
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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Surigao on a roll; CMOCA Higalas upset Manila, 2-1

Fr. Arellano accepts challenge as returning chess club prexy

Oro Aces sports club still stands at 36 years

Gensan pride boxer shines as Davao’s Ancajas falters

Bukidnon pride Jerusalem keeps ring streak to seven
“Maybe, I’ll be defending the Orient Pacific Boxing Federation title in Japan o basin ma grasyahan maka challenge na pud usab sa world title anytime this year,” the 27-year-old Manolo Fortich native Jerusalem told Gold Star Daily.

Legendary cager Anciado shares ‘precious advice’

Legendary Ilonggo chesser IM Senador dies of cancer
“(The) Philippines is a poor country so you have to train on your own,” then said Senador, who gained at least one GM norm before his death.

Sport center workers feel abandoned
“We are regular employees apan 13 days lang sa one month among makuha nga sweldo,” she shared.

Bukidnon boxer Jerusalem will not let his guard down
Former world title contender Melvin Jerusalem posted this saying on his Facebook wall, days before his fight in the ‘Sanman Bubble VIII’ scheduled in General Santos City on February 26.

Misor pride IM Salcedo shinesas Surigao, Oro chessers falter
“I think our top board scorer (Lennon Hart) could not play again on Wednesday due to his work, and FM Alaan is bound for hometown Surigao from Manila which is a big headache for us knowing nga problema pa kaayo ang internet connection sa Surigao,” Urbiztondo told Gold Star Daily.

