessary.
>Fixing the defective and non-functioning keys and pedals.
>Tuned the piano of Margarita Borja Dalton in 1997.
>Tuned the piano of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Airai, Palau in Oct. 10, 2001.
>Tuned the piano of Cherry in October 17, 2001.
>Tuned the new piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in March 14, 2006.
>Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in May 06, 2006.
>Tuned the piano of Tony Kuo in Nov. 17, 2005, May 06, 2006 and August 21, 2006.
>Tuned the second piano of Tony Kuo in August 22, 2006.
>Tuned the piano of Minister of Health Dr. Victor Yano in May 02, 2007 and in
February 09, 2008.
>Repaired the piano keys of Carlos Hiros Salii & Bilung Gloria Salii in May 16, 2001.
>Tuned the piano of Carlos Hiros Salii & Bilung Gloria Salii, Queen of Koror, Palau
in May 01, 2000, November 15, 2000, June 06, 2001 and in March 26, 2008.
>Tuned the piano of Lazar Tmechetul in July 2005.
>Tuned the piano of Annabel Lyman in November 07, 2004.
>Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in 2007.
>Tuned the piano of Minister of Social Securities Greg Ngirmang in October 09, 2001.
>Tuned the piano of Greg Gordon in November 26, 2001.
>Tuned and repaired four (4) pianos at I Love Music School in Dec. 12-13, 2001.
>Tuned the Image Restaurant piano 24 times in 8 years (1997-2005) (3 times a year)
> Tuned the piano of Palau Royal Resort in June 02, 2007.
> Tuned the piano of Palau Royal Resort in January 31, 2008 and November 02, 2008.
>Tuned the baby grand piano of the President of Palau National Olympic Committee
Frank Kyota in December 30, 2008.
>Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in February 10, 2009.
Tuned the piano of Palau Royal Resort in April 18, 2009
>Tuned the piano of Palau Royal Resort in June 14, 2009.
>Tuned the piano of Minister of Health Dr. Victor Yano in July 25, 2009.
>Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in December 05, 2009.
Tuned and repaired the piano of Yo-Yo and Carol in Feb. 22, 2010.
Tuned the piano of Annabel Lyman on March 03, 2010.
>Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto on April 09, 2010.
>Tuned the piano of Palau Royal Resort in August 08, 2010.
>Tuned the piano of Yo-Yo and Carol Hsu in Jan. 13, 2011.
> Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in 2012.
> Tuned the piano at Belau National Museum in 2012.
> Tuned the piano of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. in 2013.
> Tuned an old piano of Millan Isack in Airai in late 2013.
>Tuned 2 piano (old and new) at I Love Music School of Ngirai Tmechtul on Nov. 2013.
> Tuned the piano of Melwert Tmechtul on Dec. 23, 2013.
> Tuned the piano of Annabel Lyman in March 2014.
> Tuned the piano of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. on Dec. 16, 2014.
> Tuned the piano of Yuriko Irikedamoto in 2012.
> Tuned the piano at Belau National Museum in 2012.
> Tuned the piano of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. in 2013.
> Tuned an old piano of Millan Isack in Airai in late 2013.
>Tuned 2 piano (old and new) at I Love Music School of Ngirai Tmechtul on Nov. 2013.
> Tuned the piano of Melwert Tmechtul on Dec. 23, 2013.
> Tuned the piano of Annabel Lyman in March 2014.
> Tuned the piano of Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. on Dec. 16, 2014.
> Tuned the piano of Eric Ksau Whipps (now owned by Sen. Surangel Whipps, Jr.) in 2015.
F. Chess Teacher (Part-Time)
> Teachings are held at Knights and Rooks Chess Club (Palau), Palau Chess Federation
Office or at Jean’s Boutique and Store premises.
>Taught Jasmine Yano (Palauan) chess for one month (twice a week) at Belau
Medical Clinic.
Contact Person Gene Pastrana
P. O. Box 1662 Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
>Taught Ethan Nate Meyar chess in July 22, 29, 2011.
> Teaching Ultei Angelei Surangel chess twice a week (total 3 hours). Lately it becomes 2 and a
half hours and the last 15 minutes of every session is for Ngederong Surangel (her younger sister)
for chess introduction.
> Teaching Ultei Angelei Surangel chess twice a week (total 3 hours). Lately it becomes 2 and a
half hours and the last 15 minutes of every session is for Ngederong Surangel (her younger sister)
for chess introduction.
G. Rose Garden Resort
Meyuns Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Telephone (680)488-7172
Contact Person: George Kebekol, Manager-Owner
1. July 15, 2005 – June 22, 2006
Keyboard Player
2. June 23, 2006 – May 31, 2007
Pianist/Storeroom Supervisor
Dragon Tei, Teppan Dragon, Donburi Dragon (Japanese Restaurants)
Contact Person: Yuriko Irikedamoto
Owner-Manager
P. O. Box 678
Tel. (680)488-2997Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
3. March 2004-June 2005
Café Cashier-Purchaser
Café Olei
Palau International Airport (Departure Area)
Airai State, Republic of Palau 96940
Contact Person: Margarita Borja Dalton
Image Restaurant, Café Olei Manager
Tel. (680)488-1944 Mobile: (680)775-6272
4. July 26, 1992- March 31, 2005
Pianist/Disc Jockey
Image Restaurant
P. O. Box 1501 Ngerkebesang Koror, Palau 96940
Contact Persons: Margarita Borja Dalton
Image Restaurant Koror Palau 96940
Tel. (680)488-1944 Mobile (680)775-6272
Debbie Toribiong
Tel. (680)488-0887
(680)587-3497
5. February 04, 1992 – July 15, 1992
Keyboard Player (“Tropical Depression Band”)
Sunset Bistro
Airai State Palau 96940
Contact Person: Ellena Sutton (now based in Saipan)
6. July 1991 – February 03, 1992
Pianist
Beverly Hills Deli
Greenbelt, Makati Metro Manila
7. April 1989 – July 1991
Pianist
Sinugba Restaurant
Pasay Road, Makati, Metro Manila
8. January 1987 – April 1989
Keyboard Player/Piano-Keyboard teacher (Part-Time)
Khayam Taverna (Greek Restaurant)
Manama, Bahrain
Contact Persons: Michael Stankiewicz, Abdul Rahman Fahkro, John Potter
Khayam Taverna
P. O. Box 778 Manama, Bahrain
P. O. Box 778 Manama, Bahrain
>Taught Pakinee Shuler (Thai) Electone Organ – 1987-1989 (Bahrain)
>Taught Anfal Fahkro (Bahraini) keyboard, 1988 (Bahrain)
>Taught Yu Ling Chang, Yu Ting Chang, Ann Lin Chang (Taiwanese) keyboard,
1988-1989. I taught also their mother (Taiwanese).
>Taught a 4-year old Japanese boy piano in 1988 (Bahrain)
9. 1986-1987
Pianist/Electone Organ Tutor (Part-time)
Sinugba Restaurant
Pasay Road, Makati,
Metro Manila Philippines
>Taught Analyn Salvador (Filipino) keyboard, 1986
>Taught Jun-jun and his 2 sisters (Filipino-Chinese) Electone Organ, 1987
(Project 2, Quezon City Philippines)
>Taught their father (Filipino-Chinese) Electone Organ, 1987 (Same place)
>Taught Tracy Tayo (Filipino) Electone Organ in 1986-1987.
Pianist
Aling Asiang Specialty Restaurant
Greenbelt, Makati, Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Persons: Mr. Jose Reyes, Mrs. Imelda Reyes
11. 1983-1985
Pianist/Waiter
Plaza Café
Greenbelt, Makati, Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Person: Mr. Eddie Faustino
12. April 04, 1982 – September 28, 1982
Electone Organ Player of “First Quarter Band”
Pianist at Celestial Bar every Monday (Band’s day off)
Hayashida Hotel, Kagoshima City, Japan
H. 1980 - 1982
Pianist
The Plaza Restaurant (Branding Iron)
Makati Commercial Center, Makati, Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Person: Ms. Teresita Reyes
I. 1975 - 1980
In-house Artist/Waiter
The Plaza Restaurant
Makati Commercial Center, Makati, Metro Manila Philippines
Contact Person: Gregorio Baluyot (Now based in USA)
Ø Before being a pianist at The Plaza Restaurant, worked part-time as In-house Artist.
Ø In-charge of wedding decorations such as wedding bell with 2 live doves inside.
Ø Lettering of names of presidential table’s guests.
Ø Putting big names of bride and groom at the stage curtain.
Ø Preparing wedding march songs (cassette tape/phonograph) and red carpet arrangements.
Ø As waiter, serving customer’s drinks and food wherever assigned.
Ø Catering to high government officials’ house party.
Ø Setting tables, chairs, china wares, silver wares and cutleries to private rooms, suites
and halls.
J. 1984- 1985
Chess Tournament Organizer
The Plaza Café
Greenbelt, Makati, Metro Manila Philippines
>Organized the first ever chess tournament for all employees of The Plaza Café,
Aristocrat Restaurant and Aling Asiang Specialty Restaurant.
>Sponsoring the wooden trophies (shape of chess pieces) for the top 5 winners.
>Providing the players with score sheet and teaching them how to annotate the game.
>Lending to interested players chess books for their further learning.
>Making the games cross chart and schedule of games.
2002-Present
Chess tournaments organizer
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
>Organized the first ever chess tournament in Palau in June 09, 2002—August 04,
2002--the 2002 All-Filipino chess tournament.
>Acted as Arbiter/Player/Organizer of the event and the succeeding events.
>Organized the next one—the 2002 Open in Sept. 15—Dec. 01, 2002.
>Founded the Knights and Rooks Chess Club (Palau) on the opening day of that
tournament and was elected Chairman.
>Organized the 3 major chess tournaments in 2003—the 2003 Open in Jan. 12- April
27, 2003; the 2003 Age Group from May 25-Aug. 24, 2003 and the senior and
Junior Chess Tourney from Sept. 21—Dec. 14, 2003, winning the last one.
>Organized another 3 major chess tournaments in 2004—the 2004 Non-Master from
Jan. 11—April 11, 2004, the 2004 Open from July 11—Oct. 03, 2004 and the 2004
Rapid Chess from Oct. 24—Dec. 19, 2004. Also organized numerous blitz chess
Tourneys including the Invitational Blitz Chess in Aug. 01, 2004 won by Italian
Andrea Buriani, a tourist.
>Organized 3 more major chess tournaments in 2005—the 2005 Regular Chess Tilt
From Jan. 16—April 17, 2005; the 2005 Open from May 22—Sept. 25, 2005 and
the 2005-2006 Rapid Chess tournament from Oct. 23, 2005—Feb. 12, 2006.
>Single-handed worked to have Palau became a member of World Chess Federation.
>Organized the 2006 Palau National Chess Championship from March 19—August
06, 2006.
>Assisted Honorary Lifetime President of FIDE (World Chess Federation) Florencio
Campomanes in his visit to Palau from May 11-14, 2006. Organized an 8-player
blitz chess tournament with him as the top seed on the night of his departure.
>Organized the inaugural Ambassador Marino Rapid Chess Tournament in June 25,
July 02 and July 09, 2006. Finished tied for 1st place in the rated division.
>Organized the inaugural 2006 Palau Invitational Chess Championship with Gary
Bekker, Oceania Zone President, from Aug. 31—Sept. 04, 2006. Two players from
New Zealand, one from the Philippines and one from Australia were invited to have
Palau top 6 chess players gained their international rankings.
>Organized the 2007 Rated and Unrated Chess Tournament from Jan. 28—May 05
and the 2007 National Chess Championship--winning my first NCC title tied with 2 others.
>Organized the 2nd PICC (now known as The Ambassador Marino Cup) from Sept.
15—21, 2007. Two players from Philippines were invited.
>Organized the 2007 Palau Royal Resort Rating Chess Tournament from July 21—
Oct. 21, 2007 at PRR Dormitory 1.
>Organized the 2007-2008 Open Rapid Chess Tournament from Nov. 18, 2007—
Feb. 10, 2008.
>Organized the 2008 Palau National Chess Championship from April 26-- Nov.23.
>Organized the FIDE Rated 2009 Palau National Chess Championship from Oct. 25,
2009-Jan. 24, 2010.
>Organized the FIDE Rated 2010-2011 Palau National Chess Championship from
Nov. 14, 2010 to Feb. 13, 2011. Finished tied for 2nd and gained 13 rating points
(now 1846)
>Organized the 2011 Rapid Chess Tournament at Palau Royal Resort on March 06,-
April 10, 2011.
>Organized the 2011 Rapid Chess Tournament exclusively for PRR employees only
on the same date March 06-April 10, 2011.
>Organized the FIDE Rated 2011 Palau National Chess Championship from June 26-
Sept. 25, 2011 at Palau Royal Resort and Beken’s Store and General Merchandise.
Seven FIDE rated Palau players participated and a total of 21 players joined the
biggest ever national chess championship. Finished as co-champion with Tito
Cabunagan and Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. My FIDE rating is now 1889.
>Organized the 3rd Palau Invitational International Chess Championship held at
Palau Royal Resort from Dec. 14-19, 2011. Out of 9 invited players from Phil.,
Australia and Papua New Guinea, only one made it—Joselito Marcos of PNG.
>Organized the 3rd Paquito Suringa Cup together with Paquito Suringa from Oct. 23,
2011-March 11, 2012. This is exclusively for Palau Royal Resort employees only.
>Organized the 2012 Palau National Chess Championship and acted as Chief Arbiter. My
Deputies are fellow National Arbiters CM Bernardo Garcia and Dennis Gonzales.
>Organized the 2013 Palau Rapid Chess Championship in Feb. 2013 and was the champion by
beating Paquito Suringa, Jr. in the semi-final and Tito Cabunagan in the final.
>Organized the 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship in April 2017 and finished 2nd to Jose Celiz.
>Organized the 2013 Palau National Chess Championship held at Bethlehem Park. National Masters
certificates were given on the opening day to NM Manuel Nedic, NM Menandro Manuel, NM
Roberto Hernandez, NM Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., NM Tito Cabunagan and WNM Angelica
Parrado. Jose Celiz, the champion of this event, will be given NM title.
>Tournament Director of 2014 Palau National Chess Championship held on Nov. 16, 2014- Jan. 18,
2015. The event is divided into Top 10, Open, Women and Junior Divisions which are all>Organized the 2012 Palau National Chess Championship and acted as Chief Arbiter. My
Deputies are fellow National Arbiters CM Bernardo Garcia and Dennis Gonzales.
>Organized the 2013 Palau Rapid Chess Championship in Feb. 2013 and was the champion by
beating Paquito Suringa, Jr. in the semi-final and Tito Cabunagan in the final.
>Organized the 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship in April 2017 and finished 2nd to Jose Celiz.
>Organized the 2013 Palau National Chess Championship held at Bethlehem Park. National Masters
certificates were given on the opening day to NM Manuel Nedic, NM Menandro Manuel, NM
Roberto Hernandez, NM Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., NM Tito Cabunagan and WNM Angelica
Parrado. Jose Celiz, the champion of this event, will be given NM title.
>Tournament Director of 2014 Palau National Chess Championship held on Nov. 16, 2014- Jan. 18,
round-robin except the Open, which is Swiss system with 17 participants.
K. CASUAL EMPLOYMENT
February 12, 1985 (Tuesday) February 18, 1985 (Monday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
Singer: Lulut Garcia Singer: Ian
7:00 – 11:00 pm 7:15 – 8:00 pm
February 25, 1985 (Monday) February 26, 1985 (Tuesday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
Singer: Cathy Agana Singer: Maribel Paz
7:00-11:00 pm 7:00- 11:00 pm
February 27, 1985 (Wednesday) March 04, 1985 (Monday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
Singers: Ting Jocson Singer: Maribel Paz
Patricia del Rosario 7:00-11:00 pm
7:00 -11:00 pm
March 05, 1985 (Tuesday) March 06, 1985 (Wednesday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
Singer: (None) Singer: Ruby
Played piano instrumental 7-11pm) 7:00-11:00 pm
March 11, 1985 (Monday) March 12, 1985 (Tuesday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Phlippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
Singer: Maribel Paz Singer: Maria Elena Escarilla
7:00-11:00 pm 7:00-11:00 pm
March 13, 1985 (Wednesday) March 18, 1985 (Monday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Organist Position: Pianist
(No Singer) Singer: Maribel Paz
Played instrumental music only 7:00-11:00 pm
March 19, 1985 (Tuesday) March 20, 1985 (Wednesday)
Philippine Village Hotel Philippine Village Hotel
Par Avion Members Club Par Avion Members Club
Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Position: Pianist Position: Pianist
(No Singer) Singer: Evangeline Garcia
Played instrumental music only. 7:00-11:00 pm
March 25, 1985 (Monday) June 2005 88 hours
Philippine Village Hotel July 2005 7 ½ days
Par Avion Members Club Silas Residence
Metro Manila, Philippines Ngerkebesang Koror, Palau 96940
Position: Pianist Position: Carpenter/Mason
Singer: Maribel Paz
January 11, 1992 June 13, 1992
Utoy’s Birthday Party House Party of First Born Child
Millama Residence Koror, Republic of Palau
Summit Ville Philippines Position: Keyboard player/singer
Position: Pianist Lead singer: Ellena Sutton
July 11, 1992 July 09, 1992
Palau Arts Festival Concert -Tropical Depression Band
Koror, Republic of Palau Palau High School Koror, Palau
Position: Keyboard player/singer Position: Keyboard player/singer
December 02, 1992 December 18, 1992
Inauguration of Palau Chief Justice Dinner Cruise
Arthur Ngiraklsong On board a yacht
Judicial Building Koror, Palau Koror, Republic of Palau
Position: Keyboard player/singer Position: Keyboard player/singer
April 07, 08, 11, 21, 26, 28, 2005 July 13, 2005
May 06, 12, 2005 June 06, 09, 21, 2005 Delegate Lucio Ngiraiwet House
Batuti Art Gallery Koror, Palau 96940
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Position: Carpenter
Position: Carpenter
July 18, 2005 March 12, 2007
Ming’s Restaurant (Palasia Hotel Palau) Rip Tide Bar & Grill Koror, Palau
Farewell Party/Taiwan Ambassador’s Friend Welcome Party-German Cruise
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Position: Keyboard Player
Position: Keyboard Player
August 18, 2007 September 15, 2007
Fr. McManus Church The Penthouse Hotel (Palau)
Wedding of Dr.Tina Maledeo and Koror, Republic of Palau
Joseph Aaron Miravalles Party for Judge Larry Miller
Position: Organist/Keyboard Player Position: Keyboard Player
Jan. 04, Feb. 26, 27, March 07, 2004 May 11, 2000
Rock Island Tour Company Cruise Meyuns Koror, Palau
Position: Keyboard Player PMA Banquet Dinner
Partner: Kostang Remeliik Position: Keyboard Player
(Guitarist)
November – December 16, 2000 August 22, 2001
Koror Elementary School/ Carlos & Gloria Salii’s House
Palau Community College Cafeteria Carlos’ 30th year in service
Position: Keyboard Player Position: Pianist/Singer
Voice Lesson Teacher
December 26, 2002 Jan.14, 20, 21, 28, March 28, 2001
Carlos & Gloria Salii’s House Airai View Hotel Palau
Family Christmas Party Buffet Seafood Promotion
Position: Pianist/Singer Position: Pianist (Grand Piano)
April 25, 2002 June 16, 2002
Jeremy-Eva Wedding Reception Londa-Secilil Wedding Reception
Koror, Palau 96940 Palau Pacific Resort Poolside
Position: Pianist Position: Keyboard Player
October 23, 2004 October 03, 2001
Debbie Toribiong Warehouse Richard Brungard Law Office
Koror, Palau 96940 Koror, Palau 96940
Position: Carpenter Position: Music Arranger
November 25, 2008 March 03, 1985
Palau Royal Resort “Theme Songwriting Mrs. Topacio Residence
Contest” #4305 Bayview Subdivision
Position: Songwriter/Arranger/Singer Metro Manila, Philippines
Winner of Original Composition Position: Pianist
“That Is Origin 8”
August 22, 1999 February 12, 2003
Valerie Remengasau-Surangel Whipps, Jr. Tan-Salmorin Wedding Reception
Wedding/Reception Airai View Hotel, Palau 96940
Outrigger Palasia Hotel, Palau 96940 Position: Pianist (Grand Piano)
Position: Pianist/Singer
February 11, 12, 13, 14, 2007
Valentine’s Day Special – Waves Restaurant (Palau Royal Resort)
Position: Keyboard Player
December 11, 2008
Private Party of Palau National Olympic Committee President Frank Kyota
Kyota’s Residence Airai State, Palau 96940
Position: Pianist (Grand Piano)
December 30, 2008
New Year’s Party (Palau National Olympic Committee)
PNOC President Frank Kyota Residence Airai State, Palau 96940
Position: Pianist (Grand Piano)
TOURNEYS/MEETINGS ATTENDED/PARTICIPATED IN AUSTRALIA, RUSSIA,
Istanbul, TURKEY and Tromso, NORWAY
Istanbul, TURKEY and Tromso, NORWAY
- Participated in the Oceania Zonal Chess Championship held at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort from June 20-26, 2009 representing Palau.
- Participated in the Gold Coast Open Chess tournament held at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort from June 27-28, 2009.
- Attended the Oceania Zonal Meeting with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) General Secretary Ignatius Leong, Oceania Zone president Gary Bekker and other officials for the development of chess in the region held at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort on June 23, 2009.
- Participated in the simultaneous chess exhibition match of British Grandmaster Gawain Jones in June 23, 2009 at Gardiner Chess Center in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia.
- Represented Palau together with teammate Tito Cabunagan, team captain Jamie Kenmure and Delegate Jan-Olav Berglund in 2010 World Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.
- Represented Palau to the 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey as Board 1 player, Board 2 is Elizabeth Manuel (wife of Menandro Manuel), Board 3 is Bernardo Garcia, who gained a CM title after scoring 3.5 points in his first 7 games. Board 4 is Menandro Manuel. Same team captain in Jamie Kenmure and same Delegate- Jan Berglund.
- Attended the FIDE Trainers Seminar conducted by FIDE C.E.O Geoffrey Borg in April 2014. Topped the seminar and gained FIDE Instructor (FI) Title. The other 6 got National Instructor (NI) titles and the rest (7) got Developmental Instructor (DI) titles.
- Participated in 2014 World Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway as Board 1 in Open Section. Board 2 is Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., Board 3 is CM Bernardo Garcia while at Board 4 is Dennis Gonzales. Jeffrey Balbalosa is at Board 5/Reserve. First time also that Palau has women's team with WNM Angelica Parrado at Board 1, Baby Edna Mission at Board 2, Gladys Paloma at Board 3, 10-year-old Destiny Sisior at Board 4 (the youngest in the women's section) and at Board 5/Reserve is Joy Flores Whipps, wife of Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, the newly elected President of Palau Chess Federation and acted as Team Captain of Women's Team. Jamie Kenmure is the Team Captain of Open Section for the 3rd straight time.
- Attended the FIDE Arbiters' Seminar on its 3rd day. Jamie Kenmure is one of the trainer together with Mr. Dirk, the lecturer from Belgium.
SEMINARS ATTENDED/PARTICIPATED IN OVERSEAS
- Japanese Language Class/Seminar for employees of Palau Royal Resort who are dealing/encountering/meeting/servicing with Japanese guests. The seminar is once a week conducted by Ms. Sanny Matsui. The class was attended by Palauans, Indonesians, Taiwanese, Filipinos and Chinese nationals. It started on February 06, 2008 and ended the second batch in November 2008.
- Mandarin Basic Language Class/Seminar for employees of Palau Royal Resort. The seminar is once a week and started in July 01, 2008 conducted by Ms. Michelle Liao. The class was attended by Palauans, Indonesians and Filipinos working at the hotel. It lasted 4 months.
- Japanese Language Class/Seminar for employees of PRR who are dealing/encountering/meeting/servicing with Japanese guests. The seminar is once a week conducted by Ms. Sanny Matsui. The class was attended by Palauans, Indonesians and Filipino nationals from January 20, 2010 to March 31, 2010.
- Attended the Chess in Schools meeting at Chess Academy building in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia during the 2010 World Chess Olympiad, Sept. 24, 2010.
- Attended also the Asian Continental Meeting on Sept. 28, 2010 (Russia) with Mr. Jan-Olav Berglund (Sweden), our Delegate in Germany and Russia Olympiad. I was able to vote for Chinese-Taipei to hold chess events for the first time.
OTHER SKILLS
- Speed typing using a manual or electronic typewriter at 48 words per minute with 82% accuracy.
- Bamboo flute lessons for adults and kids. The locally made bamboo flute is one of special instruments that I can produce.
- I can assemble a bamboo group of musicians using local bamboo and wood in making marimba, a percussion instrument to replace xylophone in the group.
- Chess coaching for beginners, intermediate and advance level.
REFERENCES
Edgar Cayanan Ramoncito Marino
Asst. Food & Beverage Manager Philippine Ambassador to Palau
Palau Royal Resort Ueki Building
P. O. Box 10108
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Tel. (680)488-5077
Tel. (680)488-2000 (680)488-3344
Mobile: (680) 779- 1849 Email: philkor@palaunet.com
Email: edgar@palau-royal-resort.com
Yuriko Irikedamoto
Owner-Manager Dragon Tei Japanese Restaurant
Topside Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Tel. (680)488-2997
(680)488-6405
Email: dragon@palaunet.com
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