Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025

The bustling commercial halls of Market! Market! filled with the rhythmic clatter of plastic puzzles as 97 competitors gathered at the Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025. Spectators stopped in their tracks to watch hands moving at blinding speeds across timers, setting an electric atmosphere across all nine rounds. The single-day WCA competition in the City of Taguig, Philippines delivered eight varied events on March 9, 2025, offering a testing ground for seasoned solvers and eager participants testing their speed cubing skills.

Veteran presence proved decisive on the main stage, particularly in the headline 3x3x3 Cube contest. Across two intense rounds featuring 96 competitors, Brenton Angelo Lo Wong delivered masterclass consistency to claim the top spot. Lo Wong logged a best single solve of 5.42 seconds and sealed victory with a 5.84 winning average. Aragon Martin Gonzales secured the runner-up spot with a 6.92 average, while Christian Naguio completed the 3x3 podium with a 7.87 mark. The sharp 3x3 results demonstrated that the region's seasoned competitors remain at the peak of their game.

Lo Wong extended his golden run across multiple disciplines throughout the Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025. In the 2x2x2 Cube event, he outpaced 72 other solvers with an average of 1.73 seconds, bolstered by a 1.24 single. Gonzales pushed him closely to take silver with a 1.80 average, followed by James Certeza in third at 1.93. Lo Wong then took command of the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 28.47 seconds and a best single of 24.90, edging Jansen Alvarez who took second in 31.07 and Naguio in third at 32.34.

The big cubes brought another seasoned standout into the spotlight as Christian Naguio dominated the marathon formats. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Naguio captured gold with a 1:35.47 winning average and a 1:27.02 single, finishing ahead of Lo Wong's 1:50.39 and Lanz Noa A. Bernaldo's 2:05.87. Naguio doubled his title haul in the 7x7x7 Cube, recording an average of 2:29.65 with a single of 2:22.76. Bernaldo followed in second place with a 2:41.49 average, while Yuji Yoshida rounded out the podium at 3:00.70.

Specialty events also witnessed fierce battles among experienced contenders. Aragon Martin Gonzales proved untouchable in one-handed solving, winning the 3x3x3 One-Handed event in an 11.29 average, outlasting Lo Wong's 13.77 and Naguio's 14.28. Gonzales repeated his winning form in Pyraminx, averaging 2.83 seconds to finish ahead of Alvarez at 3.46 and Naguio at 4.77. In the Skewb final, Ivan Keith Cariaga claimed the top prize with a 3.02 average, ahead of Ayra Aiesha N. Negrillo at 3.88 and Yoshida at 5.17, completing a clean sweep of 24 podium spots for the host nation.

Beneath the top podium battles, several dedicated competitors produced standout milestones away from the spotlight. Mateus Gavin C. Imbuido unleashed a massive 53.2 percent improvement on the 2x2x2 Cube with a new personal best of 2.64 seconds, while trimming his classic Rubik's Cube mark down 13.1 percent to 18.63 across four events, including an initial Skewb attempt of 23.35. Matthew R. Reyes slashed 43.8 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube personal best to hit 56.07 seconds, while also lowering his 3x3 single by 12.3 percent to 9.28 and posting his first Skewb attempt of 8.14.

Seff Rylee Tilbe took on six disciplines, cutting 36.9 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube personal best with a 3.09 solve, dropping their one-handed best by 28.7 percent to 33.40, and completing a first 4x4x4 Cube run of 1:15.21. Mar Daniel Morfe Peñamante reduced their one-handed personal record by 27.8 percent to 27.54 seconds while debuting in 4x4x4 with 1:33.92 and Skewb with 9.94. Francis Juaquin S. Sta. Rosa lowered their 2x2x2 mark by 18.5 percent to 3.71 and logged first attempts in 4x4x4 at 1:14.29 and one-handed at 33.80.

The progress continued with Richard Dave B. Bonso, who improved their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 8.5 percent to 11.91 seconds and recorded initial attempts in 2x2x2 at 3.85 and Pyraminx at 8.78. Rodel C. Reyes III tackled five events, registering inaugural marks in 2x2x2 at 4.73, Pyraminx at 6.88, and one-handed at 41.48. Caleb John Tamis completed five categories, registering first-ever marks in 2x2x2 with 4.86, Skewb with 10.13, and one-handed with 37.50, capturing the true developmental spirit of this cubing competition.

With fast averages, wide participation, and deep rosters across every discipline, the Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025 concluded as a comprehensive showcase of local speedcubing talent. From commanding multisport campaigns by proven winners to breakthrough individual solves down the order, the competition in Taguig delivered memorable milestones across the board. Solvers now head back to practice, carrying sharp times and renewed focus into the remainder of the 2025 season.

Nagtala si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ng pambihirang 5.84 winning average sa 3x3x3 Cube upang pangunahan ang Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025 sa City of Taguig, Philippines. Ang kanyang pinakamabilis na single solve na 5.42 ang nagtakda ng pamantayan sa isang buong araw ng matinding salpukan sa Market! Market! noong March 9, 2025. Bukod sa pangunahing tagumpay na ito, ang buong pagtitipon ay naging isang masiglang pagdiriwang ng pagkakaibigan at pagtutulungan ng mga kalahok sa loob at labas ng competition area.

Umani ng kabuuang 97 competitors ang naturang cubing competition na sumabak sa 8 events at 9 rounds. Sa bawat pagitan ng mga round, kapansin-pansin ang mainit na samahan ng komunidad kung saan ang mga beterano at mga baguhan ay nagbahagi ng mga teknik, nagsubok ng mga bagong puzzle, at nagpalitan ng karanasan sa speedcubing. Ang bukas na suportahan ng bawat isa ang nagbigay-buhay sa buong bulwagan mula umaga hanggang sa mga huling salpukan sa gabi.

Hindi nagpahuli si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong sa iba pang mga kategorya matapos niyang dominahin ang 2x2x2 Cube taglay ang 1.73 average at 1.24 single. Nasungkit din niya ang unang puwesto sa 4x4x4 Cube na may 28.47 average at 24.90 single, habang pumangalawa naman siya sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa bilis na 13.77 at sa 6x6x6 Cube na may 1:50.39. Ang kanyang mahusay na paghawak sa iba't ibang uri ng Rubik's Cube ay nagpakita ng malalim na karanasan at dedikasyon sa naturang larangan.

Nagpamalas din ng angking galing si Aragon Martin Gonzales na nagwagi sa dalawang magkahiwalay na kategorya. Nakamit niya ang kampeonato sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa pamamagitan ng 11.29 average at 9.55 single, gayundin sa Pyraminx na may 2.83 average at 2.09 single. Pumangalawa rin si Gonzales sa 3x3x3 Cube sa oras na 6.92 at sa 2x2x2 Cube na may 1.80 average, na nagpatunay sa kanyang husay sa mabilisang pag-ikot gamit ang isa o dalawang kamay.

Sa hanay ng mga under-the-radar na manlalaro, kitang-kita ang pagsusumikap at personal na pag-unlad na siyang tunay na diwa ng komunidad. Ipinamalas ni Jared Albert ang kahanga-hangang 47.4 porsyentong pagbilis sa Pyraminx nang maitala ang 4.62 personal best mula sa dating 8.79, habang nagtala rin ng 3.60 sa 2x2x2 Cube at 18.83 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa kanyang 4 na sinalihang laro. Si Mark Marquez naman ay nagtala ng 9.10 personal best sa 3x3x3 Cube na 6.4 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa kanyang 9.72 na dating tala, kasabay ng kanyang unang opisyal na pagsubok sa Pyraminx na 5.32 at 2x2x2 Cube na 3.59. Pinatunayan din ni Miguel Nathaniel Tambo ang kanyang sigasig sa 5 events sa pamamagitan ng unang pagsabak sa 4x4x4 Cube na nagbunga ng 2:22.96, kalakip ang 19.6 porsyentong pag-angat sa 2x2x2 Cube sa 3.03 at 6.12 sa Skewb. Sa larangan ng malalaking puzzle, pinatunayan ni Joakim Hendrich Victorino ang tibay sa 5 events sa pamamagitan ng 4:05.53 personal best sa 7x7x7 Cube na 17.5 porsyentong mas mabilis sa dating 4:57.62, bukod sa unang pagsubok sa 6x6x6 Cube na 2:59.05 at 40.74 sa 4x4x4 Cube.

Marami ring bagong mukha ang sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition sa naturang torneo. Nagsimula si Chrystell Marrie C. Ramillo sa 5 events kung saan nairehistro niya ang kanyang mga unang opisyal na resulta sa 2x2x2 Cube na 7.89, 4x4x4 Cube na 1:48.09, at Pyraminx na 19.24. Sumabak naman si Joshznel Elijah C. Bulan sa 5 events at nagtala ng 2:47.49 sa 6x6x6 Cube, 18.75 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, at 39.30 sa 4x4x4 Cube sa kanyang mga unang pagtatangka. Gayundin, matagumpay na natapos ni Bon Cedric Lopez Arimbuyutan ang 4 na kategorya tampok ang unang subok sa 3x3x3 Cube na 16.64, Skewb na 45.29, at Pyraminx na 12.18. Buong tapang ding lumahok si Nathaniel Jayden R. Bulosan sa 4 na laro kung saan nagtala siya ng 4.72 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 16.83 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 3:11.21 sa 4x4x4 Cube sa kanyang unang sabak sa entablado.

Sa iba pang larangan, ipinamalas ni Christian Naguio ang kanyang lakas sa malalaking kubo nang angkinin ang unang puwesto sa 6x6x6 Cube sa bilis na 1:35.47 at sa 7x7x7 Cube sa pamamagitan ng 2:29.65 average. Nakuha rin niya ang ikatlong puwesto sa 3x3x3 Cube, 3x3x3 One-Handed, 4x4x4 Cube, at Pyraminx. Samantala, nanguna si Ivan Keith Cariaga sa Skewb matapos magtala ng 3.02 winning average laban kina Ayra Aiesha N. Negrillo na may 3.88 at Yuji Yoshida na may 5.17.

Nagtapos ang Bonifacio Global City Speedcubing Newcomer 2025 na may kabuuang 24 podium finishes para sa mga pambato ng Pilipinas. Ang bawat round at bawat pag-ikot ng puzzle ay nagpatibay sa pagkakaibigan ng mga kalahok, nagpalawak sa komunidad, at nag-iwan ng magagandang alaala sa Market! Market! para sa susunod na yugto ng mga paligsahan.