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The Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Exhibition Match Finals will be held on April 26-27, 2026 at Okada, Manila. The games will start at exactly 10:00 AM.

This two-day invitational chess tournament is jointly organized by John Salcedo, Jonas Silvano, and Kalaro Founder and CEO Jun D. Lasco. It is supported by former Senator Emmanuel "Manny" D. Pacquiao, Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera, and National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Chairman/President Cong. Prospero "Butch" A. Pichay Jr.

The Top 4 qualifiers are NM Jan Clifford Labog, FM David Elorta, IM Ronald Dableo, and FM Alekhine Nouri.

There will also be a cosplay event held at the venue.(Marlon Bernardino)

Photo shows Filipino and United States chess master Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. playing chess with World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao.