The Philippine Executive Chess Association has raised more than P300,000 after staging the online ‘Chess vs COVID-19’ tournament recently.
Led by fighting Sen. Manny Pacquiao, the Visayas-Mindanao selection beat the NCR-Luzon squad in the event held for two days – Tuesday and Thursday.
Aside from taking part in the event designed for needy chess players, Pacquiao also donated P70,000.
Mindanao’s Jezz Lopez emerged as the best scorer, according to PECA president Dr. Fred Paez, who was overwhelmed with the success and support of more than 50 executives in the event.
