As playing board games is a way to enhance social and cognitive skills, the Binhi leadership of the Ecclesiastical District of Marikina hosted such an activity at the second floor of Nadine’s Cuisine, 95 F. Balagtas, Corner Gen. B.G. Molina St., Marikina on October 4, 2025.

Many Binhi members from the Local Congregations of Bayan-bayanan, Eastwood, F. Manalo-Marikina, FYM Avenue, Parang, Rodriguez, SSS Village, and Wawa attended the activity.

Supervised by district Christian Family Organizations overseer Brother Jake Jambaro, the activity commenced with Binhi district president Aubrey Norielle Magdato for the opening remarks, followed by Binhi district officer JB Vigilla on the mechanics of the games. The youth then engaged in games of chess, dama,  scrabble, and game of the generals.

 As the friendly competition concluded, the Binhi district leadership presented certificates to the winners:

Chess (Men)

Baylm Lance Raven (Eastwood Congregation)

Chess (Women)

Binhi local officer Nicole Keisha Papilosa (F. Manalo-Marikina)

Dama (Men)

Binhi local president Richard Kevin Gamayao (Wawa)

Dama (Women)

Binhi local officer Martina Clelo Ascutia (SSS Village)

Scrabble

Binhi local president Nicole Chloe Pontanes (Bayan-bayanan)

Game of the Generals

Binhi local president Ibañez Velasquez (SSS Village)

“I am happy interacting with my fellow Binhi members from different local congregations,” said Binhi district officer Allysa Buenaventura. “This activity makes me more interested in playing chess and other board games.”

“It’s fulfilling to see my fellow Binhi members enjoy playing the board games. This activity has truly helped strengthen the bond and camaraderie among the Binhi members in our district,” said Magdato. “My heart is thus filled with joy as we’ve been able to conduct this activity victoriously, with God’s help.”

Binhi (Filipino word for “seedling”) is an organization in the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) for baptized members 12 to 17 years old. This organization instills in its youth members the importance of gaining knowledge and education, through honing their talents and skills, among other ways.