Cezar Quiambao 🇵🇭

Residing in Pasig, Philippines, Quiambao is a regular fixture at major festivals hosted by the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), and Manila Super Series. His rise in the poker community has been marked by a high volume of play, frequently appearing in tournament spotlights across South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Notably, he demonstrated his competitive edge by topping the chip counts during the opening flight of the historic Philippine Poker Millions in 2025, outperforming a dense field of international players.

Quiambao is known for a high-intensity, aggressive tournament strategy that allows him to dominate opening flights and navigate deep into major championship fields. His versatility is evident in his success across both standard deepstack formats and fast-paced high-roller events. By maintaining a consistent presence at final tables, he has proven his technical proficiency in No Limit Hold’em, particularly in high-pressure situations where his ability to leverage big stacks often makes him the pace-setter for the field.

According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $224,325. Currently ranked 57th on the Philippines All Time Money List, he has become a consistent threat in both regional championships and high-roller events. His career-best live cash of $53,202 highlights his ability to compete at the highest levels of the game. Quiambao has secured numerous deep runs in prestigious tours: APT Manila Classic 2025: Won the PHP 20,000 No Limit Hold’em (Event #45) for PHP 500,000 (∼$8,610). Philippine Poker Millions 2025: Finished 4th in the PHP 110,000 Single Day High Roller for PHP 495,000 (∼$8,548). APPT Manila Championship 2025: Finished 26th in the PHP 80,000 Main Event for PHP 370,000 (∼$6,436). ACE Poker League (APL) Manila 2025: Secured 5th place in the PHP 55,000 Gold Dragon High Roller Deepstack for PHP 290,000 (∼$5,007). APT Manila 2024: Placed 21st in the PHP 125,000 Zodiac Classic for PHP 266,000 (∼$4,565). Cezar Quiambao