The Philippine Para Chess team composed of 22 Para Athletes;  4 men and 3 women completely blind; 4 men and 3 women partially blind; 4 men and 4 women with physical disability and four Coaching staff , will compete to the ASEAN Para Games on Jun 3 to 9, 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In support to the Para Chess Athletes, NCDA Executive Director Don Fradejas grant their request to stay for a month at the NCDA Disability Resource and Development Center for an extensive training in preparation for the ASEAN Para Games.The Council wishes them good luck and congratulations for being part of the 2023 ASEAN PARA GAMES.