Grassroots esports teams play to help feed the hungry, break stigma on mental health

For GameLab and Redlist, winning the recent GIGA Arena Street League, an esports tournament powered by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) allowed them not only to showcase their skills in Mobile Legends, but also to extend help to those in need.

Blacklist International reclaims their MPL Philippines Crown, becomes the first team to score three championship titles

In the grand finale between Blacklist International and ECHO PH, Blacklist International won 4-2 and edged out the competition to be the MPL-PH S10 Champions! They will take home the lion’s share of USD 150,000, and a ticket to the M4 World Championships happening in Jakarta between 1 – 16 January.

Play Like a PRO: OhMyV33nus on being an LGBTQ+ pro player in esports

Esports has become a significant part of the culture of today’s Filipino youth, with games spanning generations like Counter-Strike and Defense of the Ancient (DotA) and today’s wide variety of locally-popular games like League of Legends (LoL), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and Valorant.

MOONTON Games partners with Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and Esports Integrated for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2022

The competition will be held for the very first time in Malaysia, and help to catalyse a vibrant and inclusive esports ecosystem, in line with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS)’s Strategic Plan for Esports Development 2020 – 2025, to support regional tournaments.

MPL Philippines representatives set to showcase esports supremacy at MSC 2022

An epic quest for back-to-back regional wins Regional tournament to take place in Malaysia, between 11 – 19 June

CDO’s first esports convention powered by PLDT, Smart

Misamis Oriental Esports Organization (MESO) recently partnered with PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) for the first eSports convention in Cagayan de Oro City.

Home Credit supports PH esports team SIBOL in 31st Southeast Asian Games

Home Credit Philippines supports Team Sibol who will be representing the Philippines for the 2022 SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Learn from the best Filipino players as they compete in the biggest esports competitions

Pick up some skills from Filipino pros in their matches in some of the most exciting esports events of the year

OPPO enhances mobile gaming experience for esports community, supported by Mineski

The esports industry was quick to find its footing despite the widespread disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical events have been integral to the growth of gaming over the years, being an online at-home activity at its core has helped the industry flourish in a time when social distancing and remote interactions are paramount.

Smart expands grassroots esports league to Manila, Tuguegarao

Following its successful launch in Pasig City, PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is expanding the Barangay Grassroots Esports League (BGEL) to tap fresh talent in the cities of Manila and Tuguegarao. Together with Omega Academy, BGEL enables local government units (LGUs), particularly youth organizations within LGUs to connect with their constituents through esports.