More than 100 Sudoku puzzlers winning top places in the regional elimination round are counted among the national finalists of the 12th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge (12th PSSC) which will be held at the Skydome, SM North EDSA in Quezon City on Saturday, January 27, 2018.
The qualifiers of the 12th PSSC national finals who come from the different regions in the Philippines will compete for the top five places of the following categories: Sudoku Master (Collegiate and Professional level), Sudoku Wizard (High School Level) and Sudoku Whiz Kid (Elementary Level).
Joining the list of national finalists of the 12th PSSC are the top five winners of every category of the 11th PSSC. However, to be official participants, all must confirm their willingness to participate in the 12th PSSC at this email address, pinoysudoku@mtgphil.org with the subject header, “Yes, 12th PSSC” on or before Friday, January 5, 2018.
Note: The top 5 national winners of each category of the 11th PSSC are automatically qualified to be national finalists of the 12th PSSC but also needs to confirm their willingness to participate at the email address provided above.
In addition, the national qualifiers are requested to provide the MTG contact person the following information:
- Name:
- Gender (sex):
- Grade/year level (if student):
- School/Company name:
- Category (Whizkid / Wizard / Grandmaster):
- Place/Venue of the Regional Elimination held:
- Mobile contact number:
- T-shirt size: (please refer to the file below)
The following are the partial regional winners invited to join the 12th PSSC national finals:
| Name | School | Category | Elim Round Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concepcion, Bernadette | Bayanihan Institute | Wizard | Tarlac City |
| 2 | Tabago, Gavin | Bayanihan Institute | Wizard | Tarlac City |
| 3 | Su, Johanna | Bayanihan Institute | Wizard | Tarlac City |
| 4 | Nacion, Mariel | Burot Integrated School | Whizkid | Tarlac City |
| 5 | Calma, John Erick | Phil Science High School | Whizkid | Ilocos Sur |
| 6 | Cheng, Waren | SPCIS | Whizkid | Ilocos Sur |
| 7 | Go, Eunice Faye | SPCIS | Whizkid | Ilocos Sur |
| 8 | Maligsay, Kynn | Phil Science High School | Whizkid | Ilocos Sur |
| 9 | Alquiza, Justine Myles | UST | Grandmaster | Ilocos Sur |
| 10 | Chan, Alvin Ian | Newborn | Grandmaster | Ilocos Sur |
| 11 | Hayag, Edjay | Phil Science High School | Wizard | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo |
| 12 | Lasquite, Nicholas | Phil Science High School | Wizard | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo |
| 13 | Maraye, Abdurrazzag | Wizard | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo | |
| 14 | Olino, Shaena J. | Phil Science High School | Wizard | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo |
| 15 | Baroman, Jether | Tambo Central School | Whizkid | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo |
| 16 | Jao, Natasha Mae | Grandmaster | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo | |
| 17 | Suson, Farrah Angelica | Grandmaster | Sm Pueblo De Oro Cdo | |
| 18 | Chua, Annabelle | USP - F | Grandmaster | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 19 | Holaysan, Sed Anderson | Lexmark | Grandmaster | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 20 | Loquero, Cristyne | NIA | Grandmaster | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 21 | Abellanosa, John Lorence | PCGS | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 22 | Chan, Therese Christi | CEC | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 23 | Dacula, Kaye | CEC | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 24 | Holaysan, Alessandra | Bethany | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 25 | Lee, Jonghun (Justin Lee) | PCGS | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 26 | Rasines, Mathew Kenzie | PCGS | Whizkid | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 27 | Ang, Ralh Gabriel | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 28 | Co, Kathleen Claire | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 29 | Creus, Elena Ruth | USC-South | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 30 | Dellera, Guen Christine | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 31 | Duterte, Rani Lauren | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 32 | Go, Desiree Regine | PCGS | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 33 | Gonzales, Rosenette | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 34 | Lim, Renise | PCGS | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 35 | Mendoza, Cassey Pauline | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 36 | Misa, Rod Jefferson | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 37 | Misa, Raiza | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 38 | Ng, Haidee | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 39 | Oga, Francis Nicoli | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 40 | Ong, Peaquet Anderson | PCGS | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 41 | Otar, Terson | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 42 | Pada, Kyrelle Faith | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 43 | Piscadero, James Lloyd | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 44 | Salcedo, Vince Martin | USC-South | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 45 | Taganas, Kyle Nicholas | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 46 | Tan, Cathline Gayle | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 47 | Tan, Joshua | PCGS | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 48 | Trocio, Rj | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 49 | Ty, Marie Louise | CEC | Wizard | Sm Seaside Cebu |
| 50 | Prochina, Kathrina | Trinto National High School (Agusan) | Wizard | Davao City |
| 51 | Morente, Wendy | Trinto National High School (Agusan) | Wizard | Davao City |
| 52 | Tulo, Cedric Joel | Assumption College Of Davao | Wizard | Davao City |
| 53 | Piccio, To Manuel 0. | PSHS - SMC | Wizard | Davao City |
| 54 | Nagaya, Kristine | Our Lady Of Fatima Academy | Wizard | Davao City |
| 55 | Ale, Van Ray | Precious Int. School Of Davao (Piso) | Wizard | Davao City |
| 56 | Artiaga, Mylene | Assumption College Of Davao | Wizard | Davao City |
| 57 | Baluso, Eileen Eim | Assumption College Of Davao | Wizard | Davao City |
| 58 | Catanus, Kaye Angelique | Trinto National High School (Agusan) | Wizard | Davao City |
| 59 | Casquejo, Jonn Daye | Our Lady Of Fatima Academy | Wizard | Davao City |
| 60 | Corpuz, Kobe | Our Lady Of Fatima Academy | Wizard | Davao City |
| 61 | Dela Rama, Rexie Ann | Sta. Ana National High School | Wizard | Davao City |
| 62 | Fernandez, Charlyn | Assumption College Of Davao | Wizard | Davao City |
| 63 | Galindo, Christian | Our Lady Of Fatima Academy | Wizard | Davao City |
| 64 | Macaraeg, Charles Laurena | University Of Mindanao | Wizard | Davao City |
| 65 | Gonzales, Christine Mae S. | United Methodist School Of Davao | Grandmaster | Davao City |
| 66 | Jamili, Kristine Mae | University Of Mindanao | Grandmaster | Davao City |
| 67 | Payola, Angel Grace | University Of Mindanao | Grandmaster | Davao City |
| 68 | Ihalas, Jondel S. | Our Lady Of Fatima Academy | Grandmaster | Davao City |
| 69 | Soria, Guineveve | Phil Science High School | Grandmaster | Davao City |
| 70 | Artiaga, Irene Jane | Assumption College Of Davao | Whizkid | Davao City |
| 71 | Suanque, Geric James | Centex Batangas | Whizkid | Sm City Batangas |
| 72 | Bagsic, Albriz Moore | Philippine Science High School Main | Wizard | Sm City Batangas |
| 73 | Ignacio, Shaine | Grandmaster | Sm City Batangas | |
| 74 | Masbaño, Raymund Carlo | St. John's Institute | Wizard | Iloilo |
| 75 | Sargado, J Iah | Philippine Science High School | Wizard | Iloilo |
| 76 | Co, Maxinne Dominic | Philippine Science High School | Wizard | Iloilo |
| 77 | Iñate, Andrea Dhayne | Hua Siong College Of Iloilo | Wizard | Iloilo |
| 78 | Chu, Hailey Leanne | Hua Siong College Of Iloilo | Whizkid | Iloilo |
| 79 | Doromal, Reysheil Anne | Hua Siong College Of Iloilo | Whizkid | Iloilo |
| 80 | Perez, Ma. Carmela I. | ISBB | Wizard | Sm City Lucena |
| 81 | Abrencillo, Azzedine H. | ISBB | Wizard | Sm City Lucena |
| 82 | Marino, James Winel P. | PSHS-Cbzrc | Wizard | Sm City Lucena |
| 83 | Tadiosa, Kriz Dianne | MC | Wizard | Sm City Lucena |
| 84 | Adlaon, Kyla Andrea | ISBB | Wizard | Sm City Lucena |
| 85 | Solidarios, Candice Renee Beatrice | Up Rural High School | Grandmaster | Sm City Lucena |
| 86 | Salayong, Ronan R. | Paaralang Elem. Ng Lucban | Grandmaster | Sm City Lucena |
| 87 | Arcillas, Ana Carmela | RCBC | Grandmaster | Sm City Lucena |
| 88 | Adlaon, Kate Anne | DLSU | Grandmaster | Sm City Lucena |
| 89 | Chan, Raffy | De La Salle University Manila | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome |
| 90 | Chua, Aivan Jarell | De La Salle University Manila | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome |
| 91 | Sarrosa, Ralph Joshua | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome | |
| 92 | Pullan, Hazel Anne | University Of Sto. Tomas | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome |
| 93 | Surdarlingam, Charie | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome | |
| 94 | Estolatan, Ryan | Kapitolyo High School | Grandmaster | Sm Skydome |
| 95 | Ho, Shannon | De La Salle University - Manila | Wizard | Sm Skydome |
| 96 | Simbol, Jan Vincent | De La Salle University Integrated School Manila | Wizard | Sm Skydome |
| 97 | Tieng, Lara | F. Torres High School | Wizard | Sm Skydome |
| 98 | Parra, Ma. Leibniz Charisse | St. Paul College, Pasig | Wizard | Sm Skydome |
| 99 | Seniel, Maria Kristine | Silangan Elementary School | Whizkid | Sm Skydome |
| 100 | Chua, Joseph | Grandmaster | Sm Bacolod | |
| 101 | Ong, Fred | Grandmaster | Sm Bacolod | |
| 102 | Jocson, Raldz Loren | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 103 | Lee, Jessica Nadine | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 104 | Ong, Sanielle Meliz | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 105 | Gomeri, Madeleine | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 106 | Yulo, Jenina Claire | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 107 | Villaflor, Jojie Rose | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 108 | Lee, Charisse Nicole | Wizard | Sm Bacolod | |
| 109 | Rongo, Alec Nathan | Whizkid | Sm Bacolod | |
| 110 | Cristle A. Batalla | Padre Gregorio Crisostomo Integrated School | Grandmaster | Sm Cabanatuan |
| 111 | Maria Alaine Esmilla | Padre Gregorio Crisostomo Integrated School | Whizkid | Sm Cabanatuan |
| 112 | Myla Sp. Soriano | Mayapyap National High School | Wizard | Sm Cabanatuan |
| 113 | Azel Rae D. Alas | BHC Educational Institutions, Inc | Whizkid | Sm Rosales |
| 114 | Kasler Dell O. Abansi | BHC Educational Institutions, Inc | Wizard | Sm Rosales |
| 115 | Reynaldo Pre | Department Of Health (CAR) | Grandmaster | Sm Rosales |
| 116 | Meynardo Alberto | Í | Grandmaster | Sm Dasmarinas |
| 117 | Medenilla, Gabriel | Grandmaster | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 118 | Marcaida, Mikhaela | Wizard | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 119 | Rey, Therese Janelle | Wizard | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 120 | Layos, Mikhaella | Wizard | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 121 | Nojadera, Raymond Andrew | Wizard | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 122 | Rosero, Marielle | Wizard | Sm Dasmarinas | |
| 123 | Cuadra, Marco | |||
| 124 | Lim, Fedrick Lance R. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 125 | Ty, Stephen James L. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 126 | Dela Cruz, Margaret Ellyse S. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Whizkid | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 127 | Chan, Alexandra Louis R. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Whizkid | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 128 | Balasabas, Ailyn | Ayala National High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 129 | Chan, Ethan Riley C. | Grandmaster | Kcc Zamboanga | |
| 130 | Wee, Robin Spencer C. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 131 | Tan, Brylle Zachary | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 132 | Yong, Jan Steven Y. | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 133 | Lim, Jannica | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Wizard | Kcc Zamboanga |
| 134 | Gabriel, Angela Mae B | Sabang Elementary School | Whizkid | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 135 | Anzures , Princess Ashley C. | Salambao Elementary School | Whizkid | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 136 | Cabugao, Louisa Jean B. | Akle Elementary School | Whizkid | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 137 | Lim, Marc Kendrick A. | Parada National High School | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 138 | Buo, Daphne O. | Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 139 | Wing, Jonathan A. | Dr. Yanga’s Colleges Inc. | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 140 | Penullar, Kathleen Gabriel | Whizkid | Olongapo | |
| 141 | Manuel, Jesso Jemuel | Whizkid | Olongapo | |
| 142 | Custodio, Joshua Allen | Whizkid | Olongapo | |
| 143 | Melendrez, Romeo Dane | Wizard | Olongapo | |
| 144 | Dalan, Gerard | Wizard | Olongapo | |
| 145 | De Guzman, Frederick | Wizard | Olongapo | |
| 146 | Bobadella, Suzanne | Grandmaster | Olongapo | |
| 147 | Degri, Emmanuel | Grandmaster | Olongapo | |
| 148 | Princesa, Mharlyn Joy | Wizard | Angeles, Pampanga | |
| 149 | Blangsora, Bornaro Jaon | Wizard | Angeles, Pampanga | |
| 150 | Dizon, Josel | Grandmaster | Angeles, Pampanga | |
| 151 | De Guzman, Aaron D. | Lolomboy National High School | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 152 | De Jesus, Mark Emerson G. | DYCI | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 153 | Eugenio, Mary Jane E. | DYCI | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 154 | Maximo, Kian Gabriel | St. Mary's College Of Baliuag | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 155 | Uy, Michael John D. | John J. Russel Mhs | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 156 | Yuga, Angela A. | DYCI | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 157 | Bayas, Christian D. | AKLE ES | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 158 | Carpio, Denise V. | DYCI | Wizard | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 159 | De Belen, March | BDO | Grandmaster | Baliuag, Bulacan |
| 160 | Ramos, Darnell G. | Bulacan State University | Grandmaster | Baliuag, Bulacan |