Sudoku- a game that has taken the world by storm made the nearly 1500 of its enthusiasts from the elementary, high school and tertiary levels with dozens of professionals to meet eye-to-eye during the simultaneous conduct of the Regional Elimination Round of the 3^rdPhilippine Sudoku Super Challenge organized by the MTG, Philippines and Business Mirror in 19 contest venues on November 29, 2008.

The participants did not only brave the challenge to solve the 14 mind-boggling or brain-bending math free number puzzles in 90 minutes but also stood up to brazen out the other famed Sudoku wizards in their respective cities. Since they were only armed with their speed and accuracy in letting the right number fall in the right place, some participants made use of the time wisely and surely by turning in the contest papers earlier than the allotted time in order to avail of the bonus points.

Indeed, those puzzlers who felt better to be in a competition managed themselves to get better scores, thus, pushing their chance to be venues winners in these three categories Sudoku Grand Master for the professionals and college students; Sudoku Wizardfor the high school students; and Sudoku Whiz Kids for elementary kids. From the bulk of participants at the start of the elimination rounds, these Sudoku aficionados had been trimmed to 96 finalists who will meet head-on in the National Finals scheduled on January 31, 2009 at SM North in Quezon City.

The final results show that 15 finalists will vie for the title, Sudoku Grand Master, 52 for the Sudoku Wizard and 21 for the Sudoku Whiz Kids.

 

The 2^nd SUDOKU National Finalists who participated in the competition abroad are automatically national finalists in this 3^rdPhilippine Sudoku Super Challenge. They are the following:

1. Bella, Herbie
2. Cua Sarah Jane                     
3. Chan, Matthew Chris             
4. Chan, Alvin Ian                      
5. Dee , Mariel Alexis
6. Manalon, Maridel                    
7. Oh, Jacqueline Joyce
8. Regner, Jayhan
9. Tio, Dielle             
10. Uy, Jerrica                                       

For more information and inquiries you may contact Joyette of Business Mirror at her mobile number 09286312146 or Mr. Roberto Degolacion at 09173246302.