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  • Filipino import Duane “Kelra” Pillas earns MPL Indonesia Regular Season MVP honors

    Filipino import Duane “Kelra” Pillas earns MPL Indonesia Regular Season MVP honors

    Just months after taking one of the biggest career risks of his professional career, Filipino star Duane “Kelra” Pillas has proven he belongs among Indonesia’s elite.

     

    The ONIC Indonesia Filipino import and gold laner was named the Most Valuable Player of the MPL Indonesia Season 17 regular season, capping off an impressive debut split as one of the league’s few foreign imports.

     

    Kelra’s MVP recognition is a testament to how quickly he adapted to a new environment after leaving ONIC Philippines in February to pursue an opportunity abroad. His move was among the most talked-about roster changes in Southeast Asian Mobile Legends, not only because of his stature in the Philippine scene but also because it created a rare player exchange between two of the region’s strongest leagues.

     

    The transfer also sparked a unique roster shuffle within the ONIC organization. While Kelra headed to Indonesia, Indonesian import Savero moved in the opposite direction and joined ONIC Philippines, giving both teams a fresh look heading into the new season.

     

    For Kelra, however, the challenge extended beyond simply fitting into a new lineup. He arrived carrying the expectations of a player who had already achieved nearly everything possible in the Philippines.

     

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    Widely regarded as one of the country’s most accomplished gold laners, Kelra helped deliver ONIC Philippines’ breakthrough MPL Philippines Season 14 championship after defeating Aurora Gaming in the grand finals.

     

    His success extended to the international stage, where he spearheaded ONIC Philippines’ title run at the M6 World Championship. The Filipinos defeated Team Liquid Indonesia in the finals, with Kelra earning Finals MVP honors after a dominant performance.

     

    Those achievements established his reputation in the Philippines. Season 17 became his opportunity to prove he could replicate that success in another region.

     

    Behind Kelra’s consistency and leadership in the gold lane, ONIC Indonesia emerged as one of the top teams in the regular season and secured a place in the upper bracket finals of the MPL Indonesia playoffs.

     

    The MVP award, however, carried deeper meaning beyond individual recognition. The Filipino star dedicated the achievement to his late father, Rex Pillas, who passed away earlier this year.

     

    Throughout Kelra’s rise in esports, his father remained one of his strongest supporters—following matches closely, celebrating victories, and serving as a steady presence behind the scenes.

     

    The emotional moment comes as Kelra continues to chase even bigger goals with ONIC Indonesia.

     

    The team is set to face Geek Fam in the MPL Indonesia Season 17 upper bracket finals on Friday in a best-of-five showdown scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

     

    The stakes extend far beyond a place in the grand finals. A victory would also secure ONIC Indonesia a coveted berth in the Esports World Cup in Paris, France this July.

     

    For now, Kelra’s MVP award serves as another milestone in a career already filled with championships. But as ONIC Indonesia moves deeper into the playoffs, the Filipino import’s focus remains fixed on adding another title to his growing collection.

     

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  • Team Liquid PH makes history with unstoppable MPL Philippines three-peat championship

    Team Liquid PH makes history with unstoppable MPL Philippines three-peat championship

    On Sunday at the San Juan Arena, the defending champions Team Liquid PH completed a historic three-peat in MPL Philippines Season 17, overpowering Team Falcons PH, 4-2, in the grand finals to secure their third straight league crown.

     

    It was a championship run that felt like a full-circle moment for Team Liquid PH, which had suffered its only defeat of the season at the hands of Falcons during the regular season, a loss that quietly fueled their eventual dominance when it mattered most.

     

    The victory also served as redemption for a squad that entered Season 17 under a cloud of doubt after integrating two rookies into its lineup. 

     

    Many had questioned whether the team could even return to the playoffs, yet they ended the season not just competing, but rewriting MPL history as the first organization to win three consecutive titles from Seasons 15 to 17.

     

    Their playoff campaign further silenced critics. Team Liquid PH arrived undefeated, swept Omega Esports 3-0 in the upper bracket, and then outclassed ONIC Philippines 3-1 to punch their ticket to both the grand finals and the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, where they will defend their Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup title.

     

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    Team Falcons PH, meanwhile, crafted their own resilient narrative. After dropping into the lower bracket following a 0-3 defeat to ONIC Philippines, they clawed their way back with a 3-1 win over Smart Omega before avenging their earlier loss against ONIC with a 4-2 victory to set up a finals rematch with Team Liquid PH.

     

    But in the championship series, the defending champions showed no room for redemption. The turning point came in Game 5, where Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya delivered a masterclass performance on Paquito, finishing with an 8-0-2 line in a devastating 13-2 win that lasted just 10 minutes. 

     

    The commanding performance pushed Team Liquid PH to match point and earned Sanford the Finals MVP honors.

     

    Rookie gold laner Dave “Teddy” Viaña stepped up in key moments to stabilize the closing games, while veteran presence from Karl “Karltzy” Nepomuceno and Jaypee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz continued to anchor the team’s composure under pressure. 

     

    The championship also marked Sanford’s first MPL title, while Teddy and midlaner Alston “Sanji” Pabico added a fifth league crown to their resumes.

     

    For Karltzy and Jaypee, the triumph further extended their legacy as the league’s most decorated players, each now holding six MPL titles.

     

    Beyond the trophies, the win symbolized a deeper evolution for Team Liquid PH an organization that began the season facing roster questions, particularly around its gold lane stability, but ended it as a dynasty unshaken by doubt.

     

    For Team Falcons PH, the campaign still ends with promise. Despite falling short in the finals, their comeback run secured them a place alongside Team Liquid PH as the Philippines’ representatives at the Mobile Legends Mid-Season Cup in Paris this July, part of the global Esports World Cup stage.

     

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  • ONIC PH, Team Liquid PH set up heavyweight clash after dominant MPL PH Playoff wins 

    ONIC PH, Team Liquid PH set up heavyweight clash after dominant MPL PH Playoff wins 

    The race for the MPL Philippines Season 17 crown is beginning to separate contenders from survivors — and after two days of playoff battles, ONIC Philippines and Team Liquid PH are starting to look like the teams to beat.

     

    What began with tense elimination matches on Wednesday quickly shifted into a showcase of dominance on Thursday as both squads marched into the upper bracket finals with convincing sweeps.

     

    But before ONIC PH could even think about facing defending champions Team Liquid PH, the team first had to survive one of the most dramatic series of the playoffs.

     

    Matched against M7 World Champions Aurora Gaming in the opening round, ONIC PH found itself pushed to the limit in a grueling five-game showdown. Aurora, despite entering the playoffs with a shaky 5-9 regular season record, still flashed the brilliance that once made them world champions.

     

    The Northern Lights controlled stretches of the series and nearly completed the upset, but ONIC PH refused to fold under pressure.

     

    In Game 4, ONIC completely flipped the momentum behind a ruthless 14-minute victory powered by Cyric “K1ngkong” Perez. Using Leomord, K1ngkong dominated the jungle matchup and exploded for a 5-1-4 KDA as ONIC rolled to a commanding 10-4 kill advantage to force a deciding Game 5.

     

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    Aurora looked poised to survive elimination after controlling much of the early and middle stages of the decider, but ONIC’s patience paid off late. One by one, Aurora’s heroes fell during crucial team fights as ONIC staged a dramatic comeback to complete the reverse momentum swing.

     

    Savero emerged as the closer for ONIC PH, delivering a flawless performance on Karrie with a 6-0-5 KDA to secure the Game 5 MVP honors and eliminate the former world champions from contention.

     

    For Aurora, the loss closed the curtain on a difficult Season 17 campaign. Just months removed from winning the franchise’s first M-Series world title, the team struggled to maintain consistency in what many consider the toughest MPL region in Mobile Legends esports. Aurora only secured a playoff berth during the final week of the regular season before ultimately running out of answers against ONIC’s resilience.

     

    While ONIC survived a war, Smart Omega took a more methodical route to the next round after dispatching Twisted Minds, 3-1.

     

    Twisted Minds stole Game 1 after capitalizing on key pickoffs and numerical advantages against Omega, but the momentum quickly shifted afterward.

     

    Omega tightened its rotations and dominated the next three games behind several standout performances. Minguin orchestrated team fights with a clean 2-0-6 KDA on Yve, Raizen exploded on Leomord with an 8-1-4 performance, while Perkziva anchored the lineup with a flawless 0-0-12 KDA on Khaleed.

     

    By Game 4, Omega had complete control of the series, needing only 14 minutes to close out Twisted Minds and secure a date with defending champions Team Liquid PH.

     

    Thursday, however, proved far more unforgiving.

     

    ONIC PH barely showed signs of fatigue despite coming off a five-game thriller the day before, sweeping Falcons, 3-0, in a one-sided upper bracket semifinal series. K1ngkong once again dictated the pace for ONIC, while Kelra and Super Frince consistently won key fights to deny Falcons any chance of establishing momentum.

     

    The series never truly felt close as ONIC overwhelmed Falcons in objectives, map control, and late-game execution. Falcons struggled to keep up with ONIC’s tempo and were eliminated from upper bracket contention in just three games.

     

    Team Liquid PH delivered an equally commanding statement against Smart Omega. The defending champions looked fully in control from the opening game, dismantling Omega’s setups with disciplined macro play and superior objective control. Team Liquid PH’s chemistry and composure consistently neutralized Omega’s aggressive attempts to create openings, leading to another clean 3-0 sweep.

     

    The victory extended Team Liquid PH’s dominant playoff form and reinforced why the squad remains the favorite to defend its MPL PH crown.

     

    Now, the playoffs narrow even further. On Friday, Falcons and Smart Omega will battle for survival in the lower bracket, while ONIC Philippines and Team Liquid PH collide in a highly anticipated upper bracket finals showdown with a direct grand finals berth on the line.

     

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  • MPL PH Season 17 Playoffs kick off with blockbuster ONIC PH, Aurora, Omega, and Twisted Minds matchups

    MPL PH Season 17 Playoffs kick off with blockbuster ONIC PH, Aurora, Omega, and Twisted Minds matchups

    The road to the MPL Philippines Season 17 crown officially enters its most unforgiving stage on Wednesday as the league shifts from regular-season positioning to pure survival mode at the San Juan Arena.


    After weeks of standings battles, momentum swings, and upset-heavy matchups, the Season 17 Playoffs finally begin.

     

    Day 1 immediately delivers two high-stakes best-of-series clashes featuring ONIC Philippines against Aurora Gaming Philippines and Smart Omega facing Twisted Minds Philippines in what shapes up as a defining opening day for the postseason.

     

    For ONIC Philippines, the playoffs begin with both confidence and pressure. The third-seeded squad closed the regular season with a 9-5 record and enters the play-ins carrying a favorable history against Aurora after defeating the reigning M7 world champions in both Week 3 and Week 7 of the regular season. 

     

    ONIC’s aggressive rotations and mid-game control repeatedly exposed Aurora’s inconsistencies during those meetings, making them slight favorites entering the rematch.

     

    But Aurora arrives with a completely different kind of urgency. Despite enduring a rough second half of the regular season, the former world champions still clawed their way into the final playoff spot after surviving a tense qualification race. Their late push included crucial wins over Smart Omega and AP.Bren to secure the sixth seed and avoid elimination.

     

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    Aurora’s biggest challenge now is rediscovering the form that once made them one of the most feared teams in the region. While ONIC enters with momentum, Aurora leans on experience and star power — hoping the playoffs can reset the narrative of their uneven campaign.

     

    The second play-in matchup presents an even tighter storyline. Fourth-seeded Smart Omega and fifth-seeded Twisted Minds PH both finished the regular season with identical 6-8 records, setting up a rubber-match style encounter where familiarity could matter as much as mechanics.

     

    Twisted Minds struck first during the regular season, defeating Omega in Week 2. But Omega answered back in Week 6, earning redemption in a result that ultimately helped end the organization’s two-season playoff drought.

     

    Omega gradually rebuilt momentum late in the season behind improved objective control and sharper late-game decision making, while Twisted Minds earned recognition as one of the league’s most unpredictable squads — capable of upsetting contenders but also vulnerable to sudden collapses.

     

    Looming beyond the play-ins are two waiting giants. Second-seeded Team Falcons Philippines already secured an upper-bracket advantage after a strong regular season that included handing Team Liquid PH its first series loss of the season. Falcons now await the winner between ONIC and Aurora in Match 3 on Day 2.

     

    Meanwhile, defending champions Team Liquid Philippines enter the playoffs as the top seed after finishing with a dominant 13-1 regular-season record. The Cavalry will face the winner of Omega versus Twisted Minds in Match 4, placing immediate pressure on whichever team survives the play-ins.

     

    Beginning on Wednesday, only the teams capable of surviving chaos will continue the chase for the MPL PH Season 17 championship and will have the chance to represent the country in the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, France.

     

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  • 2026 Esports World Cup set in Paris with Philippine esports squads competing in MLBB, Honor of Kings, and Tekken

    2026 Esports World Cup set in Paris with Philippine esports squads competing in MLBB, Honor of Kings, and Tekken

    The global esports landscape is set for a major shift as the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) moves beyond Saudi Arabia for the first time, choosing Paris, France as its new stage from July 6 to August 23.


    Long anchored in Riyadh, the tournament’s expansion signals a new chapter for one of the biggest events in competitive gaming, one that now brings its massive global audience to the heart of Europe.

     

    The announcement, made by the Esports Foundation on Wednesday, May 21, confirms Paris as the first international host city under EWC’s evolving rotation model, aimed at widening its global footprint.

     

    CEO Ralf Reichert emphasized that while the tournament’s roots remain tied to Riyadh, the move represents growth rather than replacement.

     

    “Riyadh is the home of EWC and one of the world’s leading hubs for esports, powered by an incredible community of fans and long-term ambition for the future of the sport; this year, we’re excited to bring EWC to Paris for its first edition outside Saudi Arabia,” he stated. 

     

    French officials also welcomed the development, with France President Emmanuel Macron expressing support for the landmark hosting on social media.

     

    “The EWC will be held in Paris! This is a first that honors us, thank you to Saudi Arabia for its trust. We are ready to organize the 2026 Esports World Cup,” President Macron wrote.

     

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    For the Philippines, the Paris edition opens another high-stakes international stage as several esports contingents prepare to carry the country’s flag across multiple titles.

     

    For Honor of Kings, Philippine representatives include BOOM Esports, Blacklist International, and Team Flash, all earning qualification through regional pathways.

     

    Star competitor Alexandre “AK” Laverez will once again shoulder national hopes in one of fighting games’ most competitive global brackets for Tekken.

     

    Meanwhile, in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, defending MSC champions Team Liquid Philippines are still chasing qualification, with their fate tied to the MPL Philippines Season 17 playoffs which begins on May 27.

     

    If successful, they will return to the world stage aiming to defend their reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s most dominant MLBB squads.

     

    The 2026 EWC is expected to bring together more than 2,000 professional players and 200 esports clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 24 game titles and 25 tournaments.

     

    With a staggering prize pool exceeding $75 million (around ₱4 billion), Paris is preparing to transform into a global esports hub and for Filipino competitors, another battlefield to prove themselves on the world stage.

     

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  • Team Liquid PH caps off dominant Regular Season ahead of MPL PH Season 17 playoff run

    Team Liquid PH caps off dominant Regular Season ahead of MPL PH Season 17 playoff run

    For most teams in the MPL Philippines, a dominant regular season is considered a major accomplishment. For Team Liquid PH, it has quickly become the standard.


    As the MPL Philippines Season 17 playoffs approach, Team Liquid PH enters the postseason not simply as the top seed, but as a squad beginning to establish what could become one of the league’s defining dynasties.

     

    The numbers alone paint a picture of complete control. Team Liquid PH wrapped up the regular season with a commanding 13-1 match record, winning 27 games while dropping only six throughout the entire campaign. Their lone series defeat came during Week 6 against Team Falcons PH in a tightly contested 1-2 result — the only time this season another team managed to hand them a full series loss.

     

    Even the teams that managed to take individual games off them were limited to only a few. AP.Bren and Aurora Gaming PH each secured single-game victories, but no team consistently threatened Team Liquid PH’s control throughout the season.

     

    Meanwhile, Omega, ONIC PH, TNC, and Twisted Minds PH all suffered clean sweeps at the hands of the defending champions.

     

    What separates Team Liquid PH from the rest of the field is not only their ability to win, but how comprehensively they dictate games statistically.

     

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    The team finished first in Gold Per Minute with an impressive 3,326 average while also leading the league in Total Kills with 463. Their aggressive yet coordinated style also translated into one of the strongest support systems in the league, ranking second overall in Total Assists with 1,121.

     

    KarlTzy once again proved why he remains one of the most feared junglers in the region after topping the league in Total Kills with 154 while also leading Average Gold Per Minute with 784.

     

    His teammate Teddy followed closely behind in the same category, ranking second overall with 761 average gold per minute.

     

    The playmaking responsibilities were equally balanced across the roster, with Jaypee finishing first in Total Assists with 328 while Sanji secured third place with 274.

     

    Rather than relying on a single superstar, Team Liquid PH has built a system where every role consistently pressures opponents — whether through farming efficiency, map control, or teamfight execution.

     

    That balance may be what makes them particularly dangerous entering the playoffs.

     

    Now carrying momentum and statistical superiority into the postseason, Team Liquid PH is seeking its third straight MPL Philippines championship and fourth domestic title overall since joining the league in Season 13 back in 2024.

     

    But while Team Liquid PH headlines the playoff picture, the chase behind them remains competitive.

     

    Team Falcons PH secured the second seed after finishing with a strong 12-2 series record, earning an automatic berth into the upper bracket semifinals alongside Team Liquid PH.

     

    Meanwhile, ONIC Philippines, Omega Esports, Twisted Minds PH, and Aurora Gaming PH advanced to the Play-Ins phase, where survival becomes far less forgiving.

     

    For AP.Bren and TNC Pro Team, however, the season ended earlier than expected after failing to qualify for the postseason.

     

    The MPL Philippines Season 17 Playoffs will run from May 27 to 31 at the San Juan Arena.

     

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  • Adrian “invy” Reyes captures first VCT Pacific title as Paper Rex dominates road to Masters: London 

    Adrian “invy” Reyes captures first VCT Pacific title as Paper Rex dominates road to Masters: London 

    For Filipino VALORANT player Adrian Reyes, the road to a championship was never instant.

     

    It took years of grinding through the Pacific scene, proving himself against some of Asia’s best talents, and eventually earning a spot in one of the world’s most explosive VALORANT teams.

     

    Now, he finally has the trophy to show for it.

     

    Invy celebrated the biggest title of his professional career after Paper Rex dismantled FULL SENSE, 3-0, in the grand finals of the 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 to secure the organization’s fourth regional crown and the top seed heading into VALORANT Masters: London.

     

    The triumph officially made invy just the second Filipino player ever to win a VCT Pacific title, following former PRX player Patrick Mendoza, who lifted the trophy during the 2025 Stage 2 tournament in Japan.

     

    For invy, the breakthrough came as part of a dominant PRX run that barely slowed down throughout the playoffs.

     

    Fresh off another sweep against Global Esports in the semifinals, Paper Rex entered the finals looking fully in sync — and once the team found momentum, FULL SENSE struggled to stop the flood.

     

    The Thai squad actually looked poised to take control early in the series.

     

    On Pearl, FULL SENSE built a halftime lead after successfully slowing PRX’s trademark aggressive style.

     

    But after losing the pistol and anti-eco rounds to begin the second half, Paper Rex suddenly erupted.

     

    The Pacific powerhouse strung together seven straight rounds to steal the opener, 13-10, immediately shifting pressure onto FULL SENSE.

     

    That same pattern repeated itself in Lotus.

     

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    Every time FULL SENSE created separation, PRX answered with overwhelming momentum swings.

     

    After evening the map at halftime, Paper Rex stormed ahead with six consecutive rounds before eventually sealing a 13-9 victory.

     

    Fracture delivered the most competitive battle of the series, with both teams trading rounds deep into the second half after a 6-6 deadlock at halftime.

     

    But when the pressure peaked, PRX once again found another level.

     

    Three crucial late-round wins allowed Paper Rex to close the map, 13-10, and officially punch its ticket to London as Pacific’s No. 1 seed.

     

    While veteran superstar Jason Susanto led the stat sheet with 63 kills and 30 assists across the series, the title symbolized something equally important for invy — validation that he belongs among the region’s elite.

     

    Now, the Filipino standout heads into Masters: London not as an underdog story, but as part of a legitimate international contender.

     

    Thanks to the Stage 1 title, Paper Rex advances directly into the playoff stage of Masters: London, allowing the team additional time to prepare while other squads battle through the Swiss Stage.

     

    The victory also secured PRX a berth in the Esports World Cup this July and earned valuable championship points toward qualification for VALORANT Champions: Shanghai.

     

    For invy, however, the breakthrough may matter even beyond the trophy itself.

     

    After years of Filipino players trying to carve out space in the global VALORANT scene, another Pinoy name is now standing at the top of the Pacific.

     

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  • Team Liquid PH turns week 7 into statement run, locks upper bracket spot in MPL PH Season 17 

    Team Liquid PH turns week 7 into statement run, locks upper bracket spot in MPL PH Season 17 

    In Week 7, the defending champions, Team Liquid PH reminded the entire league why they remain the gold standard of consistency, coordination, and late-season dominance.


    Team Liquid PH is back on their sweep era as they pulled off consecutive 2-0 victories over Smart Omega and TNC Pro Team, securing both the top spot and an upper bracket advantage heading into the MPL Philippines Season 17 playoffs.

     

    At the center of the resurgence were Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno and Jaypee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz, whose chemistry and veteran composure became the foundation of Team Liquid’s commanding week. 

     

    While KarlTzy dictated the pace with explosive carry performances, Jaypee quietly anchored the squad through disciplined setups and near-flawless team fight execution.

     

    The victories pushed TLPH to a league-best 12-1 record, making them the first team to officially secure an upper bracket berth this season.

     

    Their Week 7 campaign began with a convincing 2-0 sweep over Smart Omega, ending Omega’s four-match winning streak and immediately sending a message to the rest of the league that Team Liquid had fully regained its championship rhythm.

     

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    In Game 1, KarlTzy’s Harley completely took over the map, finishing with a perfect 6-0-7 KDA to give Team Liquid an early series edge. 

     

    His rotations and pickoffs consistently disrupted Omega’s attempts to stabilize the game, allowing the Cavalry to dictate every major objective.

     

    Smart Omega attempted to respond in Game 2, but Team Liquid remained composed throughout the contest. 

     

    Jaypee emerged as the stabilizing force for the defending champions, earning MVP honors behind a spotless 0-0-13 KDA alongside a massive 93% kill participation rate that highlighted his influence in nearly every successful engagement.

     

    TLPH carried the same intensity into their series against TNC Pro Team last Sunday, sweeping another opponent and handing TNC its fourth loss of the season.

     

    Game 1 quickly turned into a showcase for KarlTzy, whose Suyou delivered one of the most explosive moments of the week after securing a triple kill during the final base siege. The jungler ended the game with a dominant 13-1-2 KDA performance to secure MVP honors once again.

     

    The defending champions refused to slow down in Game 2 as KarlTzy shifted to Guinevere and continued his rampage, ending the match with an immaculate 9-0-4 KDA to complete another clean sweep.

     

    Because of his exceptional Week 7 performance, KarlTzy secured the Player of the Week award after producing a staggering combined 34-3-20 KDA across both series. 

     

    He also earned a place in the Team of the Week while Team Liquid PH topped multiple team statistics including Gold Per Minute, Average Kills, and Damage Per Minute.

     

    In Week 8, Team Liquid PH will face one final test before the MPL Philippines Season 17 playoffs begin as they take on current third-seeded ONIC Philippines on May 17 Sunday.

     

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  • Aurora Gaming’s MPL PH Playoffs spot hanging by a thread after straight defeats 

    Aurora Gaming’s MPL PH Playoffs spot hanging by a thread after straight defeats 

    From world champions to a team desperately trying to stay alive in the playoff race, Aurora Gaming’s sudden collapse in MPL Philippines Season 17 has become one of the league’s biggest surprises.


    Aurora entered the season carrying the prestige of being the reigning M7 world champions, expected by many to contend for another MPL crown behind a veteran core led by Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto, Edward “Edward” Dapadap, and Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo. Instead, the team now finds itself fighting to avoid an early exit after absorbing a painful defeat against Onic Philippines on Sunday at the Victoria Sports Tower.

     

    The loss marked Aurora’s fifth straight defeat, extending a downward spiral that began in Week 5 and continued against Team Liquid Philippines, TNC Pro Team, Twisted Minds, Team Falcons, and now Onic.

     

    For a moment, it looked like Aurora had finally rediscovered its championship form. Demonkite gave the struggling squad an explosive start in Game 1, masterfully piloting Harley with four kills and six assists to punish Onic’s rotations and secure the opener. 

     

    Aurora’s aggression and tempo resembled the disciplined style that helped the franchise capture the M7 world title earlier this year.

     

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    But the momentum quickly vanished. Onic adjusted in the next two games and exposed Aurora’s inability to maintain control once the pace shifted. Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez delivered a flawless Game 2 performance on Gord with two kills and three assists without a single death, before Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez completely took over Game 3 on Suyou with a devastating seven kills and seven assists in another deathless outing.

     

    The defeat dropped Aurora to a troubling 3-9 win-loss record, currently placing the former champions near the bottom of the standings with their playoff hopes hanging by the thinnest margin.

     

    Despite the collapse, Aurora head coach Aniel “Masterthebasics” Jiandani still believes the team is slowly recovering its identity.

     

    “Konti pa. Hindi pa 100 percent bumabalik ‘yung form pero nakitaan naman natin ng improvement. So konting mastery pa sa ginagawa namin,” Jiandani said.

     

    Onic head coach Jeniel “Haze” Bata-Anon admitted Aurora’s opening-game draft caused serious problems, particularly Demonkite’s Harley pick which snowballed early and dictated the pace.

     

    “‘Yung Harley kasi, ‘yung hero na ‘yun, malaking factor siya sa meta ngayon kasi grabe siya mag-snowball. Ang OP (overpowered) niya kasi. Kaya naman siya tapatan pero nag-snowball lang nang malala nu’ng first game. Tapos hindi na namin na-sustain. Wala kasing makasabay sa Harley,” Haze said. 

     

    The timing of Aurora’s skid has made the situation even more alarming. Earlier in the season, the squad was still viewed as one of the league favorites after retaining the same championship-winning roster that captured the M7 World Championship with a dominant 4-0 finals victory over Alter Ego in Jakarta.

     

    Aurora still has a narrow path to the playoffs, but there is little room left for mistakes. The team faces Smart Omega on May 16 before closing the regular season against AP Bren on May 17.

     

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  • Paper Rex seizes top seed, sends message ahead of VCT Pacific Playoffs 

    Paper Rex seizes top seed, sends message ahead of VCT Pacific Playoffs 

    Momentum isn’t just about winning—it’s about when and how you do it. And for Paper Rex, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

     

    With the VCT Pacific Stage 1 group stage winding down, PRX didn’t just secure the top seed from Group Alpha—they took it by force. Their 2-0 dismantling of DRX didn’t just close out their campaign; it snapped their rival’s unblemished run and sent a clear warning to the rest of the field.

     

    The victory wasn’t built on razor-thin margins or late-game heroics. It was defined by control.

     

    On Breeze, what started as an even exchange quickly turned into a runaway. After a brief 2-2 tie, PRX flipped the switch and never looked back, stringing together round after round to build a commanding 10-2 halftime lead. DRX found brief life in the second half, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly shut down as PRX closed the map convincingly, 13-5.

     

    Lotus followed a familiar script—early resistance, then complete takeover. DRX struck first with pistol and anti-eco wins, but PRX responded with a relentless stretch that turned the tide. By halftime, the gap had widened to 9-3, and from there, it was only a matter of time. Another 13-5 finish sealed the sweep.

     

    At the center of it all was Ilya ‘something’ Petrov, who once again delivered a standout performance. Playing his signature Jett, he tallied 38 kills, 19 deaths, and 7 assists—setting the tone for PRX’s aggressive, high-tempo style.

     

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    The result carries more than just bragging rights.

     

    By locking in the No. 1 seed, PRX earns a direct pass to the upper bracket semifinals, giving them both rest and a strategic advantage as the playoffs begin on May 7. With three coveted slots to VALORANT Masters London on the line, every edge matters—and PRX has positioned itself exactly where it wants to be.

     

    But beyond the bracket benefits, this win reframes the conversation.

     

    In a group that featured some of the region’s strongest contenders, PRX didn’t just survive—they imposed their identity. Fast, fearless, and relentlessly coordinated, they enter the playoffs not as a question mark, but as the team to beat.

     

    And if this final statement was any indication, Paper Rex isn’t just aiming for qualification.

     

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