
Lynde Salgados
Lynde Salgados is the veteran Sports Writer for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With a career spanning decades, Lynde has become one of the most respected voices in Southern Philippines sports journalism, known specifically for his deep expertise in the Philippine chess circuit and regional basketball leagues. Based in Cagayan de Oro, his reporting goes beyond the final score, focusing on the development of homegrown athletes and the grassroots growth of Mindanaoan sports. Whether analyzing a grandmaster's gambit or covering high-stakes local tournaments, Lynde’s work is defined by technical precision and a commitment to elevating the sporting narrative of Northern Mindanao.
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Davao Eagles makes PCAP top-4, yields to Iloilo Knights

PCL Season 3 chessfest draws 22 amateur teams
“I think these three teams (Chessmis TV, Surigao, Davao) will vie strongly for the top honors as they’re all star-studded,” US Master and sportswriter Marlon Bernardino told Gold Star Daily.

Davao Chess Eagles battles Iloilo Kisela Knights tonight

Surigao Fianchetto bags top prize in Oro chess tilt
Lake Pinamaloy
Great irony

Surigao, Oro chessers eye upsetin PCAP playoff matches tonight

Oro’s Tayontong, Cachuela make noise in Super League

CMOCA Higala chessers vow to beat Queen’s Gambit anew

Gold Buyers rule Eagles hoopfest

Surigao makes PCAP’s play-off
“They’re stronger than us, but we managed to beat them (Negros) twice in the eliminations,” Urbiztondo told Gold Star Daily.
