Philippines National Cup (12,000 PHP)

Zhi Xiang Png made it 22,000 to go from under the gun, and Numata Takahiro re-raised to 50,000 from the big blind. Png dropped in a call.

On the flop of Q♠ J♣ J♥ , Takahiro continued with a bet of 35,000 only to be faced with a chunky raise to 100,000 from Png. After some consideration, Takahiro announced a call. However, Png thought his opponent folded so he revealed Q♣ .

After checking with the floor, the hand continued. The dealer sent an 9♠ on the turn, and the action went check-check. “You already know my card,” said Png. A Q♥ showed on the river, improving Png to a full house. Png shouted “all-in,” before Takahiro folded.

The refreshing air fills the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria for Day 2 of the Philippines National Cup, which kicks off at 11:15 am local time. Beginning with 4,000/8,000 and an 8,000 big blind ante, the hopefuls will compete for a slice of the prize pool of PHP 4,034,765 (~USD 69,326) until a champion is crowned.

A total of 652 entries were recorded across three Day 1 flights. Only 58 survivors advanced to Day 2 and made it into the money. Each player now has their sights set on the trophy and the top prize of PHP 797,765 (~USD 13,700).

Singapore's Dalvin Carvalho sits at the top with a towering stack of 601,000, the only player surpassing 600,000 mark heading into the final day. Close behind are Nattawut Kwunsong (530,000), Zhi Xiang Png (508,000), Kenta Takahashi (478,000), Cheng Yen Lo (442,000), and Katsuyuki Kondo (407,000), who all have healthy stacks to begin Day 2.