Apple Rubin (left) and her mentor Atty. Jeah Gacang (proper). | Contributed picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo Metropolis’s chess prodigy, Apple Rubin, has managed to beat big challenges as she represents the Philippines within the twenty second ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships in Vientiane, Laos, from August 21 to 31.
Regardless of her monetary struggles and tough journey, Rubin’s unwavering willpower led her to her first worldwide event. Underneath the tutelage of Toledo-Xignex Trojans workforce proprietor Atty. Jeah Gacang, Rubin’s resilient spirit has propelled her to don the Philippines’ tri-colors on the worldwide stage.
In an interview with CDN Digital, Rubin shared her gratitude for the assist that she’s obtained and her hopes for the event.
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“What I would like most proper now’s monetary assist and prayers for security as I take part in my first worldwide chess competitors. This assist will drastically assist me excel within the event,” Rubin stated.
Rubin’s journey to Laos wasn’t straightforward. She confronted vital challenges, together with passport delays as a consequence of points with the Division of Overseas Affairs (DFA).
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Vientiane event
The Vientiane event represents a vital second in Rubin’s younger profession, offering her with the chance to compete in opposition to the perfect gamers in her age group.
“This event is extremely essential to me as a result of it offers me the possibility to compete in opposition to chess gamers from completely different international locations and develop as a participant. Representing not solely Toledo, but in addition the Philippines, on the worldwide stage fills me with satisfaction,” Rubin shared.
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Regardless of the challenges, Rubin expressed her gratitude for the assist that she has obtained. Philippine Consulate Normal Jed Llona helped expedite her passport, and the Toledo Metropolis authorities, together with Vice Governor Hilario Davide III and different native officers, offered full backing for her journey.
“I’m blessed with beneficiant folks round me who unconditionally share their data and repeatedly coach me on the right way to enhance my video games,” Rubin stated.
“Since Batang Pinoy 2022, I’ve been dreaming of competing on the worldwide stage, and I’ve been making ready for this second ever since.”
Combined feelings
As she heads into the event, Rubin is stuffed with each pleasure and willpower.
“I’m experiencing combined feelings. I’m very excited and glad to lastly compete internationally, however I’m additionally nervous about what would possibly occur. Nevertheless, I consider that nothing is not possible with God, so I’ll simply be myself and search His steering, no matter occurs,” she stated.
Gacang, who has mentored Rubin since their gold medal end in Batang Pinoy 2022, praised the younger participant’s development and willpower.
“Apple is a real warrior. With the teachings from her trainers and her personal experiences, I consider she’s greater than able to excel on the worldwide stage,” Gacang stated.
“She embodies every part we might hope for in a younger chess champion,” she added.
Rubin’s participation within the twenty second ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships is just not solely a major step in her profession but in addition a testomony to Toledo Metropolis’s rising standing as a chess hotspot.
The town, dwelling to the Toledo Xignex-Trojans, stays dedicated to nurturing younger abilities like Rubin, who represents the way forward for Philippine chess.
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