Manny Pacquiao leads new Philippine chess federation

Manny Pacquiao is leading the newly established National United Chess Federation of the Philippines (NUCFP) in an effort to drive chess development and implement reforms within the sport. The organization aims to address previous issues regarding corruption and questionable actions within existing federations.

The NUCFP has secured support from various chess figures, including Super Grandmaster Wesley So, who expressed solidarity with the new movement. The federation's leadership includes Atty. Paul Elauria as President, with a board consisting of several legal professionals and chess organizers dedicated to pursuing structural changes in local chess.