Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026

Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc delivered a masterclass on home soil by securing four individual titles, capped by a brilliant 7.02 average in the 3x3x3 Cube that stood as the definitive mark of the day. The single-day WCA competition took place on June 6, 2026, welcoming 89 competitors across 8 events and 10 rounds to Robinsons Las Piñas. Performing in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, the local standout set the standard early and maintained his sharp pace from the first turns to the final solve of the afternoon.

The 3x3 results in the premier division highlighted Palisoc at his best, leading a massive field of 88 competitors in the classic Rubik's Cube event with a single of 5.89 to complement his 7.02 winning average. Brenton Angelo Lo Wong took the second step on the podium with a strong 7.45 average, while Gabriel Subion secured third place at 7.86. The local crowd watched the country sweep every podium spot across all events, but Palisoc's precision remained the centerpiece of the entire tournament.

Beyond the traditional three-layered puzzle, Palisoc demonstrated his versatility across varying formats. In 4x4x4 Cube, which spanned three full rounds, he took first place with a 25.83 average and a best single of 23.92, finishing ahead of Brenton Angelo Lo Wong at 27.84 and Nikolai Harvey Sy Zipagan at 32.48. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Palisoc topped the 37-person field with a 12.04 average, again besting Wong, who logged a 12.98 average, while Gabriel Subion collected another medal in third with a 15.24 mark.

Palisoc completed his four-title haul in the large puzzles by claiming the 6x6x6 Cube with a rapid average of 1:17.29 and a best single of 1:15.14. Dale Palmares followed in second position with an average of 1:33.41, while Brenton Angelo Lo Wong picked up his fourth podium placement of the gathering by finishing third with 1:41.82. The relentless pace across four distinct disciplines made Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026 one of the most commanding showcases seen in the region all year.

The side events brought further high-speed action and multi-event winners to the tables. Karl Abarquez emerged as a double champion, winning Clock with a rapid 3.11 average and a 2.10 best single ahead of Zian Principe at 5.23 and Anne Gwyneth P. Villaseran at 5.77. Abarquez returned to the center stage in Skewb, locking down another gold with a 3.50 average over Kenneth Carlos at 4.11 and Isaiah Benedict S. Feria at 4.35. In Pyraminx, Isaiah Benedict S. Feria took top honors with an average of 3.28, narrowly besting James Certeza and Gabriel Subion, who both recorded 3.45 averages. Certeza found his own victory in 2x2x2 Cube, taking the title with an average of 1.58 over Palisoc at 2.04 and Subion at 2.12.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors made monumental personal strides that defined the true depth of the gathering. Zaelle Nathan Gatchalian tackled five events, slicing 47.8 percent off their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to hit 39.99, improving their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 41.8 percent down to 7.60, and making a first ever attempt at Clock with a 40.14 result. Uriel Francis Espiritu logged six events and carved 48 percent off their Skewb personal best to finish at 7.39, while also completing a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 2:14.83 and a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 59.77. Aaron Ching entered four events, cutting their 2x2x2 Cube time by 45.4 percent to 2.79, improving by 16.8 percent in the 3x3x3 Cube down to 16.83, and recording a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with an 11.58.

The spirit of growth continued as Kaizer C. Flores improved their 3x3x3 Cube best by 24.6 percent to 17.28, dropped their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark by 22.4 percent to 45.34, and registered a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 6.70. Anthony Joseph Talledo competed in six disciplines, lowering their Pyraminx mark by 24.9 percent to 6.42, improving their 3x3x3 Cube time to 10.92, and booking a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube with a 5:25.77 average. Joshznel Elijah C. Bulan took on eight events, securing a best finish of 4th in 4x4x4 Cube while making a first ever attempt at Skewb with 4.49, a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with 4.38, and a first ever attempt at Clock with 19.01. Brad Mcgi Alfonzo G. Gatchalian put in a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with 1:07.97 alongside a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 1.76, while Sven Yossef Ungriano marked their presence with a first ever attempt at Clock in 20.30 and a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 17.88.

The day concluded as a thorough celebration of speedcubing excellence and community development throughout the capital region. Organizers and competitors alike made Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026 an efficient, high-energy event that showcased elite talent alongside breakthrough individual milestones. With all twenty-four podium places claimed by domestic solvers, the cubing competition proved the depth of the local scene in 2026. As the season marches forward, the memorable performances from Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026 will serve as a sharp benchmark for upcoming speed cubing meets across the Philippines.

Walumpu't siyam na kalahok ang nagtipon sa Robinsons Las Piñas para sa Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026 noong June 6, 2026. Sa kabuuan ng sampung round sa walong magkakaibang kategorya, mabilis na naging tampok ang bilis ng kamay sa mga pangunahing speed event. Ang buong torneo ay naghatid ng matinding tapatan sa lungsod ng Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, kung saan nasaksihan ang galing ng mga lokal na atleta sa bawat opisyal na pagpihit.

Sa pinakaprestihiyosong 3x3x3 Cube event, na kinabilangan ng 88 kalahok sa isang round, ipinamalas ni Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc ang pambihirang bilis matapos maitala ang winning average na 7.02 at pinakamabilis na single time na 5.89. Pumangalawa sa kanya si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na nagrehistro ng 7.45 average, habang nakuha naman ni Gabriel Subion ang ikatlong pwesto sa kanyang 7.86 average sa paboritong Rubik's Cube division.

Hindi rin nagpahuli ang bakbakan sa 2x2x2 Cube kung saan 73 kalahok ang nagharap sa mabilisang laro. Nasungkit ni James Certeza ang unang pwesto gamit ang pambihirang 1.58 winning average at 1.05 best single time. Pumangalawa si Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc na nagtala ng 2.04 average, samantalang pumangatlo si Gabriel Subion sa kanyang 2.12 average sa naturang maikling event ng speedcubing torneo.

Bukod sa kanyang tagumpay sa standard 3x3, nagpasiklab pa si Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc sa iba pang kategorya sa Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026. Pinangunahan niya ang 4x4x4 Cube na dumaan sa tatlong rounds laban sa 39 na katunggali, kung saan nagwagi siya sa average na 25.83 at best single na 23.92, kasunod sina Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na may 27.84 at Nikolai Harvey Sy Zipagan na may 32.48 average.

Ipinagpatuloy ni Palisoc ang kanyang dominasyon nang magwagi rin siya sa 3x3x3 One-Handed matapos magtala ng 12.04 winning average at 9.56 best single, tinalo sina Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na nagtala ng 12.98 at Gabriel Subion na may 15.24. Sa 6x6x6 Cube naman ay nanguna muli si Palisoc sa average na 1:17.29 at single na 1:15.14, habang pumangalawa si Dale Palmares sa 1:33.41 at pumangatlo si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong sa 1:41.82.

Sa iba pang kategorya, naghari si Karl Abarquez sa dalawang magkahiwalay na event. Pinangunahan niya ang Clock sa winning average na 3.11 at single na 2.10, laban kina Zian Principe na may 5.23 at Anne Gwyneth P. Villaseran na may 5.77. Nagwagi rin si Abarquez sa Skewb sa bilis na 3.50 average at 2.93 single, kung saan pumangalawa si Kenneth Carlos na may 4.11 at pumangatlo si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria na may 4.35. Sa Pyraminx, nanalo si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria sa 3.28 average at 2.49 single laban kina James Certeza at Gabriel Subion na parehong nagrehistro ng 3.45 average.

Sa likod ng mga nangunang podium finishers, marami ring manlalaro ang nagpakita ng malalaking hakbang sa kanilang personal na talaan sa cubing competition na ito. Si Chantale Jaden Balanza ay sumabak sa 4 na event at nagtala ng 1:14.96 personal best sa 4x4x4 Cube na 39.9 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa dati, bukod sa 17.19 sa 3x3x3 Cube at ika-29 na pwesto sa 3x3x3 One-Handed. Si Jorrin Joseph O. Tolosa ay pumasok sa 5 event at umabot sa ika-9 na pwesto sa Pyraminx matapos magtala ng 6.77 personal best sa Skewb na 38.3 porsyentong mas mabilis at 15.84 sa Clock. Si Juan Alfonso Magtibay ay lumahok sa 8 event, tumapos sa ika-6 na pwesto sa 3x3x3 Cube, at nagtala ng 5.49 sa Pyraminx na 34.6 porsyentong mas mabilis, 2:29.50 sa 6x6x6 Cube, at 33.38 sa 4x4x4 Cube. Samantala, si Jeron Mariano O. Tolosa ay nagtala ng 5.66 personal best sa Skewb na 28.2 porsyentong bawas sa dating oras, 3.82 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 4.69 sa Pyraminx, at ika-14 na pwesto.

Naging espesyal din ang paligsahan para sa mga sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition. Si Sean Gomez Narral ay lumaban sa 7 kategorya at nakuha ang ika-10 pwesto sa Pyraminx sa unang subok na 5.63, kasabay ng 30.50 sa Clock at 12.98 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Si Erañel Laluces ay sumali rin sa 7 event at nakuha ang ika-23 pwesto sa Clock kalakip ang unang tala na 18.53 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 6.35 sa 2x2x2 Cube, at 8.03 sa Skewb. Si Sebastian Pio Luna Fernandez ay nagtala ng unang marka na 24.58 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 7.08 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 8.67 sa Pyraminx, at ika-29 na pwesto sa Skewb. Habang si Marc Louie D. Mendoza ay naglista ng 13.78 sa Pyraminx, 2:57.12 sa 4x4x4 Cube, 5.88 sa 2x2x2 Cube, at ika-31 na pwesto sa 3x3x3 One-Handed.

Nagtapos ang Las Piñas Speedcubing Open IV 2026 na may 24 na kabuuang podium finish para sa mga kalahok mula sa Pilipinas. Ang tagumpay ng buong araw sa lungsod ay muling nagpatunay sa lumalawak na talento sa speedcubing sa bansa para sa taong 2026, habang naghahanda ang komunidad sa susunod na yugto ng mga paligsahan.