
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, Oro chessers eye upsetin PCAP playoff matches tonight

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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.

Surigao, Oro chessers in crucial games tonight
“Gawas nga makatabang sa amo ilang kadaugan, ma high morale sab ang CMOCA kay ang twice-to-beat nga Camarines gihapon ilang ma engkwentro balik sa play-in knockout,” Surigao team owner, Arena Grandmaster Rey Urbiztondo told Gold Star Daily.

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Surigao: Most ‘dangerous' underdog team in PCAP ’22
“We cannot afford to let our chances slip away. We'll have to take good care of our remaining games in order to avoid the play-in knockout for the playoff berths,” Surigao team owner Arena Grandmaster Rey Urbiztondo told Gold Star Daily.
