Pasig Summer Sides 2024

A total of 70 competitors gathered on April 14 at Brgy. Sta. Lucia Bliss in Pasig City, Philippines, setting the stage for a tense day of speedcubing. The headline 3x3x3 Cube final went down to the decisive turns, as Brenton Angelo Lo Wong held off the chasing pack across the closing attempts to take the premier crown. Wong recorded a winning average of 7.34 seconds, anchored by a best single of 5.04 seconds across two rounds, securing the top spot in a crowded field of 68 solvers. Dale Palmares took second place with an 8.17 average, while Aragon Martin Gonzales earned third with 8.19.

The 3x3 results at Pasig Summer Sides 2024 reflected an ultra-competitive atmosphere where several solvers posted personal milestones. Wong logged an earlier round single of 6.37 and an average of 7.03, while Gonzales hit marks of 7.23 and 7.80. Ethan Gabriel R. Lao delivered a 7.43 single and an 8.40 average, alongside strong solves from Jhon Leinard M. Agcaoili at 7.64 and Psyron Eubert Catral at 7.92. Javier Ignacio and Carlos Joseph Ong pushed the pace with singles of 7.50 and 7.51, followed by Yuji Yoshida at 8.31, Nikolai Harvey Sy Zipagan at 9.40, and Dale Palmares at 8.75.

Beyond the traditional Rubik's Cube, side events demanded diverse technical skills across 14 total rounds. Aragon Martin Gonzales secured the title in 3x3x3 One-Handed, claiming victory with a 12.72 average and an 11.99 single in a 40-competitor field, ahead of Wong in second at 14.23 and Ignacio in third at 14.83. In Pyraminx, Psyron Eubert Catral dominated the two rounds, producing a winning average of 2.56 seconds and a best single of 2.37. Gonzales finished second on the Pyraminx podium at 2.96, followed by Justin Andrew Dee in third with an average of 3.79.

Catral continued his winning form by taking the top spot in Square-1, navigating three rounds among 18 competitors to finish with a winning average of 10.54 and a single of 9.17. Wong secured another podium finish by taking second place with an 11.78 average, while Lloyd Robie Tenorio claimed third with 13.05. Meanwhile, the Megaminx event saw Nicole Jnus Macalalad triumph over 26 entrants, putting up a winning average of 42.10 and a top single of 38.45. Wong earned the runner-up position with 49.08, and Ayooluwa Samuel Dada took third for Nigeria with a 51.60 average.

The remaining rotation at this cubing competition featured rapid performances in Skewb and Clock. Ivan Keith Cariaga took the Skewb championship across two rounds with an average of 4.65 seconds, edging out Ignacio who finished second at 4.82 and Gonzales in third at 5.19. In the Clock event, Dale Palmares claimed gold with a 5.52 average and a best single of 3.86 across two rounds. Zoei Principe took second place with a 5.84 average, while Zian Principe completed the podium in third with an average of 6.47.

Away from the podium battles, several participants made substantial progress across the schedule. Gian Raphael T. Sy tackled four events, achieving a 38.8 percent improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a personal best of 42.50, dropping his Pyraminx mark by 29.6 percent to 9.40, taking on his first ever attempt at Skewb with a 9.56, and securing a best finish of 37th in one-handed solving. Jelly S. Benito took on three events, posting a first attempt at Skewb of 9.22 while improving her Pyraminx best by 38.5 percent to 7.29 and shaving 27.8 percent off her 3x3x3 Cube mark to finish at 18.20. Pierre Lucas G. Montayre logged his first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 32.63 on his way to 35th place, while improving his Pyraminx best by 37.5 percent to 10.35.

Other competitors took on new puzzles and established big personal milestones throughout the day. Pam Jarina entered five events, recording a first ever attempt at Clock with a 13.93, achieving a 36 percent drop in Skewb to 8.11, cutting 18.9 percent from her Pyraminx mark to hit 8.21, and earning a best finish of 25th in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Bernard Jon T. Eugenio entered four events, posting a first ever attempt at Skewb of 9.31, improving his Pyraminx time by 32.1 percent to 8.96, trimming his 3x3x3 Cube best by 7.2 percent to 18.46, and claiming a best finish of 10th in Clock. Jonas Elijah Velasquez delivered first attempts in Skewb at 12.75 and Pyraminx at 9.17, while improving his 3x3x3 Cube time by 26.7 percent to 21.44.

Rounding out the notable performances, James Michael R. Salise contested four events, earning a 9th place finish in Skewb with a personal best of 3.90 while recording his first attempts at Megaminx with a 1:13.64 and Square-1 with a 35.26. Norainne Mari Mañeja entered three events, marking her first Clock attempt at 23.48, trimming 24.7 percent off her Pyraminx personal best down to 7.33, and setting a 3x3x3 One-Handed mark of 41.44 to claim 36th place. Their combined progress highlighted the breadth of talent across the local community.

The 2024 gathering delivered high-level execution across seven diverse events, culminating in 20 podium places for the Philippines and one for Nigeria. From the intense final solves in the 3x3x3 Cube to the technical side disciplines, Pasig Summer Sides 2024 showcased the depth of local speed cubing talent. As the single-day WCA competition concluded at Brgy. Sta. Lucia Bliss, competitors closed out a memorable chapter in Pasig City with strong marks to build on heading into the next season.

Nagtala si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ng pambihirang 7.34 winning average at pinakamabilis na 5.04 single upang masungkit ang unang pwesto sa 3x3x3 Cube sa Pasig Summer Sides 2024. Ginanap ang naturang torneyo noong Abril 14, 2024 sa Brgy. Sta. Lucia Bliss sa Pasig City, Philippines kung saan nagtipon ang pitumpung kalahok para sa labing-apat na rounds ng matinding bakbakan. Bagamat kilala ang speedcubing sa bilis ng kamay at mga side events na sumusubok sa ibat ibang estratehiya tulad ng mga tradisyunal na puzzle, ipinamalas ng buong kompetisyon ang husay at talas ng isip ng bawat manlalaro.

Sa pangunahing 3x3x3 Cube na nilahukan ng animnapu't walong kalahok sa dalawang rounds, sinundan si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ni Dale Palmares na nakakuha ng 8.17 average para sa ikalawang pwesto, habang pumangatlo naman si Aragon Martin Gonzales sa bilis na 8.19. Naging mahigpit ang labanan sa entablado ng Rubik's Cube kung saan naipakita ang matinding pagsasanay ng mga kinatawan ng bansa sa bawat pag-ikot ng puzzle.

Doble naman ang tagumpay ni Psyron Eubert Catral matapos dominahin ang dalawang magkaibang kategorya sa buong paligsahan. Sa Pyraminx na kinatampukan ng apatnapu't walong manlalaro, nanguna si Psyron Eubert Catral sa pamamagitan ng 2.56 winning average at 2.37 single, tinalo si Aragon Martin Gonzales na nagtala ng 2.96 at Justin Andrew Dee na may 3.79. Bukod dito, nakuha rin niya ang unang pwesto sa Square-1 na may tatlong rounds at labing-walong kalahok, tangan ang 10.54 average at 9.17 single laban kina Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na nagtala ng 11.78 at Lloyd Robie Tenorio na may 13.05.

Sa iba pang kaganapan sa naturang cubing competition, nagwagi si Aragon Martin Gonzales sa 3x3x3 One-Handed matapos magtala ng 12.72 winning average at 11.99 single laban sa apatnapung kalahok. Pumangalawa sa naturang kategorya si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na may 14.23 habang pumangatlo si Javier Ignacio na nagtala ng 14.83. Sa Skewb naman, nanguna si Ivan Keith Cariaga na may 4.65 winning average laban kina Javier Ignacio na may 4.82 at Aragon Martin Gonzales na nagtala ng 5.19 sa tatlumpu't tatlong sumabak.

Naging kapana-panabik din ang Megaminx kung saan nagreyna si Nicole Jnus Macalalad sa pamamagitan ng 42.10 winning average at 38.45 single laban sa dalawampu't anim na katunggali, kasunod si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na may 49.08 at Ayooluwa Samuel Dada mula Nigeria na nagtala ng 51.60. Sa Clock na may dalawampu't apat na kalahok, nangibabaw si Dale Palmares sa bilis na 5.52 winning average at 3.86 single, dinaig sina Zoei Principe na nagtala ng 5.84 at Zian Principe na nagsumite ng 6.47 para sa podium.

Sa likod ng mga nagtataasang podium, marami ring mga kalahok ang nagtala ng kanilang personal na tagumpay sa Pasig Summer Sides 2024. Si Anthony Chio Ronan Reyes ay nagtala ng 24.58 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed na apatnapu't tatlong porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa dati, pati na ang 12.48 sa Square-1 kung saan siya pumangpito. Si Reese Candelaria ay nagbawas ng higit apatnapu't isang porsyento sa Pyraminx nang magtala ng 9.21. Samantala, si Arnelio Manaca Mola mula Mozambique ay sumabak sa pitong dibisyon, gumawa ng unang subok sa Square-1 sa oras na 28.71, at nagtala ng bagong personal best sa Skewb na 6.53 at 3x3x3 One-Handed na 36.34. Si Nathaniel Villanueva naman ay sumabak sa apat na kategorya, nagtala ng 45.28 sa kanyang unang pagsubok sa Square-1, at pinabilis ang kanyang oras sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa 14.56 at Pyraminx sa 6.73.

Ipinagdiwang din ang mga sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition sa naturang torneo. Si Deniece Clay J. Lastimado ay nagtala ng 11.63 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 7.68 sa Pyraminx, at 33.38 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed kung saan siya nagtapos sa ika-tatlumpu't tatlong pwesto. Si Dale Ken C. Cortez ay nagtala ng 19.76 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 14.62 sa Pyraminx, at 1:12.47 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed. Gayundin si Jhan Steven Cruz na sumabak sa tatlong kategorya at nagtala ng 15.01 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 12.62 sa Skewb, at 13.92 sa Pyraminx. Samantala, si John Jeremie Eden ay matagumpay na sumabak sa apat na laban at nagtala ng 19.99 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 34.14 sa Skewb, at 34.99 sa Clock.

Nagtapos ang buong torneo na may dalawampung podium finishes para sa Pilipinas at isa para sa Nigeria, patunay sa malawak na talento ng mga manlalaro mula sa iba't ibang dako. Mula sa pinakamabibilis na kamay hanggang sa mga baguhang sumubok sa kanilang unang opisyal na solve, naging matagumpay ang pagtitipon sa Pasig para sa paghubog ng galing sa bawat larangan ng larong speedcubing.