Jenra Cubing Summer 2026

Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc put on a commanding display at Jumbo Jenra Sindalan, capturing four event titles in a single day of high-level speedcubing. His decisive run in the main 3x3x3 Cube final delivered a winning average of 7.02 seconds alongside a single solve of 6.39 seconds. That individual brilliance capped a smooth schedule managed by the dedicated organizers, delegates, and volunteers who kept the entire tournament moving without a hitch. Their tireless work on the competition floor ensured all nine rounds ran on time, setting the stage for a memorable day in the City of San Fernando, Philippines on April 25, 2026.

A total of 59 competitors gathered to test their skills across six events at Jenra Cubing Summer 2026. The organizing crew coordinated the scoring tables, staging zones, and judging stations seamlessly across the single-day schedule. Every round required attentive volunteer judging and prompt data management to process hundreds of attempts. Thanks to their careful preparation and backstage coordination, cubers could focus purely on turning at top speed. The welcoming atmosphere created by the staff welcomed both seasoned competitors and fresh faces to the official speed cubing arena.

The 3x3 results formed the central focus of the afternoon as all 59 entrants took to the tables for the opening round of Rubik's Cube solving. When the dust settled in the final round, Palisoc claimed the top step on the podium with his 7.02 average. John Michael Chua secured second place with an average of 8.37 seconds, while Xavier De Vera took third place by finishing with an 8.45 mark. The efficient running of the preliminary heats allowed the finalists to battle under ideal tournament conditions with great pacing from the staging crew.

Palisoc added to his haul by sweeping the big cubes and the short format. In the 2x2x2 Cube, he posted a winning average of 2.97 seconds and a best single of 2.19, edging out Dale Palmares who recorded 3.01 and Warren Joseph D. Domingo who took third at 3.13. On the massive puzzles, Palisoc dominated the 6x6x6 Cube with a winning mark of 1:12.91, ahead of Palmares at 1:41.57 and Louie Jay Quibote at 1:51.70. Palisoc completed his four-gold performance in the 7x7x7 Cube, posting a winning average of 2:03.72, with Palmares taking second in 2:16.41 and Quibote earning third in 2:27.81.

Side events brought additional excitement to the floor as Kenneth Carlos captured the Skewb championship with an average of 4.29 seconds and a best single of 2.24. Briley C. Fandiñola earned second place on Skewb with 4.96, while Yuji Yoshida took third at 5.44. Yoshida quickly rebounded in the Pyraminx event, taking the victory with an average of 5.25 seconds and a single of 4.03. Carlos claimed the silver step on the Pyraminx podium with 5.73, followed closely by Mc Yhel Del Monte in third place with an average of 6.41 seconds.

Away from the top of the podium, the deeper story of this WCA competition was written through major personal breakthroughs and ambitious new steps. Gian Paolo Mariano entered six events, achieving a personal best on Skewb of 4.91 seconds, which was 55.4 percent faster than before, a Pyraminx personal best of 3.87 seconds, and completed his first official 6x6x6 Cube attempt in 2:53.38. Nathan Ezekiel L. Pamintuan took on four events, dropping his Skewb mark to 8.07 seconds for a 44.2 percent improvement alongside a 25.5 percent drop on 3x3x3 Cube to 16.13 seconds. Calix Julian Lozano improved his 2x2x2 Cube time to 5.79 seconds, an improvement of 40.4 percent, and lowered his 3x3x3 Cube standard to 15.34 seconds. Franciss Nel Sabenorio logged a first ever attempt on 2x2x2 Cube with 3.87 seconds while setting an 8.57 personal best on 3x3x3 Cube.

The progress continued across all tables as competitors expanded their repertoires at Jenra Cubing Summer 2026. Vito Adriel C. Gabaza took on three events, completing first official attempts on Pyraminx in 6.79 seconds and 2x2x2 Cube in 6.46 seconds, alongside a 21.3 percent personal best drop on 3x3x3 Cube down to 14.42 seconds. Achilles Ryu Buenaventura completed first attempts on 2x2x2 Cube in 5.63 seconds and Pyraminx in 5.68 seconds, while improving on 3x3x3 Cube to 22.43 seconds. Rigo Dematawaran completed a first official Skewb solve of 8.86 seconds and posted a 3x3x3 Cube best of 14.95 seconds. Anonymous logged first ever attempts across three disciplines, posting 22.05 on Skewb, 19.83 on Pyraminx, and 10.63 on 2x2x2 Cube.

The smooth execution of the tournament highlighted the strength of the local community and the tireless dedication of the support team. By delivering nine rounds of competition across six disciplines in a single action-packed day, the event staff gave all 59 participants a professional platform to test their speeds. As the equipment was packed away at Jumbo Jenra Sindalan, Jenra Cubing Summer 2026 concluded as a resounding success, setting a benchmark for efficient tournament organization in the region for the remainder of the 2026 cubing competition season.

Puno ng pananabik at matinding tensyon ang buong bulwagan ng Jumbo Jenra Sindalan sa pagbubukas ng mga orasan para sa mga kalahok. Sa bawat pag-ikot ng mga layer at mabilis na paglapag ng mga kamay sa timer, ramdam ang bigat ng bawat milisegundo sa entablado. Ang City of San Fernando, Philippines ang naging sentro ng galing noong April 25, 2026 sa pagtitipon ng 59 na kalahok na handang magpakitang-gilas sa ibabaw ng mga solve mat.

Nasaksihan sa Jenra Cubing Summer 2026 ang isa sa pinakamahigpit na labanan sa 2x2x2 Cube kung saan katiting na 0.04 segundo lamang ang naglayo sa kampeonato. Nakuha ni Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc ang unang puwesto tangan ang winning average na 2.97 at best single na 2.19, matapos habulin si Dale Palmares na pumangalawa sa average na 3.01. Sumunod sa ikatlong puwesto si Warren Joseph D. Domingo na nagtala naman ng 3.13 average sa isang dikitang round na nagpatindig sa mga manonood.

Hindi lamang doon nagtapos ang dominasyon ni Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc dahil winalis rin niya ang prestihiyosong 3x3x3 Cube sa pamamagitan ng winning average na 7.02 at pinakamabilis na single na 6.39 sa pagitan ng dalawang rounds. Pumangalawa sa naturang pangunahing kaganapan si John Michael Chua na nagsumite ng 8.37 average, habang nakuha naman ni Xavier De Vera ang ikatlong puwesto sa kanyang 8.45 na marka sa paboritong Rubik's Cube division.

Ipinamalas din ni Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc ang kanyang tibay sa malalaking puzzle matapos pagharian ang 6x6x6 Cube at 7x7x7 Cube. Sa 6x6x6 Cube, nagwagi siya bitbit ang 1:12.91 average laban kina Dale Palmares na may 1:41.57 at Louie Jay Quibote na may 1:51.70. Sa 7x7x7 Cube, nanguna muli si Palisoc na may 2:03.72 average kung saan pumangalawa si Dale Palmares sa 2:16.41 at pumangatlo si Louie Jay Quibote sa 2:27.81 sa makapigil-hiningang speedcubing showdown.

Bukod sa mga regular na pamilyar na pambato, naging daan din ang paligsahan para sa magagandang personal na tagumpay ng mga sumisidibong kalahok. Naitala ni Kelsey Celine Chua ang 3x3x3 Cube personal best na 29.30 matapos maging 35.6 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dating 45.47. Si Samuel John D. Dela Cruz ay sumabak sa 2 events at nagtala ng personal best na 3.65 sa 2x2x2 Cube na 31.3 porsyentong bawas sa dating 5.31, bukod pa sa 13.29 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Pinatunayan din ni Zion Laudiangco ang galing sa 4 events sa kanyang ika-9 na puwesto sa Skewb at personal best na 4.26 sa 2x2x2 Cube na 30.6 porsyentong mas mabilis. Umabante rin si Mearl Maxi S. Imbuido sa 2 events kung saan nagtala siya ng unang subok sa 2x2x2 Cube na 12.88 at personal best na 20.00 sa 3x3x3 Cube na 13.4 porsyentong mas mabilis.

Naging espesyal din ang araw para sa mga bagong manlalaro na sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition ngayong taon. Unang sumabak si Marionne Elize S. Torres sa 4 events at nakuha ang ika-8 puwesto sa Skewb kalakip ang mga unang subok na 17.98 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 13.66 sa Pyraminx, at 5.91 sa 2x2x2 Cube. Si Alonzo Israel L. Castro ay sumabak sa 4 events at nagtala ng ika-15 puwesto sa Skewb kasama ang unang subok na 30.54, pati na ang 23.26 sa 3x3x3 Cube at 4.70 sa 2x2x2 Cube. Lumaban din si Zaelle Nathan Gatchalian sa 4 events na nagtala ng ika-16 puwesto sa Skewb kasama ang mga unang subok na 1:16.60 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 14.83 sa Pyraminx, at 13.05 sa 2x2x2 Cube, habang si Emmanuel Fenix ay humarap sa 3 events at nagtala ng ika-26 puwesto sa Pyraminx bitbit ang mga unang subok na 10.34 sa Pyraminx, 9.43 sa 2x2x2 Cube, at 27.56 sa 3x3x3 Cube.

Sa iba pang kategorya ng Jenra Cubing Summer 2026, ipinamalas ni Kenneth Carlos ang bilis sa Skewb upang masungkit ang unang puwesto gamit ang winning average na 4.29 at pinakamabilis na single na 2.24. Tinalo niya sina Briley C. Fandiñola na nagtala ng 4.96 average at Yuji Yoshida na pumangatlo sa 5.44 average. Ang bawat solusyon ay nagpakita ng mataas na antas ng paghahanda sa maikling format ng naturang puzzle.

Bumawi naman si Yuji Yoshida sa larangan ng Pyraminx matapos niyang dominahin ang laban sa tulong ng 5.25 winning average at 4.03 best single. Pumangalawa sa kanya si Kenneth Carlos na nagrehistro ng 5.73 average, samantalang nakuha naman ni Mc Yhel Del Monte ang ikatlong puwesto tangan ang 6.41 average sa tapatang kinatampukan ng 26 na kalahok.

Naging ganap na tagumpay ang Jenra Cubing Summer 2026 matapos maidaos ang kabuuang 6 na kaganapan at 9 na rounds sa loob lamang ng isang araw ng matinding tunggalian. Ang kabuuang 18 podium finishes na napanatili ng mga lokal na manlalaro ay patunay sa lumalalim na galing sa cubing competition sa buong rehiyon. Sa pagtatapos ng mga orasan, baon ng bawat isa ang panibagong karanasan at mga pambihirang numero patungo sa susunod na yugto ng palakasan.