G Perms in Gapan 2026

Inside Robinsons Place Gapan, the atmosphere hummed with focused energy as competitors took their places at the solving tables. Speedcubers journeyed from across provinces and towns to reach the City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, navigating long road trips and early morning transit schedules to converge under the mall lights. By the time timers were calibrated and judges took their stations on September 20, 2026, the venue had transformed into a bustling arena dedicated to fast-paced puzzle mastery.

The journey proved worthwhile as G Perms in Gapan 2026 officially got underway, bringing together athletes for a full schedule across seven distinct disciplines. For participants who traveled across the region, this single-day cubing competition offered the chance to test months of practice in a sanctioned arena. The community gathered to witness lightning-quick rotations, precise algorithmic executions, and relentless battles against the clock on a vibrant tournament floor.

The classic 3x3x3 Cube contest produced exceptional speed and tight margins at the top. Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes claimed the headline victory with a stellar winning mark of 6.63 seconds, leading the 3x3 results on the day. Karl Abarquez secured second place with an 8.83, while Joel Angelo D. Del Pilar earned third with an 8.94. Across every attempt, competitors showcased their mastery over the traditional Rubik's Cube, rewarding the supporters who had followed their journey to Nueva Ecija.

Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes extended his commanding form across multiple disciplines throughout the gathering. In 2x2x2 Cube, Magallanes took top honors with a swift 1.58-second effort, outpacing Gabriel Subion who finished second in 2.20 and Kenneth Carlos who claimed third in 3.69. Magallanes added another gold in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an impressive 12.30, followed by Subion in 12.96 and Abarquez in 16.36, capping an extraordinary showing at G Perms in Gapan 2026.

Behind the top podium steps, dedicated competitors made massive strides that defined the spirit of the tournament. Zach Mateus De Joya produced two of the biggest breakthroughs of the day, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 53.2 percent down to 9.93 seconds from 21.21, while also slicing his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 50.8 percent to 32.98 from 1:07.03. Kristine Robin T. Linsangan entered four events, posting a 2.88 in 2x2x2 Cube for a 33.3 percent improvement over 4.32, alongside a 17.04 in 3x3x3 One-Handed that was 28.3 percent faster than 23.78, finishing 8th in Clock. Juan Greeco S. Gomez tackled five events, setting a 4x4x4 Cube personal best of 1:30.04 to go 16 percent faster than 1:47.18 and taking 11th, while logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 6.47. Faith Angeline Mingo recorded a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 10.89, which was 9.8 percent faster than 12.07, took 9th in Pyraminx, and logged a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 5.65.

Other rising talents embraced new challenges across the board during this WCA competition. Rein Ivan S. Salvador competed in four disciplines, achieving a best finish of 13th in 4x4x4 Cube with a first ever attempt of 1:50.50, alongside a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 26.10 and a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 5.91. Zayn Yñigo S. Canlas entered three events, taking 15th in 4x4x4 Cube with a first ever attempt of 1:54.94, posting a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 5.49, and setting a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 15.91. Antonio Miguel Q. De Guzman took on three events and secured 10th place in Pyraminx with a first ever attempt of 7.56. Hannah Crystal M. Magno completed two events, earning 20th in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a first ever attempt of 38.39.

The technical puzzles provided immense excitement as competitors traded rapid moves on the floor. In the Clock event, Karl Abarquez delivered a commanding performance to capture the win with a blistering 2.70 seconds, while Dylan Arteims N. Fernandez earned second in 5.66 and Gabriel Subion took third in 6.56. Meanwhile, Pyraminx delivered a fierce contest as Gabriel Subion took first place with a 2.81, edging out Karl Abarquez at 3.42 and Kenneth Carlos at 4.11.

Big cubes and specialized puzzles rounded out the intense program of speed cubing action in Gapan. The 4x4x4 Cube division saw Xavier De Vera seize first place with a winning time of 32.58 seconds, narrowly ahead of Mark Aeron Santos and Gabriel Subion who tied with matching marks of 33.12 for second and third. Skewb was claimed by Kenneth Carlos in 3.62 seconds, followed closely by Karl Abarquez at 3.75 and Dylan Arteims N. Fernandez at 3.81.

When the final solves concluded at G Perms in Gapan 2026, competitors packed their bags with new personal records, hard-fought victories, and unforgettable memories from the City of Gapan. The dedication shown by those who traveled far underscored the vibrant growth of speedcubing across the country, setting an inspiring benchmark as everyone looks ahead to the next season of play.

Niyanig ni Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes ang buong torneo matapos magtala ng napakabilis na 6.63 upang angkinin ang unang puwesto sa 3x3x3 Cube. Ang tagumpay na ito ang nagbukas sa malawak na dominasyon ng mga lokal na manlalaro sa buong paligsahan. Sa Robinsons Place Gapan nagtagpo ang mga mahuhusay na kalahok para sa isang buong araw ng matinding tapatan. Nakamit ng Pilipinas ang lahat ng dalawampu't isang posisyon sa podium sa kabuuang pitong kategorya na binuksan sa torneo.

Ginanap ang G Perms in Gapan 2026 noong Setyembre 20, 2026 sa City of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Ang pambihirang bilis ni Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes ang naging tampok sa pangunahing Rubik's Cube division laban sa mahigpit na karibal. Pumangalawa si Karl Abarquez na nagrehistro ng 8.83, habang pumangatlo naman si Joel Angelo D. Del Pilar sa kanyang 8.94. Ang resulta sa 3x3x3 Cube ay nagpakita ng mataas na antas ng husay ng bansa sa bawat pag-ikot ng bawat puzzle.

Hindi lamang sa iisang dibisyon nanguna si Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes sa pambihirang cubing competition na ito. Nakamit din niya ang gintong gantimpala sa 2x2x2 Cube nang magtala ng 1.58 kontra sa 2.20 ni Gabriel Subion at 3.69 ni Kenneth Carlos. Bukod dito, pinatunayan niya ang kanyang galing sa 3x3x3 One-Handed matapos manalo sa oras na 12.30. Sumunod sa kanya si Gabriel Subion na may 12.96 at si Karl Abarquez na nagtala ng 16.36.

Sa kategoryang Clock, bumawi si Karl Abarquez at inuwi ang kampeonato sa pamamagitan ng napakabilis na 2.70. Pumangalawa sa nasabing labanan si Dylan Arteims N. Fernandez na may 5.66 at pumangatlo si Gabriel Subion na may 6.56. Naging mahigpit din ang tunggalian sa 4x4x4 Cube kung saan nanguna si Xavier De Vera sa oras na 32.58. Naging dikit ang laban para sa sumunod na mga puwesto nang magtala kapwa ng 33.12 sina Mark Aeron Santos at Gabriel Subion.

Nasungkit naman ni Gabriel Subion ang unang puwesto sa Pyraminx nang magrehistro ng 2.81 kontra sa 3.42 ni Karl Abarquez at 4.11 ni Kenneth Carlos. Sa larangan naman ng Skewb, ipinamalas ni Kenneth Carlos ang bilis upang manalo sa pamamagitan ng 3.62. Sumunod sa kanya si Karl Abarquez na nagtala ng 3.75, habang nakuha naman ni Dylan Arteims N. Fernandez ang ikatlong puwesto sa kanyang 3.81 matapos ang matinding salpukan ng mga kamay.

Sa likod ng mga nagwagi sa entablado, sumiklab din ang galing ng mga kalahok na nagpakita ng personal na pag-unlad sa speedcubing. Nagtala si Lawrence Benedict N. Sison ng bagong personal best na 10.46 sa Clock na 17.5 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa kanyang dating 12.68, bukod pa sa 12.37 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed at ikaapat na puwesto. Ibinaba naman ni Ayer Mackryss C. Genese ang kanyang rekord sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa 44.61 mula 52.52 na 15.1 porsyentong bilis, kasabay ng paglahok sa apat na events. Lumaban din nang buong husay si Gibran Kwan sa tatlong events kung saan nakuha niya ang ika-siyam na puwesto sa 3x3x3 Cube, habang si Izaak Ridge Aguirre ay nagtapos sa ika-pitong puwesto sa Clock sa kanyang tatlong sinalihang laban.

Naging espesyal din ang araw para sa mga bagong sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition. Si James Albert Flynn T. Jarrett ay sumabak sa apat na dibisyon kung saan nakuha niya ang ika-sampung puwesto sa Skewb at nagtala ng unang opisyal na marka na 5.24 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 31.48 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 1:52.94 sa 4x4x4 Cube. Si Ivar Mario Giskaas ay lumahok din sa apat na kategorya at pumang-sampu sa 4x4x4 Cube kasabay ng mga unang marka na 12.22 sa Skewb, 26.78 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, at 13.38 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Gayundin, nagrehistro si Howard Denizan F. Lagda ng 11th place sa Pyraminx at unang subok na 18.29 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 11.73 sa Skewb, at 4.18 sa 2x2x2 Cube, habang si Dale Parker B. Buluran ay nagtapos sa ika-labindalawang puwesto sa 4x4x4 Cube kasama ang unang mga oras na 16.10 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 5.46 sa 2x2x2 Cube, at 16.73 sa Pyraminx.

Ang kabuuang resulta ng G Perms in Gapan 2026 ay nagbigay-diin sa patuloy na pag-angat ng mga manlalaro sa rehiyon. Mula sa mga beteranong umangkin ng mga medalya hanggang sa mga baguhang sumubok sa unang pagkakataon, naging ganap ang tagumpay ng bawat isa. Ang bawat opisyal na pag-ikot sa entablado ay nagpatunay sa lalim ng talento ng mga Pilipinong manlalaro na handang magpakitang-gilas sa mga susunod pang yugto ng palakasan.