THE House of Representatives will honor the Philippines’ first female chess Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna of Albay in special rites today after claiming the historic title in the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The House lawmakers unanimously passed Resolution 12, congratulating and commending Frayna, based on a resolution filed by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda.

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