Paragua Mark Callano (29.03.1984)

Philippine Grandmaster (2005). He became the youngest Philippine master ever when he was 9 years old and the youngest IM when he was 14 years and 8 months old. Bronze medalist at the World U16 in 2000.

Philippino Chess Champion (2012).

Best results: Lutece Echecs Open (FRA) 2004, 1^st; Alushta 2004, 1^st; FIDE World Championship 2004, 1st round;  Zonal 3.3 2005, 1^st-2^nd; World Cup Chess 2005, 2nd round; Singapore Masters 2004 and 2006, 1^st; Tarakan (INA) 2008, 1^st; Prospero Pichay Cup (PHI) 2008, 2^nd; Marshall Intl (USA) 2008, 1^st; Zonal 3.3 championship 2011, 2-4^th; Jimmy Quon Memorial (USA) 2011, 1^st; Philippino Chess Championship 2012, 1st, Marshall GM USA 2020, 1st.

A participant in 2002, 2004 and 2006 Olympiads, in the 2004 World Chess Championship and in the 2005 World Cup.

Peak rating: 2621 in 2006.