GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026

Leo Borromeo delivered a masterclass at Robinsons Pavia, capturing four titles including a dominant 6.18-second average in the 3x3x3 Cube final. Borromeo also unleashed the fastest single solve of the weekend at 5.03 seconds, setting the benchmark across three intense rounds. The GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026 brought 61 competitors together in Pavia, Iloilo, Philippines, across May 2 and May 3, 2026. The weekend featured 16 rounds across nine official events, putting the growing strength of regional speedcubing on full display in front of an enthusiastic gathering.

Reaching the final round in the premier event demanded exceptional consistency amid a deep lineup of contenders. With 61 solvers vying for advancement in the classic Rubik's Cube, every mistake carried a heavy penalty across the qualifying stages. Jansen Alvarez secured the runner-up spot in the final with a strong 7.55 average, while Leigh Anne Nijel Guibani claimed third place on the podium at 7.79 seconds. The official 3x3 results underscored just how fiercely contested the top tier was throughout the weekend, with narrow margins deciding the podium spots.

Borromeo extended his winning form across multiple disciplines during the GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, he topped a field of 29 competitors with a winning average of 12.34 seconds, complemented by a best single solve of 10.65 seconds. He followed with a victory in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting an average of 26.78 seconds to finish ahead of Leigh Anne Nijel Guibani, who recorded 32.67 seconds, and Jansen Alvarez, who finished third at 34.39 seconds. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Borromeo secured his fourth victory with an average of 59.00 seconds, edging past Alvarez at 1:00.04 and Guibani at 1:05.53.

Jansen Alvarez established his own multi-event presence by securing two gold medals across the weekend. In the Pyraminx event, Alvarez set the pace through two rounds, winning the final with an average of 2.27 seconds alongside a brisk 1.37 single solve. Bella Shanell Clementir Frial finished second with a 3.56 average, while Javier Ignacio secured third place with 3.59 seconds. Alvarez also claimed victory in Megaminx, navigating the dodecahedral challenge to win with an average of 50.87 seconds, holding off Julian Miguel Bata at 53.86 seconds and Miguel Gonzaga at 54.63 seconds.

The remaining podium battles showcased sharp execution in high-speed puzzles at this WCA competition. Ace Christian C. Wong clinched the 2x2x2 Cube title, recording an average of 1.87 seconds across two rounds, followed by Miguel Gonzaga in second place at 2.47 and Jansen Alvarez in third at 2.78. In Clock, Aaron Josh C. Wong earned the win with a 6.35 average, finishing ahead of Javier Ignacio at 6.85 and Gonzaga at 8.04. Ivan Keith Cariaga captured the Skewb title after three rounds, posting a 4.04 average to beat Aaron Josh C. Wong at 4.26 and Ace Christian C. Wong at 4.72.

Beyond the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across the schedule at the GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026. Justeen Lei D. Dioso took on four events, making a debut in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 55.47 mark while improving his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 30.5 percent to 3.15 seconds and his 3x3x3 Cube best by 17.7 percent to 9.92 seconds. Liam Tagomata entered four disciplines, taking his first official attempt at Skewb with a 4.41 solve and improving his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 25.4 percent down to 10.35 seconds alongside a 3.24 2x2x2 Cube solve. Josh Eliakim Samson competed across five events, dropping his 3x3x3 Cube best by 29 percent to 11.85 seconds and lowering his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 22.2 percent to 1:16.74, while Carl Juzztine L. Tan completed a first Skewb attempt of 4.03 seconds, finished eighth in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and improved his one-handed mark by 12.4 percent to 14.59 seconds.

The progress continued with Hannah Grace O. Rafio, who entered four events, made an official 5x5x5 Cube debut with a 1:35.89 result to finish eighth, and lowered her 3x3x3 Cube personal record by 9.9 percent to 9.37 seconds. John Laurence C. Agregorio competed in five disciplines, securing ninth in 3x3x3 One-Handed while improving his Pyraminx best by 28 percent to 7.45 seconds and his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 20.6 percent to 2.70 seconds. Renette Miles Manzano took on five events, achieving an 11th-place finish in Clock and recording official first attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 35.10, Clock at 39.29, and the 2x2x2 Cube at 5.05 seconds. Rheana Antonia G. Blance completed three events, recording a first Pyraminx solve of 31.07 seconds while reducing her 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 13.6 percent to 29.49 seconds.

The depth of skill across 16 rounds highlighted the rising standard of speed cubing in the region throughout the two-day schedule. Competitors from across the Philippines contested every second at Robinsons Pavia, producing memorable head-to-head finishes in both short-format sprints and extended big-cube solving. With all 27 podium positions claimed by Filipino competitors, the cubing competition served as a comprehensive celebration of local talent, leaving participants with fresh personal records and valuable championship experience as the 2026 season moves forward from the GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026.

Nagtala si Leo Borromeo ng pambihirang 6.18 average sa 3x3x3 Cube final upang pamunuan ang mga resulta sa Robinsons Pavia. Mula sa pinakamabilis na single solve na 5.03 hanggang sa mainit na palakpakan ng komunidad, ang kaganapang ito ay naging sentro ng samahan at galing. Ang GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026 ay nagbukas ng isang masiglang yugto para sa speedcubing sa Pavia, Iloilo, Philippines noong May 2 hanggang May 3, 2026, kung saan nagtipon ang 61 competitors upang magbahagi ng kanilang dedikasyon sa bawat puzzle.

Sa kabuuan ng labing-anim na rounds sa siyam na magkakaibang kategorya, ang GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026 ay nagpakita ng malalim na ugnayan sa pagitan ng mga manlalaro. Sa mga sandaling walang laban sa entablado, abala ang lahat sa pagpapalitan ng mga teknik, pagsubok sa mga side puzzle, at pagtulong sa bawat isa na mapabuti ang kanilang oras. Ang likas na sigla sa paligid ng Robinsons Pavia ang nagbigay-buhay sa buong cubing competition habang nagaganap ang mga matitinding bakbakan.

Sa pangunahing 3x3x3 Cube, sinundan si Leo Borromeo nina Jansen Alvarez na may 7.55 average para sa ikalawang pwesto at Leigh Anne Nijel Guibani na nagtala ng 7.79 average sa ikatlong pwesto. Hindi lamang doon nagtapos ang dominasyon ni Borromeo dahil nakuha rin niya ang unang pwesto sa 4x4x4 Cube na may 26.78 average laban sa 32.67 ni Guibani at 34.39 ni Alvarez. Nagwagi rin si Borromeo sa 5x5x5 Cube sa bilis na 59.00 average, pati na rin sa 3x3x3 One-Handed na nagtala ng 12.34 average.

Ipinamalas din ni Jansen Alvarez ang kanyang husay sa iba pang mga puzzle sa pamamagitan ng pagwawagi sa Pyraminx tangan ang 2.27 average, kung saan pumangalawa si Bella Shanell Clementir Frial sa 3.56 at pumangatlo si Javier Ignacio sa 3.59. Si Alvarez din ang nanguna sa Megaminx gamit ang 50.87 average, na sinundan nina Julian Miguel Bata na may 53.86 at Miguel Gonzaga na may 54.63. Sa bawat round, kitang-kita ang suporta ng bawat kalahok sa mga kasamang sumasalang sa mesa.

Sa iba pang kategorya, naging kapana-panabik ang labanan sa 2x2x2 Cube kung saan nangibabaw si Ace Christian C. Wong sa bilis na 1.87 average laban sa 2.47 ni Miguel Gonzaga at 2.78 ni Jansen Alvarez. Sa Skewb, nakamit ni Ivan Keith Cariaga ang tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng 4.04 average, habang pumangalawa si Aaron Josh C. Wong sa 4.26 at pumangatlo si Ace Christian C. Wong sa 4.72. Nakuha naman ni Aaron Josh C. Wong ang unang pwesto sa Clock gamit ang 6.35 average laban sa 6.85 ni Javier Ignacio.

Sa likod ng mga opisyal na podium, marami sa mga kalahok ang nagtala ng mga kahanga-hangang personal na rekord. Ipinamalas ni Yule Christine Cajilig ang malaking pag-unlad nang magtala ng 13.19 sa 3x3x3 Cube na 29 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dati niyang 18.58, bukod pa sa 59.21 sa 4x4x4 Cube na 18.6 porsyentong bawas sa lumang 1:12.76. Nagpakitang-gilas din si Samuel Norton nang magtala ng 36.40 sa 3x3x3 Cube na 22.6 porsyentong mas mabilis sa dati niyang 47.04, at 16.47 sa 2x2x2 Cube. Bawas din ng 16.7 porsyento ang naitalang 10.18 ni Mikhail Joseph Baldeo sa 3x3x3 Cube, habang si Win M. Marcelo ay nagtala ng 2.66 sa 2x2x2 Cube na 7 porsyentong mas mabilis at sumubok sa unang pagkakataon sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa oras na 28.37.

Naging napakaespesyal din ng paligsahan para sa mga sumabak sa kanilang unang WCA competition. Si Benyamin Andres Lucas Crespo Jr ay sumabak sa pitong magkakaibang kategorya, kabilang ang unang subok sa Megaminx na 1:47.75 para sa ika-pitong pwesto, Clock na 14.39, at 4x4x4 Cube na 1:18.22. Apat na kategorya naman ang hinarap ni Jared Villarias na nagtala ng unang opisyal na 27.38 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, 52.43 sa 4x4x4 Cube, at 4.54 sa 2x2x2 Cube. Sumabak din si Matt Steven J. Arnaiz sa apat na kategorya na may 6.63 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 13.48 sa Skewb, at 14.54 sa Pyraminx, habang si Romar ll M. Marcelo ay nagtapos sa ika-11 pwesto sa Pyraminx sa bilis na 6.41 kasabay ng unang subok sa 2x2x2 Cube na 4.95 at 3x3x3 Cube na 11.71.

Ang kabuuang dalawampu't pitong podium placements na nakuha ng mga kinatawan mula sa Pilipinas ay patunay sa galing ng mga lokal na manlalaro sa paglutas ng Rubik's Cube. Sa pagtatapos ng GAN Iloilo Summer Open 2026, ang pinakamalaking tagumpay ay ang matatag na samahan, mga bagong nabuong pagkakaibigan, at ang patuloy na paglago ng komunidad na handang magtulungan para sa mga susunod pang yugto ng palakasan.