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Friday, September 11, 2020

(1444) MUSIC AND ME (Aug. 24, 2017) PALAU WILL HAVE FAST INTERNET BY DECEMBER 7, 2017

DURING the Palau Chess Federation Board Meeting in September 2017, PCF President Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps mentioned that the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation project is right or ahead of its project deadline and that fast internet will finally be available cheaper by December 07, 2017. Mr. Whipps is one of the Directors of BSCC.

His wife, Joy Flores Whipps, asked me in August, after I came back from 22-day vacation in Philippines, to tune their piano and 'diagnose' its problems. I like that word 'diagnose', like what I did to the piano of Jemima Finnegan prior to my vacation.

This prompt me to add the words "Piano Tuning/Fixing/Diagnosis Services" to my business card as...

I change also the old photo (2012) in the other side with a photo where I applied for Azerbaijan visa for 2016 World Chess Olympiad in Baku...

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
December 29, 2002 -- November 08, 2017

Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
Soon to be published as a book

Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
March 15, 2012 -- April 18, 2013
http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
April 25, 2013 -- November 08, 2017

The History of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
June 09, 2002 -- November 08, 2017

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

(1125) COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST PALAU VACATION HOTEL, 2 STAFF (Island Times -- Oct. 11, 2015)

TWENTY TIMES BIGGER THAN HUMANS
While being a pianist a Teppan Dragon (Japanese Restaurant) in 2006, I noticed that the place is selling the scale of Napoleon Wrasse, about 8 meter in diameter and nicely put in a frame-- for $15.00. Just this year, while jogging at Long Island Park, I saw a smaller one of about 3 feet long, -- this specie...

Source: Island Times Newspaper
   Volume 10
   No. 98
   Tuesday, October 11, 2015
   http://www.islandtimes.us
   email: islandtimes@reklai.com

Monday, September 21, 2015

(1072) FIBER OPTIC CABLE BILL TO BECOME LAW (President Remengesau to sign it on Monday)

FIBER OPTIC BILL TO BECOME LAW
(President Remengesau to Sign it on Monday)

IN A PUBLIC comment today, President Remengesau, Jr., expressed that he will be signing the bill creating a Belau Submarine Cable Corporation into law on Monday, September 21, 2015. He expressed his gratitude to all that worked toward making this very important bill become a reality.

Belau Submarine Cable Corporation took center stage in the political arena for the past eight months with majority block of the Senate, and EPUI Committee chaired by Senator Joel Toribiong holding on to the bill, citing a need for further study.

The bill become a topic of public debate on various forums, from coffee shops, to social media, to radio talk shows and to public conferences, with majority of the people showing support for the bill.

Timing and funding were two major factors inciting the debate. Timing due to the funding agency’s (Asian Development Bank) loan timetable, which is set for review and approval in December and the SEA-US Cable project’s commitment timeline, which was extended to the end of this month, September 30.

SEA-US Cable, a consortium of telephone companies laying state-of-the-art submarine fiber optic cable to Guam from Indonesia and passing close to Palau, has offered an opportunity to Palau to join in but gave Palau a deadline to commit to the project “Funding through ADB is contingent upon fiber optic cable and internet service provision management. .. be by a wholly separate entity and not PNCC”, according to the Conference Committee Report.

Senate passed on September 9, their version of the House Bill 9-163-16S, HD3, SD3, CDI, which deleted the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation as the authority to own and manage the fiber cable project and transferred the authority to Palau National Telecommunications Corporation (PNCC).

It went beyond fiber optic to expand the role of PNCC to permit and regulate all other telecom providers in Palau. House rejected the Senate’s version and bill went to Conference Committee, made up of the Senate EPUI Committee members, Senator Joel Toribiong, Senator Mark Rudimch, Senator Mlib Tmetuchl, Senator Philip Reklai and Senator Mason Whipps and House Committee of the Whole which included all members of the House.

The report from the Conference Committee retained Senate version and the members that signed the report included Senators Joel Toribiong and Mark Rudimch, and Mlib Tmetuchl. Senator Philip Reklai signed with reservations and Senator Mason Whipps did not sign.

House members of the Committee all did not sign except for Delegate Mario Gulibert. With this, the report was not adopted and was referred back to both Houses.

During Senate Sessions on September 15^th to discuss the bill, Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. made a motion to create a new committee to deal with the matter since the first committee failed.

The committee was made up of Senators Rukebai Inabo, Raynold Oilouch, Philip Reklai, Uduch Sengebau Senior, Mason Whipps, Surangel Whipps, Jr. and was chaired by Senator Hokkons Baules.

The new Senate Committee joined the House Committee of the Whole and they approved the original version of the bill, reinstating the BSCC as the authority to own, manage and procure fiber optic cable to Palau.

The new draft also reinstated other important parts of the bill including having the Minister of Finance as the initial incorporator of this corporation.

This means that the work on the financing and contracting can begin immediately while new board members are still going through the appointment and approval process so that the project timetables can be met.

Also restored is the language that states that this will not be issuing stocks but “provided that in 10 years the government may consider privatizing this corporation or establishing a public-private partnership.

The bill added appropriation of $410,000 to secure Palau’s interest in the fiber optic submarine cable. This would enable Palau to secure its interest on the SEA-US Cable project.

This new Conference Committee version of SB 9-163 was signed by all the members of the committee of both Houses.

After heated contest in the Senate by original Committee members, Senator Hokkons Baules, Senator Rukebai Inabo, Senator Uduch Sengebau Senior, Senate President Camsek Chin, Senator Mason Whipps, Senator Philip Reklai and Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. adopted the Conference Committee Report and voted to accept the bill.

The bill is set to become law on September 21, 2015 upon signing by President Tommy Remengesau, Jr.

THE OEK in one session day passes 2 major pieces of legislation with the approval of the milestone Belau Submarine Cable Corporation and the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget.

The chances for Palau to acquire an undersea fiber optic cable moves us closer to reality following the Obiil Era Kelulau's approval of the bill to establish the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation (BSCC) on September 15. President Remengesau is expected to sign the bill early next week.

The bill, HB No. 9-163-16S, HD3, SD3, CD1 cleared OEK after one of the biggest policy battles of this Ninth Constitutional Government with bill's senate opposition putting

Sources: Island Times Newspaper
Pages 1 & 10
Volume 10
No. 91
Friday
September 18, 2015

   Tia Belau Newspaper
   Pages 1 & 11
   Volume 24
   Issue 75
   September 17, 2015

Friday, August 14, 2015

PALAU IS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF INTERNET (By Jeff Barabe)

      PALAU IS SUFFERING FROM LACK OF INTERNET
                                By Jeff Barabe
   Guest Commentary -- Tia Belau Newspaper
   Page 7
July 30, 2015

PALAU is slipping further and further into the technological dark ages while the leaders of this land debate the implementation of a fiber optic cable that would provide much needed internet access. Here are my top 12 reasons that Palau needs to implement this as quickly as possible (I was going to make it a top 10 list but it keeps growing).

1. Speed: The net is growing. In 2004 the average web page required less than 1mb of data to load. Today the same page with all of the video, ads, cookies and back end is more than 5mb. So even if the speed in Palau is 5 times faster than today than in 2004, it still takes longer to load home pages like Facebook, Yahoo, etc. than it did 10 years ago.

2. Tourism: In a survey by Luxury Traveler magazine, the number one requirement for Palau’s desired “high value” tourists was internet—even over beaches, activities, etc. These tourists need to keep in touch with their office and holdings and many want to video chat with their families. In addition, many high- value travelers are using the Cloud for files and applications that are not yet available in Palau.

3. Hotels and Tour Operators: Today’s travelers want to see availability, book their travel and get a confirmation on the web. This requires integrated reservation systems that cannot work with Palau’s current internet.

4: Medicine: Lives can be saved and off islands referrals can be reduced with wi-fi remote doctors and medicine. This reason alone should be enough for the health of this nation’s citizens.

5. Communications: Facebook, iChat, Viber, Skype, etc. and then upgrading web pages. Palau is unable to communicate with families, friends and customers because of slow internet. Don’t you want to video chat with your son or daughter in the military abroad or your cousin in Oregon?

6. Computers: Whether you are using Apple or a PC, many of the programs today need to be online to operate. There are also updates and remote access that allow users to get help from abroad. Not available in Palau.

7. Commerce: How many times are you not able to get cash from ATM or use a credit card? What impact does it have on tourist spending more money in Palau? With no access to money, the economy suffers.

8. Government: Need to send documents, book travel, use Cloud based operation systems including accounting or integrate Palau’s government operations? Not going to happen without good internet.

9. Knowledge: Education could benefit greatly from internet. Remote teachers and lecturers, access to the world’s knowledge and just helping to bring our students into the real world.

10. Media: Want to share Palau’s culture and current events? Without fast internet, we cannot stream radio or TV programs, send news stories internationally or develop a film and television production industry.

11. Price: Our neighboring islands can get a 10 MB connection for $39.95. In Palau, a 1MB connection cost over $1,000.00. Sure it will take time for the price adjustment to occur but in the long run it will pay off.

12. Entertainment: We all just want to watch YouTube videos, movies and have access to music, games, and more. We want to surf the net and have access to the rest of the world.

Now I realize that if you are in public office, negatives are not the way to get re-elected so here is that positive spin. If Palau obtains real internet then:

1) Voters have better access to health care and lives are saved.

2) Voters need fewer off island referrals for medicine.

3) Voters have better education.

4) Voters have more money from high value tourism.

5) Voters witness more efficient government.

6) Voters have better communication with family and friends.

7) Voters have access to global media.

8) Voters get reduced internet prices.

9) Voters can get money from the ATM when they need it.

10) Voters have more to do reducing crime.

11) Voters have better access to NGO’s and funding.

12) Voters get to have fun with the internet.

The citizens of Palau could greatly augment this list but the bottom line is that without being connected to the modern world, we cannot participate. Worried about price, well, Palau has always had two price points, locals and tourists. High value tourists just want access at any price so let them carry a large part of the burden. Leaders of this nation, please help bring Palau into the 21^st century and support a fiber optic cable while we have the chance.

(Mr. Jeff Barabe is a resident businessman and internet user).

Source: Tia Belau Newspaper

Guest Commentary Section

Page 7

Volume 24

Issue 61

July 30, 2015

By Jose Rodriguez T. Senase

Reporter

Palau's chance of having faster internet connectivity by hooking into the one-time SEA-US Cable Consortium appears bleak after the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) or the National Legislature, failed to act on the Belau Submarine Cable Bill (BSCC Bill) before the July 31, 2015 deadline.

President Remengesau has stated in a letter to the Senate leadership, that the measure needs to be approved by the aforementioned date for Palau to take advantage of the opportunity.

"MicroPal and the Office of the President are working diligently on the issues with the ADB and SEA-US, however, internally, we, national leaders need to work closely and swiftly to ensure that we do not miss out on the opportunity that will no longer be available after the August 31 deadline." the President said in his July 24, 2015 letter to Senate President Camsek Chin and EPUI Committee Chairman Senator Joel Toribiong.

"ADB has indicated that in order to be in the advanced stage of loan approved and in a position to receive ADB Board approval for the loan in September, then the BSCC bill will need to be signed into law by the end of July 31," he added.

The President said prompt action would have made the opportunity viable.

"I acknowledge that this is a tall order for us national leaders, but I would like to remind you that even if this piece of legislation is signed into law by the end of this month, we, national leaders, will still need to pass another piece of legislation during the course of August in order for the ultimate selection of the SEA-US option for any deposit payment to be made," Remengesau said.

"To summarize by passing the BSCC Bill you will not be giving up any of your political power to further review the SEA-US option during the month of August," he added.

The President said for Palau to secure a place with the SEA-US, the country and FSM will need to make a combined non-refundable deposit payment of $3.2 million, in which Palau will put $1.6 million or 50% of the amount. The deposit payment need to be made by August 31, 2015.

SEA-US is set to imminently begin construction of a state of the art submarine fiber optic cable from Asia to the west coast of the United States (US) via Guam.

The cable between Asia and Guam will pass directly north of Palau and Yap and allow cost-effective and quality individual spurs to connect each territory in the main cable line.

SEA-US is made up of first rate telecommunications providers--namely Telin (Indonesia), Globe (Philippines), GTA (Guam), Hawaiian Telecom (USA) and RTI International (USA).

They have contracted NEC of Japan to build the entire cable system for SEA-US, which is critical in ensuring best in class engineering and construction.

Remengesau said the MicroPal (Palau) team that he tasked with identifying an appropriate submarine fiber optic cable project has been working diligently with their FSM counterparts on evaluating various options.

He said that after careful deliberation, the MicroPal team has informed both President Christian of FSM and himself that the best option forward to connect Palau and Yap is with the SEA-US Cable Connection.

According to the President, the MicroPal team has been working and negotiating with SEA-US since early April.

Remengesau said that recently they have been given cost information for the capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the SEA-US project and Palau would incur approximately $20 million in CAPEX for an all-in price including water-based infrastructure, and land-based infrastructure, and even essential spare parts for future use which would reduce expenditures on such parts in the future while ensuring quick repairs to minimize service disruptions.

With lack of action from the Senate EPUI Committee chaired by Senator Joel Toribiong, it is most likely that Palau timetable a have a submarine cable connection for Internet connectivity will be moved for another time at a higher cost to the country and its people.

Monday, April 13, 2015

(922) JAPANESE IMPERIAL COUPLE MOURNS, PAYS RESPECT TO WAR DEAD (Island Times April 10, 2015)

THE JAPAN Imperial couple yesterday mourned and paid their respects to those who paid the ultimate price in fierce battles on Palau during World War Two.

Palau was the scene of some of the heaviest fighting of the war. On the island of Peleliu, the Japanese withstood an American seaborne invasion for more than two months at a cost of more than 10,000 lives. The Americans lost more than 1,500 soldiers in that battle.

In the lesser known, but nonetheless costly Battle of Angaur, the Japanese lost more than 1,300 servicemen. American dead on Angaur totaled 260.

"During World War II, fierce battles between the United States and Japan took place in this region, including the present Republic of Palau, resulting in the loss of countless lives," Emperor Akihito said during a reception at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center on Wednesday.

"We are here in Palau to mourn and pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in World War II and reflect on the hardships suffered by the bereaved families," he added.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko offered prayers and flowers at Japanese and American war memorials on Peleliu at the conclusion of their two-day visit to Palau. The Imperial couple was here to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

After flying in aboard a Japanese Coast Guard helicopter, the couple first went to the war memorial put up by Japan's government to those who died in the region in the war.

The couple solemnly walked towards the concrete cenotaph, bowed deeply, before laying bouquets of white chrysanthemums at the memorial.

Then they turned their gaze towards Angaur and bowed their heads to pay homage to the fallen from the battle there.

Afterwards, the couple spoke to Japanese veterans and soldiers' relatives who came here for the event. Among them was a Mr. Kurata who fought in the Battle of Angaur.
***(In Tia Belau Newspaper, it was 95-year-old Kiyokazu Tsuchida)
The Imperial couple was then transported to the American war memorial where they also offered silent prayers and bouquets.

Cheering crowds of locals and Japanese visitors lined the route taken by the Imperial couple.

Afterwards, joined by US Ambassador Amy Hyatt, Rear Admiral Babette Bolivar, Commander, U. S. Pacific Command representatives, Guam, President Remengesau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Emmanuel Mori, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) President Christopher Loeak, Japan Ambassador to Palau Kazuhiru Kajiri and others, they walked a short distance down to Orange Beach, the site of the American landing during the Battle of Peleliu.

An official of the Imperial Household Agency said the Imperial couple was also brief about the government's search for the remains of Japanese soldiers on the island. Some 2,600 Japanese soldiers who fought on Peleliu remain unaccounted for.

Human bones believed to be the remains of six Japanese soldiers were recovered last month from a cave in Peleliu.

The Japan Imperial couple wrapped up their trip by meeting and speaking with some residents of the island state.

The Japan Imperial couple and entourage flew back to Japan aboard a chartered Boeing 767 of the All-Nippon Airways (ANA) late afternoon yesterday after a send-off ceremony at the Palau International Airport.

The Imperial couple did not seem to mind the hours of travel from Tokyo to Palau as they were all smiles to those who they meet. The Imperial couple met with some of the children chosen from the different schools who greeted them by waving flags of Palau and Japan.

According to the Yoshisada Higa, the driven of the vehicle in which the Imperial Couple rode with, the Imperial Couple were laughing and asked him to roll down the window so that they could wave at the people who are waiting for them to pass by from Airai to Koror.

"They were really happy with how the people welcomed them. When they see people in the streets in Airai carrying both Palauan and Japanese flag, the Emperor himself asked me to roll down the window so that they could wave at them. I am really honored and happy to have driven the Imperial Couple," said Higa, who has worked at the Japan Embassy since 1999.

From the airport, the Imperial Couple made a brief stop at the Palau International Coral Reef Center. Sources said that the Emperor himself insisted on shaking hands with the staff of the center before viewing the center's aquarium. The Emperor also had a brief talk with PICRC's C.E.O. Dr. Yimnang Golbuu.

After PICRC, the Imperial Couple then went to the Ngarchamayong Cultural Center, where they also met with Federated States of Micronesia President Emmanuel Mori and the First Lady of FSM together with Republic of the Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak and the First Lady of RMI.

"The Republic of Palau, along with the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was a German colony up to World War I. After that war, the Treaty of the Versailles and the decision of the League of Nations placed those territories under the mandate of Japan. Palau became the site of Japan's South Seas Agency and many people immigrated there from Japan. By around 1935, more than 50,000 Japanese nationals --a number greater than the native population--had come to live on those islands," Emperor Akihito stated.

The 81-year-old Emperor added that more than 20 years have passed since Japan established diplomatic relations with the three countries of Micronesia.

"It gives me great pleasure to see that our relationship is deepening in the field of fisheries and tourism, in particular. It is my hope that Japan's exchanges with each country will further flourish in the future," Akihito stressed.

Palau, a former colony of Japan, is the site of one of World War II's fiercest battles in the Pacific. Some 10,000 Japanese soldiers were killed during a two-month fight in 1944 in Peleliu Island, along with 1,700 Americans.

Part of the visit of the Imperial Couple is to pay tribute to those who died in the war.

to Palau before moving onto regular flights.
     ANA is one of the major airline companies in Japan. The company operates services to 49 destinations in Japan and 32 international routes.

In addition to its mainline operations, ANA controls several subsidiary passenger carriers, including its regional airline ANA Wings and charter carrier, Air Japan. Additional smaller carriers include Air Do, a low-cost carrier operating scheduled service between Tokyo and cities in Hokkaido, Vanilla Air, a low-cost carrier serving resort and selected international destinations, and Allex Cargo (ANA Cargo), the freighter division operated by Air Japan.

Currently, visitors from Japan fly to Palau aboard Delta Airlines, which has regularly schedules flights and Japan Airlines (JAL) which is doing charter service.

Sources: Island Times Newspaper
   Pages 1, 3, 10
Volume 10
No. 45
Friday, April 10, 2015

Tia Belau Newspaper
Page 1
Volume 24
Issue 30
April 13, 2015

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

(870) ROBERTO HERNANDEZ -- Palau First FIDE Instructor (FI)

FIDE C. E. O. Mr. Geoffrey Borg visited Palau together with Casto 'Toti' Abundo in January 2014 to promote chess in schools and hold FIDE Trainers' Seminar in Palau in April 2014.

It was a very fruitful visit that started a bright future and vision of Palau chess moving forward and be known internationally.

In his 2nd visit, Mr. Borg hold a FIDE Trainers' Seminar that produced an FI (FIDE Instructor), 6 NI (National Instructor) and 7 DI (Developmental Instructor).

During the Seminar, Roberto prefers to sit in front of Mr. Borg as he always do whether in church, meetings and even at the FIDE Arbiters' Seminar that coincide with the 2014 World Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, where he didn't get a front seat because he joined in its 3rd day.

During the written exam, the taking notes while Mr. Borg is speaking, helps Roberto to top the exam. There is a time in high school that Roberto is always taking note while the teacher is talking. If the teacher don't allow taking notes while he/she is speaking, Roberto will still take notes with his eyes at the teacher while his hands are writing on scratch paper. He will transfer it later in the night to his notebook. That's why during tests, he can answer what his other schoolmates can't because some test questions are not mention in the book but mentioned by teachers during their lectures.

After the exam, there is a group photo session for all participants who will be getting their respective I. D.s as FI, NI, or DI.

FI Title for Roberto Hernandez, standing 4th from left, NI Titles for Dennis Gonzales, 2nd standing, CM Bernardo Garcia, standing 3rd, Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., standing 6th, Tito Cabunagan, standing 8th, Jeffrey Balbalosa, right, standing, and Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, sitting 3rd from left.
DI Titles for Peter Erick Magbanua, standing left, Paquito Suringa, Jr., standing 5th, Eugene Labarda, standing 7th, Ohjea Mae Perdon, sitting left, Gladys Anne Paloma, sitting 2nd, Baby Edna Mission, sitting 2nd from right, and Angelica Parrado, sitting right.

By Peter Erick Magbanua
Reporter, Island Times
Friday, April 18, 2014

In the form that was filled up by participants, one of the questions there is his/her highest FIDE and National Rating...

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PALAU CHESS FEDERATION

National Rating – September 2003

1. Ivan II Chess Computer                                                   2000
2. Roberto Hernandez                                                         1740
3. Menandro Manuel                                                           1740
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                                                    1740
5. Eugene Koh                                                                       1690
6. Jimmy Valenzuela                                                            1680
7. Jose Omega                                                                       1665
8. Mike Miguel, Jr.                                                                1645
9. Bong Alipoon                                                                    1640
10. Mariano Agustin, Jr.                                                     1625
11. Danny Dandoy                                                                1600
12. Mario Ramos                                                                   1595
13. Nilo de Jesus                                                                    1560
14. Manuel Mahor                                                                1515
15. Amante Caballero                                                           1515
16. Ben Ramos                                                                       1515
17. Norbert Villanueva                                                         1515
18. Jess Toldoya                                                                    1510
19. Tutii Joe Chilton                                                              1510
20. Rolando Funa                                                                  1510
21. Francis Cuenco                                                               1510
　

NATIONAL RATING
January 2004

1. Ivan II Chess Computer                            1993
2. Roberto Hernandez                                  1879
3. Menandro Manuel                                   1794
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                           1782
5. Jimmy Valenzuela                                  1742
6. Jose Omega                                              1708
7. Bong Alipoon                                          1701
8. Mike Miguel, Jr.                                       1695
9. Danny Dandoy                                          1662
10. Eugene Koh                                               1651
11. Nilo de Jesus                                             1623
12. Manuel Mahor                                         1620
13. Mariano Agustin, Jr.                              1617
14. Mario Ramos                                            1584
15. Jess Toldoya                                              1579
16. Amante Caballero                                    1563
17. Ben Ramos                                                1515
18. Tutii Joe Chilton                                       1510
19. Rolando Funa                                         1491
20. Francis Cuenco                                        1452
21. Norbert Villanueva                                 1450
　

NATIONAL RATING
May 2004

1. Ivan II Chess Computer                        1991
2. Roberto Hernandez                                1885
3. Menandro Manuel                                 1864
4. Mike Miguel, Jr.                                      1843
5. Jess Toldoya                                          1811
6. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                         1804
7. Danny Dandoy                                         1793
8. Mario Ramos                                           1746
9. Jimmy Valenzuela                                1739

10. Jose Omega 1718
11. Bong Alipoon 1670

     12.Lin de Guzman                                         1672
      13. Mariano Agustin, Jr.                          1640
      14. Nilo de Jesus                                           1569
      15. Amante Caballero                                  1556

NATIONAL RATING
January 2005

1. Eddie Grefiel                                             2091
2. Roberto Hernandez                                 2034
3. Ivan II Chess Computer                        2032
4. Menandro Manuel                                 1948
5. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                         1940
6. Jose Omega                                             1921
7. Jose Misael de Jesus                              1889
8. Jess Toldoya                                            1883
9. Jimmy Valenzuela                                  1878
10. Mike Miguel, Jr.                                      1843
11. Bong Alipoon                                          1819
12. Danny Dandoy                                       1793
13. Lin de Guzman                                       1776
14. Mario Ramos                                          1746
15. Joel Azana                                               1697
16. Morton Sawaichi                                   1654
17. Dennis Gonzales                                    1647
18. Eugenio Pastrana                                  1646
19. Mariano Agustin, Jr.                             1636
20. Den Canaria                                           1599
21. Wilson Milambiling                              1599
22. Gerry Sermeno                                     1583
23. Pastor Fontanilla                                  1560
24. Tutii Joe Chilton                                   1510
25. Manuel Nedic                                       1500
26. Eric Espartero                                       1500
27. Marcial Rodriguez                                1500
28. Ronald Maomay                                   1500
29. Liam Bornovski                                     1500
　

NATIONAL RATING
May 2005

1. Eddie Grefiel                                              2091
2. Menandro Manuel                                   2061
3. Roberto Hernandez                                 2056
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                           2044
5. Jose Omega                                               2027
6. Bong Alipoon                                            2012
7. Ivan II Chess Computer                           2006
8. Jimmy Valenzuela                                    1994
9. Lin de Guzman                                         1965
10. Mario Ramos                                            1890
11. Dennis Gonzales                                      1825
12. Eugenio Pastrana                                    1822
13. Joel Azana                                                1789
14. Morton Sawaichi                                     1780
15. Mariano Agustin, Jr.                               1776
16. Manuel Nedic                                          1759
17. Tutii Joe Chilton                                    1619
18. Ronald Maomay                                     1591
19. Eric Espartero                                         1579
20. Marcial Rodriguez                                  1571
　

NATIONAL RATING
October 2005

1. Jose Omega                                              2118
2. Bong Alipoon                                            2116
3. Menandro Manuel                                  2111
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                         2101
5. Roberto Hernandez                                 2095
6. Jimmy Valenzuela                                    2019
7. Manuel Nedic                                           1975
8. Ivan II Chess Computer                          1942
9. Joel Azana                                                1915
10. Eugenio Pastrana                                    1910
11. Morton Sawaichi                                   1892
12. Jose Misael de Jesus                               1889
13. Dennis Gonzales                                      1886
14. Tutii Joe Chilton                                     1693
15. James dela Cruz                                      1630
16. Gerry Sermeno                                     1583
17. Francis Temaungil                                1500
18. Felix Lapitan                                            1500
19. Flavin Andres                                          1500
20. John Pastrana                                         1500
21. Rogelio Menor                                        1500
22. Em-R de Vera                                          1500
23. Edwin Eti                                                  1500
24. Joeven delos Santos                            1500
25. Jess Gomez                                             1500
26. William Blasquino                                 1500
27. Rodiante Balagso                                  1500
28. Lito Salas                                                1500
29. Ernie Mijares                                         1500
　

NATIONAL RATING
March 2006

1 Menandro Manuel                                                         2159
2.  Jose Omega                                                                     2157
3. Bong Alipoon                                                                2155
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                                                 2140
5. Roberto Hernandez                                                       2134
6. Jimmy Valenzuela                                                        2059
7. Manuel Nedic                                                                 2020
8. Ivan II Chess Computer                                               1974
9. Joel Azana                                                                     1944
10. Edwin Eti                                                                       1941
11. Jose Misael de Jesus                                                     1939
12. Eugenio Pastrana                                                          1938
13. Morton Sawaichi                                                           1913
14. Dennis Gonzales                                                            1911
15. Joeven delos Santos                                                      1892
16. Felix Lapitan                                                                    1886
17. Jess Toldoya                                                                    1883
18. Rodiante Balagso                                                           1881
19. Jess Gomez                                                                      1855
20. William Blasquino                                                           1812
21. Gerry Sermeno                                                             1810
22. Tutii Joe Chilton                                                              1771
23. Francis Temaungil                                                          1767
24. Flavin Andres                                                                  1720
25. Ernie Mijares                                                                   1712
26. Rogelio Menor                                                              1708
27. Em-R de Vera                                                                  1708
28. James dela Cruz                                                              1706
29. Lito Salas                                                                          1672
30. John Pastrana                                                                  1632

           NATIONAL RATING ---  OCTOBER 2007

1. Menandro Manuel                                  2159
2. Jose Omega                                              2157
3. Bong Alipoon                                          2155
4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr.                         2140
5. Roberto Hernandez                                2076
6. Jimmy Valenzuela                                  2059
7. Manuel Nedic                                       2020
8. Ivan II Chess Computer                        1974
9. Jaime Guevarra                                       1951
10. Joel Azana                                              1944
11. Edwin Eti                                               1941
12. Jose Misael de Jesus                             1939
13. Eugenio Pastrana                                  1938
14. Morton Sawaichi                                   1913
15. Dennis Gonzales                                    1911
16. Joeven delos Santos                               1892
17. Jess Toldoya                                           1883
18. Rodiante Balagso                                1881
19. Nino Flores                                            1865
20. Jess Gomez                                             1855
21. Zaldy Ranopa                                        1845
22. Dennis Lara                                           1838
23. Paul Garcia                                            1823
24. William Blasquino                                1812
25. Jerry Sermeno                                       1810
26. Arnel Pama                                           1773
27. Tutii Joe Chilton                                   1771
28. Robert Tubice                                       1771
29. Laurence Abuton                                 1770
30. Francis Temaungil                               1767
31. Antonio Penas                                      1762
32. Erick Ventinilla                                    1754
33. Flavin Andres                                      1720
34. Ernie Mijares                                        1712
35. Rogelio Menor                                     1708
36. Em-R de Vera                                       1708
37. James dela Cruz                                   1706
38. Lito Salas                                               1672
39. Paquito Suringa, Jr.                              1670
40. Abraham Francisco                              1670
41. Manny Dulay                                        1647
42. John Pastrana                                        1632
43. Randy Sioson                                        1611
44. Arnold Rivera                                       1608

Source: The History Of Chess In Palau

By Roberto Hernandez

September 2003-October 2007

AND FINALLY, during Mr. Borg's individual teaching of Palau Chess Team Members to 2014 World Chess Olympiad at Palasia Hotel, Roberto gave Mr. Borg the list of Palau Chess Federation Members including Honorary from 2002-Present..
　

PALAU CHESS PLAYERS

INCLUDING HONORARY MEMBERS

From June 09, 2002 – Present

NAME BIRTHDATE TEL. NO. email FIDE I.D. Rating

1 Hernandez, Roberto 01/02/56 778-5392 robert_flor31154@yahoo.com 16600010 1815

488-2000 (Rapid – 1858) (Blitz-1776)

2. Ramos, Mario 04/07/68 488-2679

3. Valenzuela, Jimmy 12/01/55 488-5070

4. Alipoon, Bong 488-4149 audi3_alipoon20@yahoo.com

5. Grefiel, Eddie 824-1138 egrefiel@yahoo.com

6. Torres, Julius 488-3839

7. Caballero, Amante 07/10/52 587-6666 amanteccaballero@yahoo.com

8. De Jesus, Jose Misael 12/11/59 779-2538

9. Miguel, Jr., Mike 10/10/55 587-3606

10. Mingo, Remy 466-3888

11. Ramos, Ben /45 587-2370 benramos2010@yahoo.com

12. Hernandez, Karen

Gennibeth 05/18/85 488-3694 k_psyche_10@yahoo.com

13. Navarroza, Glen 04/27/78 488-6106 jessonmartin@yahoo.com 16600533 1294

(Rapid--1353)

14. Parrado, Angelica 12/13/68 779-1187 gigi_parrado@yahoo.com 16600215 1615

779-3209 (Rapid—1689) (Blitz—1585)

15. Ramos, Michelle 587-2370

16. Filomeno, Noel 488-8025

17. Vergara, Vincent 01/04/77 488-2765

18. Koh, Eugene 09/07/70 488-7436

19. Moro, Geoffrey 824-1128

20. Bacor, Lemuel 488-8659

21. Montel, Jr., 778-6312 belle5montel@yahoo.com 16600037 1795

Cyril Tomas 08/01/70 778-8387 bhong_montil@yahoo.com(Rapid-1920)(Blitz-1786)

22. Agustin, Jr., Mariano 1942 488-8380

23. Tangelbad, Roland 488-4863

24. Tangelbad, Omkar 488-4863

25. Carlson, Eric

26. Cabarubias, Ricky 488-6876

27. Dandoy, Danny 488-5213

28. Clumpner, David 488-3470

29. Tutii, Tommy 488-3470

30. De Jesus, Nilo 10/22/62 488-2302 16600339 1624

778-1516 (Rapid-1497) (Blitz-1615)

31. Chilton, Tutii Joe 09/30/68 488-2617 tutiic@gmail.com

32. Enarsao, Edgardo 488-6685

33. Mahor, Jr., Manuel 12/26/70 488-4293 16600100 1475

34. Ramos, Kris 587-2370

35. Reyes, Richard 488-4991

36. Manuel, Menandro 02/26/51 779-1027 boyup1973@yahoo.com 16600029 1852

775-1109 boyge73@yahoo.com

37. Dumlao, Freddie 824-1183

38. Kangichi, Allen 488-5652

39. Rebollos, Roy 488-4402

40. Vargas, Chito 488-1731

41. Villanueva, Norbert 777-2017

42. Villanueva, Dmitri Kyle 777-2017

43. Leynes, Arvie

44. Omega, Jose 12/23/73 488-2360 16600053 1870

45. Manlaya, Genaro 488-6492

46. Lagumen, Jon

47. Domingo, Christopher 12/25/91 +63-919-598-7384 domingo_chris06@yahoo.com

48. Palomo, Allan

49. Soriano, Jayrome 10/24/91 488-5084 jayrome_soriano@yahoo.com

50. Misech, I. B.

51. Ivan II Chess Computer USCF 2000

52. Ngiratechekii, M. J. 05/22/92 488-3924 16600584 (Rapid 1154)

53. Camacho, Ricky 08/06/91 hibernate_rick00@yahoo.com

54. Cuenco, Kelvin

55. Dela Paz, Kelvin

56. Dizon, Rodnnie 05/15/91 antihearts024@yahoo.com

57. Adachi, Jovani jovaniadachi@yahoo.com

58. Aquino, Charles 10/11/92 aquinocharles@yahoo.com

59. Cuenco, Francis

60. Page, John 02/04/ pagejohn235@gmail.com

fallenangel_dtp@yahoo.com

61. Toldoya, Jess 488-1297 779-1007 jesdt@yahoo.com

62. Funa, Rolando

63. De Guzman, Lin lindeg@yahoo.com

64. Michael Velarde 05/16/87 +63 9054217422 michael_velarde16@yahoo.com

Mikah_gen100602@yahoo.com.ph

65. Domingo, Georby +63 9081317629 georbyjohn_10@yahoo.com

66. Azana, Joel

67. Canaria, Den 02/23/80 den_canaria@yahoo.com

68. Gonzales, Dennis 09/15/78 779-9637 denz_153@yahoo.com 16600150 1701

488-8111 488-2777 (Rapid –1700) (Blitz – 1671)

69. Sermeno, Jerry 11/08/75 779-9586 16600142

70. Sawaichi, Morton 779-1685 msawaichi@yahoo.com

71. Agravante, Edward

72. Buriani, Andrea Via Piave 27560053 Medicina (BO) Italy

aburiani@supereva.it aburiani@virgilio.it aburiani@libero.it

73. Milambiling, Wilson 488-2600

74. Pastrana, Eugenio 12/25/55 488-8875 genepastrana@yahoo.com 16600061 1722

(Rapid – 1681) (Blitz – 1584)

75. Fontanilla, Pastor 488-2000 p.fontanilla@yahoo.com.ph

+1 345.329.4027

76. De Vera, Em-R 06/25/90

77. Nedic, Manuel 10/02/60 488-2195 manny_nedic@yahoo.com 16600045 1870

733-5646

78. Rodriguez, Marcial

79. Maomay, Ronald

80. Espartero, Eric 11/07/81

81. Bornovski, Liam (Israel) 488-3626

82. Dela Cruz, Jaime 07/15/75 779-8468 jimsonjamesus@yahoo.com 16600347 1433

+63 9105047932 (Rapid—1497)

83. Eti, Edwin

84. Delos Santos, Joeven

85. Lapitan, Felix 05/30/58 488-2000 kafelix58@yahoo.ca

86. Balagso, Rodiante 488-3802

87. Gomez, Jess

88. Blasquino, William 04/09/86 liam_blasquino@yahoo.com

williamblasquino@yahoo.com

89. Temaungil, Francis 587-2546 pccenglish@palaunet.com 16600606 1194 (R)

90. Andres, Flavin 779-3864 flavaplayaz@yahoo.com

91. Mijares, Ernie

92. Menor, Rogelio

93. Pastrana, John 488-4683

94. Salas, Lito

95. Parinas, John

96. Singson, Zyron Don 01/26/95 zyron1995@yahoo.com

97. Pastrana, Geaury Ken 11/05/97 488-4640 16600681 1199

98. Cabierte, Jielton 488-5561

99. Corona, Chris

100. Campomanes, Florencio 02/22/25 +63 9178129886 campo_fide@yahoo.com.ph (Died May 03, 2010)

101. Dittrich, Craig 05/23/56 775-1091 xgatorx@yahoo.com 16600081 1569

779-7546 craigdittrich@gmail.com

102. Vidar, Val 02/14/47 488-4463

103. Kimpo, Manny 488-3559 pxpalau@palaunet.com

104. Rodriguez, Nazario 01/01/75 aryonjunior@yahoo.com

105. Vincoy, Arnel 680-8047 (PMC)

106. Hernandez, Ma. Florida 10/14/62 778-8265 flormirandahernandez@ymail.com 16600509 1342

107. Bulan, Juvy 488-4479

108. Roa, Minda 779-1846

CM Bennett, Hilton /55 hiltonb@wave.co.nz 4300734 2028

Bernardino, Jr., Marlon Almario +63 919 849 3648 marlonbernardino2008@gmail.com 5204976

CM Spiller, Paul (NZ) /57 spillerfamily.enterprise@xtra.co.nz 4300718 1973

CM Bekker, Gary 05/16/68 +61 418142 258 gbekker@capitaltransport.com.au 3203972

1843

109. Villa, Antonio 10/13/53 tonyvils@yahoo.com

110. Lapuz, Rey

111. Buyacao, Emmie 09/19/66 488-1964

112. Estargo, Andy

113. Idol, Anselmo

114. Guevarra, Jaime 01/20/72 +63 9184956558 emiaj08@yahoo.com

115. Lara, Dennis 11/10/76 488-2000 denzlara76@yahoo.com

116. Flores, Nino 06/02/81 488-2000 nino_flores@yahoo.com

117. Garcia, Paul 01/07/79 488-2000 paul_garcia0107@yahoo.com

118. Ranopa, Resty 488-2000

119. Pama, Arnel 09/27/77 +63 9196345938 air_nel_jam33@yahoo.com

426-40-83 arnelbpama@live.com.ph

120. Tubice, Robert 10/25/76 488-2000 bhyrtuss@yahoo.com

121. Abuton, Laurence 11/14/82 488-2000 jlmabuton1482@yahoo.com

122. Penas, Antonio 12/15/70 488-2000 antonio_penas2000@yahoo.com

123. Ventinilla, Erick 03/12/76 680-3853 (PMC) erick_ventinilla@yahoo.com

124. Suringa, Jr., Paquito 03/02/73 488-2000 paquitosuringajr@yahoo.com 16600134 1701

(Rapid—1763) (Blitz—1625)

125. Francisco, Abraham 02/12/53 +63 9068113481 afrancisco_12@hotmail.com

126. Dulay, Manny 488-2000

127. Sioson, Randy 488-2000

128. Rivera, Arnold 488-2000

129. Mirabueno, Zueni 488-2000

130. Diez, Antonio Aladino

131. Diez, Boris Michael 5200679 2170

132. Cayanan, Edgar 05/06/75 779-1849 edgar_cayanan7@yahoo.com

133. David, Jess 488-2000

134. Diesta, Francis 488-2000

135. Mallare, Delfin 488-2000

136. Apresto, Mark 488-2000

137. Cayanan, Romy 07/20/84 488-2000 romy_cayanan@yahoo.com

138. Apresto, Morris 06/14/82 +63 9277401703 mhoriz05@yahoo.com

139. Lelis, Armand 08/01/80 488-2000 armandlelis2002@yahoo.com

140. Miraflor, Chat 10/29/81 +63 9993330363 chat_s_miraflor@yahoo.com

141. Nisperos, Darwin 08/13/72 488-2000 darwinnisperos@yahoo.com

142. Hossain, Mohammad Manik (Bangladesh) 587-2225 manikmohammad75@yahoo.com 16600185 1498

04/20/81 587-3493 779-5258 (Rapid – 1595) (Blitz – 1558)

143. Mercado, Michael 03/10/80 587-2203 587-3782 680-3569 (PMC) 16600126 1629

144. Mestizo II, Andres 02/03/66 488-8282 aying_palau@yahoo.com 16600231

145. Manaligod, Elpidio 03/28/73 654-1101 16600118 1456

(Rapid –1442) (Blitz – 1591)

146. Billah, Masum 04/07/81 779-8705

147. Garcia, Bernardo (CM) 10/08/76 775-1285 bgarcia@ppr-palau.com 16600096 1758

466-2600 bernardbgarcia@yahoo.com

148. Caballes, Romeo 07/17/70 680-3649 romkenshe@yahoo.com 16600070 1629

779-0469 488-0469 488-2689 488-8850

149. Cabunagan, Tito 02/06/59 775-1170 t2@ppuc.com 16600169 1825

+63 9081140786 cabunagantito@yahoo.com

150. Senajon, Kristen Anne 12/29/90 779-1704 kriza08@yahoo.com

151. Cabuso, Rustum 10/17/84 775-2787 16600614 1739

(Rapid – 1674)

152. Flor, Joel 10/17/81 778-9020 joel1017@yahoo.com

153. Pepito, Jr., Panfilo 01/01/81

154. Hossain, Akram 05/03/78 488-5871 779-2017

155. Alerta, Jomar 488-2000

156. Ogalesco, Arnel

157. Altea, Ferdie 05/26/71 488-2000 ferdie_ust92@yahoo.com

158. Gutierrez, Ronel 05/31/76 779-7368 rgutier2008@yahoo.com 16600525 1260

159. Gabris, George 488-2000

160. Ratunil, Jerome 02/17/ +63 92700909209 jerome_ratunil@yahoo.com

161. Alenain, Rey 09/28/73 +63 9291521645 reyadventure@yahoo.com 16600541 1291(Rapid)

162. Gancayco, Miguel 488-2000 migsgancayco19@yahoo.com

163. Asanuma, Keyanges 488-2000

164. Negrillo, Jeffrey 09/11/75 488-2000 jdl_negr@yahoo.com 16600207 1516

165. Escapatoria, Gonzalo 02/26/67 778-7768 gescapatoriajr@yahoo.com 16600177 1599

166. Balbalosa, Jeffrey 09/24/79 779-4341 cyjeffb@yahoo.com 16600240 1721

(Rapid – 1615) (Blitz—1551)

167. Gutierrez, Ferdinand 03/17/74 488-2000 bongbong_17@yahoo.com 16600193 1452

168. Madrinan, Elizalde 05/21/62 +63 9279694031 elizaldemadrinan@yahoo.com 16600223 1326

169. Roxas, Rudel 03/11/79 488-2000 16600304 1530

170. Roldan, Dan 03/09/77 488-2000 srsroldan@yahoo.com 16600410 1370

(Rapid – 1342)

171. Celiz, Jose 06/19/73 775-3877 jose@ppuc.com 16600282 1837

(Rapid--1715) ( Blitz -- 1835)

172. Lee, Karen 05/07/77 488-4088 Ext.111 16600290 1250

173. Acebron, Ann 11/30/81 680-3012 (PMC) 16600266

174. Anzawa, George 05/21/00 16600274 1376

175. Acuyan, Edwin 03/22/71 488-2000 edwin_acuyan71@yahoo.com 16600258 1480

176. Capio, Ronnie 488-2000

177. Gabris, Mar Joel 488-2000

178. Marcos, Joselito 00/00/57 +639294165700 png.champ@gmail.com 9100091 2039

(PHI) 52108408

179. Ngiratechekii, Paz 11/09/46 488-3924 pazdeluna@yahoo.com 16600401 1266

(Rapid –1264)

180. Manuel, Elizabeth 10/13/53 +632 468-8962 beth71up2003@gmail.com 16600312 1204

181. Gloria, Freddie 11/26/79 488-3802

182. Sisior, Angelil 02/13/03 488-5468 16600436 1423

(Rapid –1397)

183. Sibayan, Luciano 12/19/75 488-2000 16600428 1452

(Rapid – 1427)

184. Whipps, Ksau Anthony Flores 04/17/01 16600320 1519

(Rapid – 1422) (Blitz – 1450)

185. Sisior, Destiny 05/04/04 16600444 1497

(Rapid – 1458)

186. Whipps, Zachary Techall 05/30/01 16600452 1137

(Rapid – 1371)

187. Reyes, Jon Manuel 05/11/80 488-6993 sibreyes@gmail.com 16600380 1370

(Rapid – 1497)

188. Lopez, Mary Frances 10/10/80 antit_lopez@yahoo.com.ph 16600363 1356

189. Martin, Geoff 06/15/77 16600398 1370

190. Mission, Baby Edna 01/31/67 779-3146 eddienae@yahoo.com 16600355 1536

(Rapid—1530)

191. Hilario, Jr., Miguel 12/13/75 16600371 1550

(Rapid – 1552)

192. Whipps, Joy Flores 07/05/78 775-5699 16600460 1296

(Blitz—1264)

193. Whipps, Eric Ksau 01/06/77 775-3444 eric@surangel.com 16600550 1347

Surangel (Rapid – 1514) (Blitz—1281)

194. Dizon, Remrel 03/18/80 775-1860 rem316@yahoo.com 16600568 1559

(Rapid – 1541) (Blitz – 1596)

195. Labarda, Eugene 10/22/67 778-6412 blue_master@rocketmail.com 16600576 1529

(Rapid – 1448) (Blitz – 1641)

196. Cabunagan, Lilibeth 12/01/58 775-1170 lilibethcabunagan@yahoo.com 16600487 1175

197. Montel, Cyrelle Ann 02/03/03 16600517 1346

(Rapid – 1450)

198. Paloma, Rafael 05/23/74 779-9193 ralphgladz@yahoo.com 16600592 1649

(Rapid – 1436) (Blitz—1695)

199. Paloma, Gladys Ann 03/18/82 16600495 1486

(Blitz—1474)

200. Michael, Leizl 06/25/84 488-2000 fb@palau-royal-resort.com 16600479 1137

201. Pabiona,John Joseph 03/03/84 16600622 1214

(Blitz – 1616)

202. Pacenos, Jr., Alfredo 05/03/78 778-3448 16600649 1559

(Blitz – 1703)

203. Galiza, Herbert 08/26/85 488-8965 16600630 1562(B)

204. Pascual, Remelyn 02/18/89 488-2000 pascual.remelyn@yahoo.com 16600665 1137

205. Velarde, Fernan John 05/21/81 488-2000 16600657 1261

206. Mission, Ronald 02/21/97 779-3146 16600673 1159

207. Sisior, Kyarri 12/14/08 16600720 1122

208. Tmetchul, Mlib 10/08/58 775-6542 16600690 1394

209. Celiz, Kate 11/01/05 16600746 1073

210. Tmetchul, Dichem 03/24/03 488-3385 16600738 1199

211. Ngiralmau, Rowena 08/23/68 16600703 1137

212. Rave, Visitacion 09/11/55 16600711 1175

213. Ulap, Crisarjo Mel John Banaga 16600843 1398

1983 (Blitz—1401)

214. Ulap, Jo-Arl Cris Banaga 16600886 1353

1990 (Blitz—1341)

215. Leuterio, Allan 16600924 1338

1980 (Blitz—1503)

216. Osorio, Joseph 16600851 1235

1990 (Blitz—1241)

217. Perdon, Ohjea Mae Figueroa 16600835 1235

1984 (Blitz—1242)

218. Parco, Roxanne 16600894 1201

1992 (Blitz—1145)

219. Naruo, Rengeos 16600940 1158

1977 (Blitz—1171)

220. Dambo, Berni 16600878 1104

1982 (Blitz—1114)

221. Onyango, Nasser 16600908 1052

1983 (Blitz—1024)

222. Ulap, Myra Moralde 1978 16600932

223. Mendoza, Daniel 1988 16600916

224. Idip, Hermana 1971 16600959

225. Whipps, Kayah Iblai Flores 16600762 1064

2004 (Blitz—1050)

226. Millimono, Francois 16600860 1001

1986 (Blitz—1000)

227. Whipps Jr, Surangel Samuel 16600797 1311

1968 (Blitz—1679)

228. Whipps, Surangel Ngirchebangel 16600754 1251

1939 (Blitz—1375)

229. Surangel, Moded Samantha 2003 16600789

230. Surangel, Ultei Angelei 16600770 1116

08/23/2005

231. Whipps, Kylie Deureng 2004 16600827

232. Whipps, Mason Ngirchechebangel 1973 16600800 1206

233. Wong-Whipps, Joy Ngitlab 1975 16600819

234. Umedib, Masao Presley 1988 16600975

235. Telei, Clayson 1975 16601106

236. Wong, David Yuen 1978 16601130

237. Balute, Joey Jaime 1972 16601190

238. Kinto, Chandra 1985 16601149

239. Kitalong, Christopher 1980 16601114

240. Magbanua, Peter Erick 1977 16601181

241. Mariur, Jade Ngirasob 1983 16601033

242. McQuistan, Adam 1991 16600983

243. Mendoza, Daniel 1988 16600916

244. Patris, Charley 1966 16601165

245. Rengiil, Tuloy 1986 16601122

246. Rodriguez, Senase Jose 1981 16601173

247. Sanchez, Edely 1987 16601017

248. Villar, Richard Facturanan 1986 16601068 1679 (B)

249. Sareno, Algen Huinda 1982 16601084 1649 (B)

250. Sanchez, Abner 1981 16601009 1609 (B)

251. Labro, Jose 1975 16601041 1569 (B)

252. Adachi, Tamae 1984 16601025 1569 (B)

253. Anson, Jennifer 1977 16601092 1559 (B)

254. Frescino, Joseph 1989 16601157 1539 (B)

255. Undecimo, Arnold Lansang 1978 16601076 1435 (B)

256. Parinas, Melvin Molana 1980 16600967 1375 (B)

257. Lawson, Matthew 1993 16600991 1048 (B)

258. Sisior, Nelson 1956 16601050 1018 (B)

259. Macasaet, Neph 1974 1510

260. Santander, Marcial Oct. 14, 1972

261. Oling, Felix

262. Sola, Robert Godwin

263. Toribiong, Leif

264. Sablan, Nelson

HONORARY MEMBERS:

1. Alemania, Sergio Sponsor, Vice President, The Filipino Community In Palau (TFCP)

2. Gonzales, Cris Trophies Sponsor – 2002 Chess Tournament

3. Andres, Susan $5.00 Donation for PCF Membership Fee ($576.00)

4. Navarette, Artemio Venue Host – 2005 Regular Chess Tournament

5. Casinas, Jojie Venue Host and Trophies Sponsor -2004 Non-Master Chess Tourney

6. Lacambra, Leo Trophies Sponsor –2005 Open Chess Tournament

7. Macapagal, Roswell Trophies Sponsor –2005 Open Chess Tournament

8. Matsuda, Koichi Snack/Dinner Sponsor – 2005 Open Chess tournament

9. Canaria, Nestor Cash, Trophies Sponsor –2004 Open Chess Tournament

10. De Leon Velarde, Tess Trophies Sponsor – 2005 Regular Chess Tournament

11. Marino, Ramoncito $1,000.00 Cash Prize (2006), $1,000.00 Cash Prize (2007)

12. Reyes, Tony Y. Venue Host –2006 Ambassador Marino Rapid Chess tourney

13. Bekker, Gary Donor –Chess Materials, $700.00 (Cash Prize – 2006 PICC)

600.00 Swiss francs (PCF Membership fee – 2005)

14. Bennett, Hilton $100.00 cash for Palau rep to 2007 Oceania C. C. in Fiji

15. Bernardino, Jr. Almario

Marlon Featured 1^st PICC to Bulgar Newspaper (Philippines)

Chessmates Magazine – (Roberto Hernandez)

16. Spiller, Paul $100.00 cash for Palau rep to 2007 Oceania C. C. in Fiji

17. Borja, Margarita Dalton Venue Host (2003 Open) Refreshment Sponsor (2005 Rapid Chess T.)

18. Tuppil, Allan Trophy, Medals and $100.00 Cash prize -2007 PRR Rating Chess Tilt

19. Berglund, Jan Palau Delegate to 2008, 2010, 2012 World Chess Olympiads;

370 euros registration fee of Palau (2007)

20. Marcos, Joselito $200.00 (Miscellaneous expenses – 2011 PICC)

$100.00 cash prize – 2010 Palau National Chess Championship

Journal-2002 Bled, Slovenia World Chess Olympiad

Magnetic chess set, pouch, clock, etc. during his visit in Dec. 2011

21. Isechal, Hirm Donated one storyboard style trophy – 2003 Senior & Junior Chess Tilt

22. Lakobong, Bendix Trophies – 2005 Regular Chess Tournament

23. Gopez, Bhoey 5 Trophies – 2009 Palau National Chess Championship

24. Funa, Lourdes Trophies – 2005 Open Chess Tournament

25. Suzuki, Sho Gift Certificates – 2009 Palau National Chess Championship

26. Kenmure, Jamie AU$300.00 Membership fee (2011, 2012, 2013) of PCF to OCC

27. Sugiyama, Lucy 2 Gift Certificates (Brunch for 2) –2011 PICC

28. Anzawa, Adelle Snacks, Champagne –2011 PICC

29. Anzawa, Takao Presentor – 2011 PICC, Snacks (Pizza), Champagne

30. Takahashi, Isao Venue host, free use of Conference Room, Gift Certificates

31. Arakawa, Shinichi Local net rate for visiting players/officials

32. Marcos, Margarita Photographer, Assistant –2011 PICC

33. Marcos, Jamie-Kirstie Photographer, Prize Presentation, Assistant –2011 PICC

34. Jones, Brian 6 Chess Sets, 6 chess clocks, books, magazines, score sheets in 2006

FM, FA, IO FIDE Rating –2037 FIDE I. D. No. 3200663 B-Year - 1947

35. Abundo, Casto Swiss Manager Software

IA, IO FIDE Rating –2175 FIDE I. D. No. 5200512 B-Year - 1950

36. Pineda, Bobby $20.00 for cash prize –2009 Palau National Chess Championship

37. Lapitan, Raymond Fritz 10 DVD, Chess Software, AU$15.00, 3 bottles wines

38. Dela Cruz, Jun $20.00 for cash prize – 2009 Palau National Chess Championship

39. Lapitan, Daniel DVDs for chess improvement

FIDE Rating –1740 FIDE I. D. No. 3212319 B-Year - 1999

40. Pineda, Ogie $20.00 for cash prize –2009 Palau National Chess Championship

41.Kumar, Manoj Chess Clinic to Palau and Solomon Islands players

42. Genova, Maricar Snacks

43. Meyar, Ethan Nate Chess Lessons

44. Taylo, Vhal Assistance

45. Lapitan, Nancy Assistance (Australia)

46. De Asa, Virgilio Assistance, Invitation

47. Medillo, Tonnette Assistance

48. Saavedra, Bernard Assistance

49. Alenain, Maria Gracia Assistance

50. Santos, Melanie Assistance, Collection of Cash Donation

51. Kawaguchi, Masayuki Rooms Certificate, Lunch for 2 Certificate, Free use of Conf. Room

52. Aguilar, Fernando Assistance, Photographer, dinner treat in Australia

53. Borg, Geoffrey Visit to Palau, Chess in Schools proposal, PNOC application

FM, FT, IO (Malta), FIDE Rating –2367 Year of Birth – 1963

FIDE I. D. No. 5600014

54. Gardiner, Graeme 2 VHS cassette tape (Chess –Sicilian Defence)

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez Tia Belau Newspaper
Dec. 29, 2002 - January 19, 2015

Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez

The History of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
2002-2015
To be published as a book in the future

Palau Chessmate