Making Friends in the Philippines 菲律賓友誼之旅

Caissa Coach Sunny & Founding President of Bayanihan Chess Club Mr. Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr

On April 25, 2025, Coach Sunny of Caissa Hong Kong Chess Club embarked on a meaningful journey to Manila, Philippines—a trip marked by community, connection, and the unifying power of chess.	2025年4月25日，Caissa Hong Kong Chess Club 教練 Sunny 前往菲律賓馬尼拉，展開一段充滿意義的棋藝交流與慈善之旅，透過國際象棋連結社群、傳遞關懷。
During this special visit, Coach Sunny met with local chess enthusiasts and grassroots players who share the same passion for the game. In collaboration with Mr. Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr., founding president of Bayanihan Chess Club, they personally donated a total of 27 Caissa chess sets and boards to individuals and groups in need—ranging from young players with limited access to equipment, to community leaders who run informal chess programs in their neighborhoods.	在是次旅程中，Sunny 教練與 Bayanihan Chess Club 創會會長 Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. 先生 攜手合作，向當地有需要的棋手及社區代表捐贈共 27 套 Caissa 國際象棋套裝。受惠對象包括基層學生、缺乏資源的國際象棋愛好者，以至於義務推廣國際象棋的社區領袖等，讓更多人有機會接觸及享受棋藝的樂趣。
This heartfelt initiative was not just about providing resources—it was about planting seeds of opportunity, promoting inclusion, and reinforcing the belief that chess belongs to everyone, regardless of background.	此項捐贈活動不僅是物資上的支援，更象徵着機會的種子與文化的交流。我們深信，國際象棋是一項屬於全民的智慧運動，應超越地域與身份的界限，普及於每一個角落。
We are excited about the relationships built during this visit and look forward to more Caissa Adventures in the Philippines—including cultural exchanges, training programs, and friendly tournaments in the near future. Stay tuned for more stories as we continue to bring chess closer to communities across Asia, one move at a time.	Caissa 將繼續致力促進亞洲各地的棋藝互動，期待未來開展更多與菲律賓地區的合作項目，例如文化交流、訓練營及友誼賽等，展開更多意義非凡的「Caissa 菲律賓之旅」。 敬請留意我們接下來的分享，一同見證每一步棋帶來的改變。