TARLAC, Philippines – Vito Sarines cemented his status as the ICTSI Junior PGT's top player with a thrilling victory at the Luzon Series 5 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, marking his third consecutive triumph and fourth overall in the series.

Unlike his previous wire-to-wire victories at Pinewoods and Riviera, Sarines demonstrated remarkable resilience this time, overcoming a five-stroke deficit to clinch the title. He finished with a one-under 71, totaling 148, to edge out Visayas Series finalist Race Manhit and previous leg winners Ryuji Suzuki by two strokes.