Philippine Chess Prodigy Misses Asian Zonals Due to DSWD Clearance Delay
Source: news.source.bworldonline
Ruelle Canino, a 16-year-old chess sensation and reigning national women's champion, missed her flight to compete in the Asian Zonals in Mongolia due to a delay in obtaining her necessary DSWD minor clearance. The delay was attributed to the new digital system implemented by the DSWD. Despite this setback, Canino remains hopeful about joining her teammates later. The Philippine chess team, including notable players like GM Daniel Quizon and Woman GM Janelle Mae Frayna, proceeded to the event without her.
Key Points
Ruelle Canino missed her flight to the Asian Zonals due to a lack of DSWD minor clearance.
The delay was caused by the newly implemented digital system of the DSWD.
Canino is a prominent chess player, having won the national women's championship and a gold medal at the Budapest Olympiad.
The Philippine chess team, including other notable players, had to proceed to the event without Canino.
Canino remains hopeful about joining her team later.
Janelle Mae Frayna expressed frustration over the delay despite the digitalization of the clearance process.
