2007 Magic: The Gathering Philippines National Championship

LOCATION
Robinsons Galleria
[Fountain Area]
Edsa cor. Ortigas Ave.
Quezon City

TOURNAMENT
The 2008 Philippines National Championship is open by invitation only. Invitations are extended to qualified players who meet the eligibility requirements.

ELIGIBILITY
The 2008 Philippines National Championship is open only to those DCITM members in good standing who are citizens or have been residents of Philippines since January 1, 2008. Players may only compete in one National Championship per season. Players may only compete in one National Championship per season. Players may compete in only one National Championship per season. If a player competes in a City Championship Final or Regional tournament (such as a Regional Championship, National Qualifier, open tournament, or other tournament offering an invitation to a National Championship) in one country, he or she may not compete in City Championship Final, Regional tournaments or National Championships for another country until the following season.

INVITATION CRITERIA
The 2008 Philippines Nationals invitation list is comprised as follows:

  • 2007 Philippines National Champion
  • Members of the 2007 Philippines national team
  • Players who attain the status of Pro Player Level 2 and above
  • Top 2 finishers of the following 2008 Philippines Regional Championships held on
  • Top 4 finishers of the following 2008 Philippines Regional Championships held on
  • Top 4 finishers of the following Nationals Qualifier tournaments
  • Top 75 DCI Composite ranked players.
    National Championship’s Ranking-Based Invitations no longer pass down to previously uninvited players. The Top 75 DCI Composite ranked players will receive invitations even if one or more of those players already possesses an invitation. DCI Composite invitations are based on the ratings published June 23, 2008.

FORMAT AND STRUCTURE
The 2008 Philippines Nationals will be a split-format tournament.

  1. Saturday, August 9: Three 60-minute Swiss rounds of Standard Constructed followed by three 60-minute Swiss rounds of Lorwyn-MorningtideTM block Booster Draft (Lorwyn- Lorwyn -Morningtidet) played in pods; followed by the second Booster Draft of Shadowmoor-EventideTM block Booster Draft (Shadowmoor-Shadowmoor -Eventide) in new pods and one 60-minute round of Swiss play; All players will advance to Day 2 of the Nationals with continuous match points and tiebreakers.
  2. Sunday, August 10: Two 60-minute Swiss rounds of Shadowmoor-Eventide block Booster Draft continued from Day 1; Players must use the same Draft deck from the second Booster Draft pod used in Day 1 of the Nationals followed by three 60-minute Swiss rounds of Standard Constructed; Players must use the same Standard deck used in Day 1 of the Nationals; the Top 8 players advance to the Finals.
  3. As of July 25, 2008 Standard Constructed will comprise of 10th Edition, Coldsnap, Time Spiral, Planar Chaos, Future Sight, Lorwyn, Morningtide, Shadowmoor and Eventide.
Top 8 Finals: Standard Constructed; Players advancing to the finals must continue to use the same Standard deck used in Day 1 of the Nationals; Top 8 Single Elimination finals have no time limit. Top 8 Matches will be best three out of five games; with the two non-advancing semifinalists playing off to determine the third- and fourth-place finisher.

RULES ENFORCEMENT LEVEL
The 2008 Philippines Nationals will use REL 4. Players are expected to have a thorough understanding of all tournament rules and procedures, including, but not limited to, the DCI Universal Tournament Rules, the DCI Universal Penalty Guidelines, and the Magic: The Gathering® DCI Floor Rules.

PRIZE PAYOUT
The total prize payout for the 2007 Philippines Nationals is USD 3,000.

Place Payout Payout
1st USD 1,200 10
2nd USD 800 8
3rd USD 600 6
4th USD 400 6
5th-6th 36 boosters 4
7th-8th 24 boosters 4
9th-10th 12 boosters 2
11th-12th 12 boosters 2
13th-16th 12 boosters 1
TOTAL USD 3,000  
 

PRIZES

  • The Top 4 finishers of the 2008 Philippines Nationals will receive invitations to compete in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering World Championships, 11 – 14 December in Memphis, U.S.A.
  • The Top 3 finishers will comprise the 3-member national team representing the Philippines, with the fourth-place finisher becoming the designated alternate.
  • Product prizes will be awarded from 5th to 16th place.

REGISTRATION

  • Entry to the 2008 Philippines Nationals is free. Players holding an invitation are required to check-in and complete player registration on Saturday, August 9 by 10:00 A.M. at the venue of the National Championship. Late registrations will strictly not be entertained. Qualified players failing to register by the stipulated deadline will have their invitation rescinded.
  • Players are required to produce documentary prove of Philippines citizenship or residency (e.g. identity card, passport, etc) during player registration for verification of eligibility.

APPEALS
Exceptions to the National Championship eligibility and invitation policy may be made on a case-by-case basis. Appeals for exceptions must be submitted to sinclair.yuen@wizards.com by Friday, June 20, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Sinclair Yuen at sinclair.yuen@wizards.com

Invitation List

Date Invitation Origin City Name
20-Aug-07 2007 National Champion Manila Jose Marie C. Sabale
20-Aug-07 2007 National Team Manila Ascalon, Jason P
20-Aug-07 2007 National Team Manila Camangon, Gerald C
20-Aug-07 2007 National Team Manila Herrin, Mark C
20-Aug-06 2007 National Team Manila Jamir, Joselito Alberto B
30-Mar-08 2008 City Champs Top 4 Manila Quiray, Ron Oliver C.
30-Mar-08 2008 City Champs Top 4 Manila Morato, Daryl
30-Mar-08 2008 City Champs Top 4 Manila Batac, Michael Tom A.
30-Mar-08 2008 City Champs Top 4 Manila Santos, Ralf Allen G.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Manila Badlon, Richard A.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Manila tan, rowena d.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Manila Santos, Francis S.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Manila Badeo Jr., Daniel M.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Cebu Nava, Ray II N.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Cebu Coo, Rei Anthony V.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Cebu Tirol, Patrick Benjamin G.
18-May-08 Top 4 Regional Championships Cebu Yap, Mark Christopher B.
18-May-08 Top 2 Regional Championships Olongapo Oca, Ramon Allan O.
18-May-08 Top 2 Regional Championships Olongapo Fortin, David Santos S.
18-May-08 Top 2 Regional Championships Bagiuo Sy, Michael A.
18-May-08 Top 2 Regional Championships Bagiuo Aboganda, Alex D.
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Gerald Camangon
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ron Oliver Quiray
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Bayani Manansala
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Mark Herrin
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Mark Baeyens
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ian Mark Gutierrez
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Joselito Alberto Jamir
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Jhon Rykjem Co
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Reynald Abella
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ogie Jaro
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila edwin ebon
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Felix Gonzales
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila jonjon carbonell
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Roel Soliveres
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila John Paul Francisco
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Uson Perry Winston
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Neil Roxas
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Paul Ernest Lazaro
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Paolo Go
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Jan Vincent Tan
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Jason Ascalon
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ronnie Paul Beley
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Christopher Bryan Abrau
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Elmerando Nicolas Jr
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila James Porter
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Elliot Spencer Que
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Omeed Mohammad Jafari
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Dandy Sy
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Rexel Allan Tenorio
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Macho Jaro
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Michael Tom Batac
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Dominic Ortega
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Francis Robert Profeta
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Martin Miguel Amor
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ramon Dela Cruz
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ralf Allen Santos
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Michael Ongkeco
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Michael Jeffrey Uy
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila richmond tan
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Benedict Cardenas
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Mark Gerard Rivera
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Joebert Pre
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Lorenz Cortezo
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila DJonathan Paculio
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ivan Louie Villar
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Carlo Reyes
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Rommel Asiong
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Reynerio Estacio
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Joel Bantiles
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Lawrence Camangon
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila John Jaro
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Frederick Salazar
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Elbert Altez
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Roy Patrick Luyun
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila John Robert Santos
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila butch agtarap
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Christopher Ladines
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Bob Erikzun Rico
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila earl Cirujales
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Carlo Emmanuel Fronteras
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Philip Christopher Rama
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Howard Amba
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Ryan Españo
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Kiyoshi Takeuchi
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Eugene Patrick Balot
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Tristan Capili
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Rainier Aubren Santiago
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Alexander Uy
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Zax Ozaki
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila paul mendoza
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Manchester Sy
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Caesar Famorcan
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Hector Sacramento
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Michael Verzosa
23-Jun-08 Top 75 DCI Composite Rankings Manila Nathaniel Gaffud
29-Jun-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila Natividad, Paul John G.
29-Jun-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila Bueno, Paolo L.
29-Jun-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila Ngo, Richson H.
29-Jun-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila Pineda, Johnne Benedict P.
03-Aug-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila TBD
03-Aug-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila TBD
03-Aug-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila TBD
03-Aug-08 Top 4 Nationals Qualifier Manila TBD