City Council hails Kagay-anon chess champion

The Cagayan de Oro City Council, led by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, recognized a multi-decorated, young Kagay-anon chess prodigy, Ruelle Andres Canino, for her record-breaking triumph in the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships held in General Santos City.

Through a resolution, the Council extended its commendation to Canino for her exceptional achievement, winning six gold medals in the standard, rapid, blitz, Chess 960 rapid and blitz, ASEAN Chess rapid, and blitz events and one in team play in the 17-and-under girls’ division.

The said measure principally sponsored by Councilor Gilda O. Go was unanimously approved by all members of city legislature. (FDC/SP)