The short stack entering the final table, he is the only PokerStars qualifier at the final table. The 29-year-old hails from Ilocos Sur (about eight hours from Manila) and works as a self-employed poultry supplier. He has been playing poker, mainly online, for several years. However, this is his first major live tournament and he was thrilled to hang on to reach the final table, although he’ll be looking for a quick double-up to ensure a spot further up the payout scale.