188th Internet-based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (PHI) – Report
The 188th Internet Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar (Philippines Chess Federation) was held from 23rd to 27th May 2025. It was organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and Asian Chess Federation, under the auspices of FIDE.
The Lecturer was IA/IO Abundo, Casto (UAE) and the Assistant Lecturer was IA/IO Pahlevanzadeh, Mehrdad (IRI), FIDE Lecturer.
The Language of the Seminar was English.
Twenty-three (23) arbiters from Philippines participated in the Seminar, and all of them participated in the examination test, held after the end of the lectures.
The following succeeded in the test and they will be awarded a norm for the title of the FIDE Arbiter, after the approval of the next FIDE Council:
| FIDE ID | Name (as on FIDE Profile) | FED |
|---|---|---|
| 5279518 | Abaro, Charlene | PHI |
| 5286220 | Dumagpi, Aime | PHI |
| 5276667 | Besco, Ricky Dacer | PHI |
| 5229162 | Dalayap, Lloyd | PHI |
| 5209986 | Florendo, Joey Albert | PHI |
| 5212952 | Armenta, Enrica | PHI |
| 521060509 | Tardo, John Paul | PHI |
| 8602980 | Hou, Yifan | CHN |
| 5221170 | Laxamana, John Jasper | PHI |
| 5258308 | Palas, Heidi | PHI |
