Rizal Raise a Silence 2025

A single turn can decide everything in a blindfolded final, and the 3x3x3 Blindfolded deciding round delivered that exact drama. Gavriel Johann Arcilla held his nerve across three rigorous rounds of competition to seal victory with a blazing 17.02 single. Facing intense pressure from a skilled field of 20 entrants, Arcilla locked down the top step on the podium ahead of fellow countryman John Axel B. Gordo, who clocked a 20.59 single, and Japan's Yuki Tsuneyoshi, who finished third with a 24.87 mark. The decisive solve capped off an electric showcase of memory, execution, and poise at the Area 3 Phase 7 Covered Court and Function Hall.

The action took place on November 23, 2025, at Rizal Raise a Silence 2025 in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. A specialized gathering of 24 competitors took on seven distinct events across nine rounds. The unique schedule leaned heavily toward blindfolded disciplines, Fewest Moves, and specialized formats, giving speedcubing enthusiasts a concentrated dose of high-stakes Rubik's Cube mastery in the region. Host nation competitors from the Philippines collected ten podium finishes, while visiting solvers from Japan secured nine, alongside podium appearances from Peru and Taiwan.

The blindfolded events produced world-class displays of concentration throughout the day. Yuki Yamamoto of Japan established absolute dominance across the larger cubes without sight, taking a double victory. Yamamoto captured the 4x4x4 Blindfolded crown with a winning single of 2:52.16, finishing ahead of Luis Gabriel Magadia and Haruka Kitamura. Yamamoto then doubled his gold tally in 5x5x5 Blindfolded, recording a 6:20.54 single to best Kitamura and Magadia once again. Meanwhile, the endurance test of 3x3x3 Multi-Blind saw John Axel B. Gordo deliver an extraordinary performance, solving 41 out of 46 cubes within the 1:00:00 time limit to take the title over Kitamura and Tsuneyoshi.

Precision was equally crucial in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, where Takumi Tamura of Japan secured victory with an average of 23.33 moves and a best single of 21. Yuji Yoshida of the Philippines pushed Tamura to the brink, taking second place with an average of 23.67, while Taiwan's Hsiang-Cheng Kan took third on 26.33. Yoshida found redemption in the standard 4x4x4 Cube event, claiming the win with an average of 35.88 and a 34.26 single, edging out Andres Taipe of Peru and Takumi Kato of Japan. The Clock event brought rapid-fire action, as Karl Abarquez posted an impressive 2.58 average and a 2.35 single to finish ahead of Zian Principe and Zoei Principe.

Beyond the podium battles, the floor at this cubing competition witnessed remarkable progress from dedicated entrants who maximized their opportunities. Gibran Kwan entered three events and delivered a massive step forward in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, logging a personal best of 1:03.49 that improved on his previous mark by 41.3 percent, alongside an eighth-place finish in 4x4x4 Cube. Zion Wyatt Rentillo Catalan tackled four events, making a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a count of 48, while shaving 4.8 percent off his Clock personal best down to 6.48 on his way to eighth place. Gener Angelo S. Europa took on four disciplines, making his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with 34 moves and finishing fourth in 3x3x3 Blindfolded.

The progress continued as Juan Miguel C. Manalo took on an ambitious schedule of seven events, finishing fourth in 5x5x5 Blindfolded while achieving personal bests across the board: a 1:29.21 in 3x3x3 Blindfolded that was 22.7 percent faster than his prior record, a 6.84 in Clock, and a 51.67 in 4x4x4 Cube. Maverine Sanchez also made an impact across three events, earning a ninth-place finish in 4x4x4 Cube. These milestones reflect the true depth of preparation that defines every WCA competition, where personal breakthroughs share the spotlight with tournament hardware.

The speed cubing community in Cainta celebrated a full spectrum of technical mastery, from the lightning-fast turning in Clock to the deep strategic analysis demanded by Fewest Moves. The variety of challenges highlighted the versatility of solvers who navigate both standard formats and the extreme demands of blindfolded solving. The collection of blindfolded 3x3 results throughout the qualification stages proved just how sharp the competition was, with multiple competitors advancing their limits under strict time constraints.

With the final cubes solved and times entered, Rizal Raise a Silence 2025 concluded as a standout 2025 fixture on the Philippine calendar. The blend of tight finishes, multi-cube endurance tests, and personal milestones reinforced the strength of the community as competitors now look forward to building on these successes in the next season.

Umarangkada ang matinding bilis at memorya sa Area 3 Phase 7 Covered Court and Function Hall sa Cainta, Rizal, Philippines noong November 23, 2025 nang magpakitang-gilas ang dalawamput apat na manlalaro. Sa naturang WCA competition, nasaksihan ang pitong kaganapan at siyam na rounds kung saan humataw si Gavriel Johann Arcilla sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded matapos itala ang pambihirang 17.02 segundo bilang pinakamabilis na solusyon sa finals. Ipinakita ng paligsahang ito ang husay sa paghawak ng Rubik's Cube at iba pang mga puzzle sa ilalim ng matinding konsentrasyon at presyon sa buong maghapon.

Bagamat nakatuon ang pansin ng marami sa iba't ibang diskarte ng kamay, naging tampok sa Rizal Raise a Silence 2025 ang mga dibisyong nangangailangan ng kakaibang talas ng isip at pagsasaulo. Naglaban ang dalawampung kalahok sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded kung saan pumangalawa si John Axel B. Gordo na may 20.59 habang si Yuki Tsuneyoshi (恒吉優紀) mula Japan ang sumungkit ng ikatlong puwesto sa kanyang 24.87. Sa mga unang bahagi ng laban, naglista rin si Arcilla ng 16.31 na single sa naturang dibisyon.

Sa 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, naghari si John Axel B. Gordo nang maresolba ang 41/46 sa loob ng eksaktong 1:00:00 laban sa labinlimang kasali. Pumangalawa si Haruka Kitamura (北村晴香) ng Japan na may 20/21 sa 53:32, at tumersera si Yuki Tsuneyoshi (恒吉優紀) sa kanyang 21/25 na naorasan sa 55:31. Ang kaganapang ito ay nagpatunay sa mataas na antas ng pagmemorya at dedikasyon ng mga manlalaro mula sa iba't ibang panig ng rehiyon.

Hindi rin nagpahuli ang mga big blindfolded events sa Rizal Raise a Silence 2025 kung saan nagdomina si Yuki Yamamoto (山本祐輝) mula Japan. Nakamit ni Yamamoto ang unang puwesto sa 4x4x4 Blindfolded matapos magtala ng solusyong 2:52.16 upang talunin si Luis Gabriel Magadia na may 4:56.05 at Haruka Kitamura (北村晴香) na nagtala ng 5:15.03. Dinoble pa ito ni Yamamoto sa 5x5x5 Blindfolded kung saan siya muling nagwagi sa bilis na 6:20.54 laban kay Kitamura na nagtala ng 9:43.19 at Magadia na may 12:39.00.

Sa larangan ng masusing pagpaplano, nasungkit ni Takumi Tamura (田村匠) ng Japan ang panalo sa 3x3x3 Fewest Moves gamit ang average na 23.33 hakbang, habang sumunod si Yuji Yoshida sa 23.67 at Hsiang-Cheng Kan (闞祥誠) ng Taiwan sa 26.33. Bumabawi naman si Yuji Yoshida sa 4x4x4 Cube kung saan nakuha niya ang ginto tangan ang 35.88 na average laban kina Andres Taipe ng Peru na nagtala ng 36.60 at Takumi Kato (加藤匠) ng Japan na may 37.41 sa labinwalong katunggali.

Bukod sa mga kampeon, nagpakita rin ng malalaking pagsulong ang ilang manlalaro sa speedcubing na nagpamalas ng sariling galing. Naitala ni Earl Bien D. Celestino ang personal best sa Clock na 13.14 na naging 27.2 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dating 18.06 kasabay ng pagsabak sa pitong kaganapan at ikaapat na puwesto sa 4x4x4 Blindfolded. Humakot naman si Brian Acuña ng matinding pag-unlad nang magtala ng 41.11 sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded na 11 porsyentong mas mabilis sa dating 46.17, bukod pa sa 13/19 sa 50:09 sa 3x3x3 Multi-Blind na mas mabilis ng 4.1 porsyento at ikaapat na puwesto sa 5x5x5 Blindfolded.

Nagpakitang-gilas din si Ge Shi (石歌) na sumabak sa limang dibisyon at umukit ng personal best na 28 sa 3x3x3 Fewest Moves na 6.7 porsyentong mas matipid kaysa sa dating 30 patungo sa ikaapat na puwesto. Sumabak naman si Jacob Miko Tan (陈在元) sa pitong kaganapan kung saan nagtala siya ng personal best na 4.05 sa Clock at nagtapos sa ikaapat na puwesto sa 5x5x5 Blindfolded. Sa kabilang banda, ipinamalas ni Niño Francis S. Reyes ang kanyang kasanayan sa nag-iisang kaganapan nang sungkitin ang ikalimang puwesto sa 4x4x4 Cube.

Naging mabilis din ang bakbakan sa Clock kung saan nanguna si Karl Abarquez matapos magtala ng napakabilis na average na 2.58 at best single na 2.35. Pumangalawa si Zian Principe sa kanyang average na 4.24 habang pumangatlo si Zoei Principe na nagrehistro ng 4.88 sa labingsiyam na kalahok sa naturang dibisyon.

Nagtapos ang buong cubing competition na may sampung podium places para sa Pilipinas, siyam para sa Japan, at tig-isa para sa Peru at Taiwan sa taong 2025. Ang tagumpay ng Rizal Raise a Silence 2025 ay nagpakita ng malalim na galing ng bawat kalahok sa iba't ibang kategorya, mula sa paggamit ng orasan hanggang sa kumplikadong paglutas nang nakapiring patungo sa susunod na yugto ng paligsahan.