Bubble Rush (10,000 PHP)

Adding another layer of thrill, Bubble Rush welcomed 50 entries across the felt, building up a prize pool of PHP 426,800. Only 7 players reached ITM following the exit of local grinder Rene Mar David after his 8 BB shove with A♦ 8♥ was looked up by Joon Han Lee with A♣ Q♦ .

Once the bubble burst, bottom of the ranks Joseph Sia set his sights on the trophy, and made a complete turnaround, stepping into the lead just by five-handed. Japan's Koki Udagawa, who was down to a single big blind at one point, likewise booked a remarkable recovery, eventually making his way to the final duel against Sia at a minor disadvantage after eliminating both Alvir Inocentes and Lee one after the other.

The heads-up duel was short but intense, entirely culminating in a decisive flip. Udagawa risked his last 22 BBs with pocket threes and saw his opponent, Sia take a stand with A♥ T♠ . An ace-high board sealed the deal for the Filipino, earning him an impressive career 12th spadie along with the PHP 137,800 top prize.