
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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Oro loses top shooter to a ‘cardiac arrest’

‘Bisdak’ a serious threat in Asenso Pinoy online chess

Melindo works hard for his return to the ring

‘Speed King’ Alorta wins 2022 Iligan chess tilt

Misor chess whiz Vera Cruz shocks older ‘rival masters’

Surigao draws first blood in PCL Season 3 chessfest

Olympian Marcial wins second pro bout

Olympiad Marcial eyes 2nd pro bout win tomorrow
The Zamboanga City native Marcial (1-0) will fight the hard-pounding American Isiah Hart (6-2-1, 4 KOs) in a six-rounder for the middleweight class.

Asenso Pinoy blitz chess tourney set on April 16-17

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.
