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ENC opens multiple qualification paths for 2026 debut
by Michelle Lojo - June 1, 2026 - 11:01am
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 is opening several routes to Riyadh as the Esports Foundation rolled out a qualification system aimed at bringing together more than 100,000 players from over 150 countries and...
Team Liquid pulls off historic MPL Philippines three-peat
by Michelle Lojo - June 1, 2026 - 9:46am
Team Liquid Philippines etched its name in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang history after holding off Team Falcons PH, 4-2, in the grand finals.
Elevate completes lower-bracket run to rule Garena Summer Invitational
by Michelle Lojo - May 26, 2026 - 10:27am
Elevate captured the Garena Summer Invitational (GSI) title after a grueling lower-bracket run, defeating Al-Ula Club, 4-3, in the grand finals.
Foreign esports players now exempted from drug testing
by Michelle Lojo - May 22, 2026 - 10:28am
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has passed a resolution exempting foreign professional esports players from mandatory drug testing, a move officials say could help bring international esports tournaments back...
Esports World Cup 2026 headed to Paris
by Michelle Lojo - May 21, 2026 - 2:31pm
The Esports World Cup (EWC) will be staged outside Saudi Arabia for the first time, with Paris, France named as the host city for its 2026 edition.
Paper Rex's invy reflects on career after winning first regional trophy
by Michelle Lojo - May 21, 2026 - 10:38am
Filipino player Adrian Jiggs “invy” Reyes has added a major milestone to his career, capturing his first Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific title with Paper Rex after sweeping Thailand's Full Sense,...
invy, Paper Rex dominate Full Sense to claim Pacific title
by Michelle Lojo - May 18, 2026 - 10:40am
Paper Rex, with Filipino player Adrian Jiggs “invy” Reyes, captured the VCT Pacific Stage 1 title after sweeping Thailand’s Full Sense, 3-0, in the grand finals.
Aurora Gaming clinches MPL Philippines playoff spot
by Michelle Lojo - May 18, 2026 - 10:04am
Surviving Smart Omega, 2-1, Aurora Gaming finally snapped its five-game losing streak to secure their playoff ticket.
Has the esports industry hit its ceiling?
by Michelle Lojo - May 15, 2026 - 1:25pm
As parts of the gaming sector face budget cuts and layoffs, the question has shifted: has esports reached its ceiling — or is there still room for growth?
PCC returns for fourth season with nationwide expansion
by Michelle Lojo - May 15, 2026 - 10:24am
The Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) is taking its biggest swing yet as it officially launches Season 4.
'You can't fabricate fandom': MPL Philippines raves about community
by Michelle Lojo - May 15, 2026 - 10:15am
For the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines, the growth of its audience has been tied closely to the evolution of its community.
Sibol bags bronzes in inaugural SEA Esports Nations Cup
by Michelle Lojo - May 13, 2026 - 10:23am
The Philippines’ national esports team, Sibol, delivered a historic showing at the inaugural Southeast Asia Esports Nations Cup (SNC) 2026, securing bronze medals in multiple events.
Filipinos fall short of CODM Major trophy
by Michelle Lojo - May 12, 2026 - 10:32am
The Philippines’ bid to capture the Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) Major Spring 2026 title ended in heartbreak as both Elevate and Al-Ula fell to China’s Q9 in the closing stages of the tournament.
Smart Omega ends MPL Philippines playoff drought
by Michelle Lojo - May 11, 2026 - 10:36am
Smart Omega snapped its two-season playoff drought after securing a spot in the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 17 Knockout Stage.
Team Stallions rule CFS SEA Masters Spring with unbeaten run
by Michelle Lojo - May 11, 2026 - 10:01am
Team Stallions asserted its dominance in CrossFire Southeast Asia, completing an unbeaten run to capture the Spring 2026 CrossFire Stars (CFS) SEA Masters with a 3-0 sweep of Virtus.pro in the grand finals.
PatMen, xavi8k qualify for Valorant Masters London
by Michelle Lojo - May 9, 2026 - 11:42am
Filipino players Patrick "PatMen" Mendoza and Xavier "xavi8k" Juan secured their ticket to London as their team Global Esports survived Paper Rex, 2-1, in the upper bracket semifinals of the Valorant...
Philippines begins buildup for Esports Nations Cup
by Michelle Lojo - May 8, 2026 - 10:59am
As the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) moves closer to its inaugural staging, attention is shifting from the tournament’s global rollout to how countries, including the Philippines, will build their national teams...
Philippines Master Ball League reflects Pokémon’s growing roots among Filipino fans
by Michelle Lojo - May 8, 2026 - 9:00am
Thousands of players and fans gathered at the 2025–26 Philippines Master Ball League.
Maiden national speedcubing tilt slated in Philippines
by Michelle Lojo - May 6, 2026 - 11:38am
The Philippines is taking a formal step into competitive speedcubing with the Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announcing the inaugural Philippine National Speedcubing...
MPL PH: Playoff-bound Team Falcons blemishes Team Liquid record
by Michelle Lojo - May 6, 2026 - 11:04am
Team Falcons Philippines has booked a ticket to the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 17 playoffs in style by handing Team Liquid Philippines its first series defeat.
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