“I did not have the connections needed to succeed in that culture,” said the 27-year-old So, who hails from Bacoor, Cavite, lamenting the prevalence of the “godfather” culture in Filipino society, where those with connections can easily make their way to the top.
“I was from the province, not a city boy. Had no money etc. I wanted to go further, and there was only one country a nobody can make it. The USA!” added So. So, who now resides in Excelsior, Minnesota, has been representing the United States since 2014 and he has rose to as high as No. 2 in the world ranking and is currently ranked ninth in the world by the International Chess Federation . As a Filipino, he rose to as high as 12th in the Fide rankings.So first emigrated to the United States in 2012 to join Webster University’s chess team.
“I want to give back to a country that has been so good to me. From the moment I landed here I was encouraged and enabled to become better than I was. I like this attitude and the tremendous generosity of American culture,” So said.
BLozadaINQ not really a loss. ang babaw ng dahilan kaya naging US citizen. Sports in PH and most other countries were supported by corporations who expect something in return. Chess is a sport that nobody really cares about, no tv matches, no sponsors, etc. Too boring to watch
BLozadaINQ Sa US lumalaban sila ng magkakasama sa pinas bahala ka sa buhay mo kung may kapit ka swerte mo kung wala mamalimos ka ng tulong then pag nanalo ka icclaim ng commission na ginawa nila lahat para makarating ka dun sa laban mo
BLozadaINQ Good for you. Felicitaciones!
BLozadaINQ It was the same sentiments of many pinoys migrated to other countries. Happened not just in sport but also to any juan from diff field. It's hard to be a 2nd class citizen in other country BUT it's more harder if the same happened in your own backyard.
BLozadaINQ Punch to the gut? The Philippines has never supported their citizens and their talents. Wag na mqgpabango.
BLozadaINQ It was the same sentiments of many pinoys migrated to other countries. Happened not just in sport but also to any juan from diff field. It's hard to be a 2nd class citizen to other country BUT it's more harder if the same happened in your own backyard.
BLozadaINQ we lost an athlete
BLozadaINQ Good luck po
BLozadaINQ Sad reality of Philpiines Sports.
BLozadaINQ According to a 2017 survey study, the following factors have been attributed as causes of corruption: Greed of money, desires. Higher levels of market and political monopolization. Low levels of democracy, weak civil participation and low political transparency.
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