Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025

Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes delivered the sharpest performance of the weekend at SM Makati, racing through the 2x2x2 Cube final with a winning average of 1.66 seconds and a best single of 1.37 seconds. That electrifying sprint set the tone for Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025, where high-velocity solving took center stage across seven distinct events. The one-day cubing competition, held on August 2, 2025, brought together 66 competitors to Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines for 11 rounds of intense Rubik's Cube action.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood out as the centerpiece battle, demanding both precision and raw speed across two rounds of play. Aragon Martin Gonzales secured the title with a commanding winning average of 7.82 seconds, backed by a best single of 6.89 seconds. The 3x3 results in the final round saw Psyron Eubert Catral claim the runner-up spot with an 8.22 average, while Jose Polorhenzo Aquino followed closely in third place at 8.25 seconds, capping an extraordinary showdown among 64 entrants.

The 2x2x2 Cube event generated intense competition across the board, finishing with an all-Philippines podium. Behind champion Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes and his 1.66 average, James Certeza earned second place with an average of 1.80 seconds. Aragon Martin Gonzales rounded out the top three by posting an average of 2.06 seconds. Gonzales also added another victory to his tally during the competition by mastering the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, taking top honors with an average of 11.99 seconds and a standout single of 9.70 seconds.

Beyond the traditional Rubik's Cube formats, the speedcubing schedule featured exceptional performances on side puzzles. In Pyraminx, Jose Polorhenzo Aquino edged the field across two rounds with a 2.70 average, narrowly defeating Chris Padua who posted 2.71 seconds, while Psyron Eubert Catral finished third at 2.97 seconds. Aquino went on to double his gold medal count in Square-1, winning with an average of 9.83 seconds and a single of 8.34 seconds ahead of Catral at 10.70 seconds and Francis Yuel B. Merced at 11.78 seconds.

The mechanical precision of Clock and Skewb delivered further drama at Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025. Karl Abarquez proved unstoppable in both disciplines, sweeping the titles in convincing fashion. In Clock, Abarquez claimed first place over three rounds with a 2.90 average and a 1.91 single, finishing ahead of Zoei Principe at 3.45 and Zian Principe at 4.62. Abarquez later secured the Skewb crown with an average of 4.13 seconds, besting Ivan Keith Cariaga at 4.35 and Cielo Beatriz P. Villaseran at 4.42.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their individual schedules. Edwardlei Nathaniel E. Banaag produced an immense leap on the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a personal best of 6.92 seconds to improve on a previous mark of 25.09 by 72.4 percent, while also dropping his Pyraminx personal best to 15.23 seconds. Victor Andrew Antonio took on all 7 events at the WCA competition, highlighted by a Square-1 personal best of 19.10 seconds that shaved 50.3 percent off his previous 38.41, alongside improvements in 3x3x3 One-Handed to 21.09 and 3x3x3 to 10.22 seconds.

Other competitors expanded their repertoires with ambitious multi-event programs. Azariah Danielle E. Cruz delivered across 5 events, lowering his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 31.6 percent to 2.27 seconds and his one-handed average to 16.03 seconds. Pierce Ivan Oliver Mistades lowered his 3x3x3 Cube best to 11.11 seconds, a 23.9 percent cut, while recording his first official attempts in 2x2x2 Cube at 7.44 seconds and Pyraminx at 11.48 seconds. Benjamin Ryrie K. Dee Tan trimmed his 3x3x3 best to 11.12 seconds and posted initial marks of 10.91 in Pyraminx and 35.39 in one-handed.

The debut runs continued with Samuel Ang, who logged first-ever attempts in Pyraminx at 16.23, Skewb at 16.27, and 2x2x2 Cube at 5.54 seconds. Joven Tamayo tackled five events, notching first official marks in Skewb at 11.90, Pyraminx at 6.33, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 20.59 seconds while reaching 12th place in 3x3x3 Cube. Lucas Andres Sto. Domingo also expanded his record sheet, logging first official times of 10.64 in 2x2x2 Cube, 31.82 in Skewb, and 13.72 in Pyraminx.

The high level of execution made this speed cubing gathering in Metro Manila a standout event on the 2025 calendar. All 21 podium positions across the seven events went to representatives of the Philippines, reflecting the deep talent pool present throughout the tournament. As Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025 drew to a close, competitors celebrated a dense schedule of fast averages, technical versatility, and personal milestones that will carry momentum into the next season of speedcubing.

Napuno ng sigla ang SM Makati sa pagtitipon ng mga pinakamahuhusay na manlalaro para sa isang matinding paligsahan ng bilis at diskarte sa Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Sa gitna ng mabilis na pag-ikot ng mga puzzle at pag-click ng timer, umarangkada ang Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025 noong August 2, 2025 kung saan 66 na kalahok ang nagtunggali sa 7 opisyal na kategorya at 11 kabuuang rounds. Mula sa pinakapayak na rotation hanggang sa masalimuot na sequence, ipinamalas ng bawat kalahok ang buwanang pagsasanay sa harap ng mga manonood.

Naging sentro ng atensyon ang pinakamabibilis na event tulad ng klasikong 3x3x3 Cube na humikayat ng 64 competitors sa 2 rounds. Nakamit ni Aragon Martin Gonzales ang unang puwesto matapos magtala ng winning average na 7.82 at best single na 6.89. Sumunod sa kanya si Psyron Eubert Catral na pumangalawa sa average na 8.22, habang pumangatlo naman si Jose Polorhenzo Aquino sa kanyang 8.25. Sa dalawang rounds ng naturang Rubik's Cube main event, nagpakita si Gonzales ng pambihirang bilis mula simula hanggang dulo.

Sa mas mabilis at eksplosibong 2x2x2 Cube, pinangunahan ni Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes ang 54 competitors sa isang round lamang matapos magsumite ng winning average na 1.66 at best single na 1.37. Pumangalawa si James Certeza na nagrehistro ng 1.80 average, habang si Aragon Martin Gonzales ay pumasok sa ikatlong puwesto tangan ang 2.06. Ang bakbakan sa 2x2x2 ay nagpakita ng napakaliit na pagitan sa bawat millisecond habang nag-aagawan sa bawat pwesto sa podium.

Hindi nagpahuli si Aragon Martin Gonzales sa 3x3x3 One-Handed kung saan muli siyang nagwagi laban sa 41 kalahok gamit ang winning average na 11.99 at best single na 9.70. Sumunod sa kanya sa podium si Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes na nagtala ng 15.12 average, kasunod si Jose Polorhenzo Aquino na may 15.32 para sa ikatlong puwesto. Ipinamalas ni Gonzales ang kanyang dominasyon sa paggamit ng iisang kamay lamang sa paglutas ng puzzle.

Sa iba pang larangan, nagtagumpay si Karl Abarquez sa dalawang magkaibang dibisyon sa speedcubing event na ito. Nakuha ni Abarquez ang kampeonato sa Clock matapos magtala ng 2.90 average at 1.91 single sa 3 rounds, bago sinundan nina Zoei Principe na may 3.45 at Zian Principe na may 4.62. Naghari rin si Karl Abarquez sa Skewb na may 4.13 average, kung saan dinaig niya sina Ivan Keith Cariaga na nagtala ng 4.35 at Cielo Beatriz P. Villaseran na pumoste ng 4.42.

Sa Pyraminx at Square-1, si Jose Polorhenzo Aquino ang nanguna sa parehong kategorya. Sa Pyraminx na may 47 kalahok, nagwagi si Aquino sa average na 2.70 at best single na 1.66, habang pumangalawa si Chris Padua sa 2.71 at pumangatlo si Psyron Eubert Catral sa 2.97. Nagwagi rin si Aquino sa Square-1 sa average na 9.83, kung saan pumangalawa si Psyron Eubert Catral na may 10.70 at pumangatlo si Francis Yuel B. Merced na may 11.78.

Sa likod ng mga panalo sa podium, marami ring indibidwal na tagumpay ang naitala sa opisyal na WCA competition na ito. Si Daphne Sharynna S. Taan ay sumabak sa 5 events at nagtala ng personal best sa Square-1 na 13.65 mula sa dating 19.15, na 28.7 porsyentong mas mabilis, bukod sa kanyang unang subok sa Clock na 14.18. Si Vosh Paulino ay sumali sa 3 events at nagtala ng Pyraminx personal best na 6.27 mula sa 8.77 na 28.5 porsyentong mas mabilis, kasabay ng 2x2x2 personal best na 5.37. Si Rane Yuan A. Dipon ay sumabak sa 5 events, nagrehistro ng 8.24 sa kanyang unang subok sa Skewb, nagtala ng 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best na 25.85 na 8.9 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa 28.36, at 3x3x3 personal best na 10.53. Si Berna Grace Tonido ay lumahok sa 6 events, nagtala ng 44.62 sa unang subok sa Clock, at 3x3x3 personal best na 16.90 na 6.7 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa 18.12.

Para naman sa mga bagong manlalaro sa kanilang pinakaunang cubing competition, si Rahzi Jehiel Ugay ay sumabak agad sa 5 events kung saan nagtala siya ng 1:07.57 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, 18.13 sa 3x3x3, at 13.71 sa Skewb. Si Juan Marco D. Calistero ay sumali sa 3 events at nagtala ng 2.08 sa 2x2x2, 13.24 sa 3x3x3, at 48.89 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed. Si Maximus Franco A. Bayon ay sumabak sa 2 events na nagtala ng 21.73 sa 3x3x3 at 10.63 sa Pyraminx, habang si Eli Nikolas Alcantara ay lumahok sa 2 events at nagrehistro ng 21.15 sa 2x2x2 at 8.19 sa Pyraminx.

Nagtapos ang Makati Heroes Speedcubing 2025 na may kabuuang 21 podium finishes para sa Pilipinas, patunay sa matatag na antas ng husay ng mga lokal na manlalaro sa bawat round ng torneo. Sa bawat opisyal na resulta at personal na tala, ipinamalas ng mga kalahok ang kanilang dedikasyon sa laro habang naghahanda para sa mga susunod pang yugto ng palakasan.