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  • Team Philippines expands Esports Nations Cup roster with Honor of Kings, Dota 2 qualification 

    Team Philippines expands Esports Nations Cup roster with Honor of Kings, Dota 2 qualification 

    The Philippine flag will be flying across even more titles at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup.

     

    After already securing spots in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, VALORANT, and League of Legends, Team Philippines further strengthened its presence in the global event by qualifying in both Honor of Kings and Dota 2, giving the country representation in five major esports disciplines when the tournament opens in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this November.

     

    The latest additions highlight the country’s growing depth across multiple competitive titles—not just in its traditional strongholds but in games where the Philippines continues to establish itself among Asia’s elite.

     

    Unlike the country’s Dota 2 and League of Legends squads that battled through regional qualifiers, the Honor of Kings national team punched its ticket through consistent performances during the qualification period.

     

    The Philippines accumulated 6,495 ranking points to finish third overall, comfortably earning a place in Riyadh.

     

    Leading the squad are Blacklist International stars Chammy “Chammy1” Nazarrea, Justine “Juschie” Tan, and Charles “Chazz” Esguerra.

     

    Joining them are Eleazar “Azar” Sall of TNT Tropang Alab and BOOM Esports teammates John “Daniii” Bulanadi and Heri “Tatsurii” Garcia.

     

    Blacklist International’s Gerald “Tgee” Gelacio will call the shots as head coach.

    Their qualification further reinforces the Philippines’ reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s emerging Honor of Kings powerhouses.

     

    If the Honor of Kings squad qualified through consistency, the Dota 2 team earned its place by surviving one of the region’s toughest qualifying brackets.

     

    Facing a Thailand lineup headlined by international star Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahananon, Team Philippines showcased its resilience in a thrilling three-game upper bracket final.

     

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    After claiming Game 1 behind Eljohn “Akashi” Andales’ dominant Terrorblade performance, the Filipinos were thoroughly outplayed in Game 2, managing just three kills in a one-sided defeat that forced a deciding match.

     

    Instead of folding, the national team delivered its strongest game of the qualifier.

     

    Mark “Shanks” Redira orchestrated the victory on Rubick, producing game-changing plays throughout the decisive contest as the Philippines overwhelmed Thailand, 36-13, in nearly 42 minutes to officially secure qualification.

     

    The team had earlier overcome Myanmar in another hard-fought three-game series to reach the winner-take-all showdown.

     

    Representing the Philippines in Dota 2 are Shanks, Akashi, Mc “Mac” Villanueva, Glenard “Rupido” Rugay, and Bryle “cml” Alvizo.

     

    The national pool also includes veteran stars Abed “Abed” Yusop and Polo “Raven” Fausto, who were unavailable during the qualifiers because of commitments with their respective professional organizations.

     

    With the latest additions, Team Philippines continues to assemble one of its most ambitious international esports delegations yet.

     

    The country’s representatives in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and VALORANT previously secured direct qualification, while its League of Legends squad topped the Southeast Asia and Oceania qualifiers.

     

    Now joined by Honor of Kings and Dota 2, the Philippines heads to Riyadh carrying expectations across five different titles, reflecting the country’s continued rise as one of the region’s premier esports nations.

     

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  • Pinoy-powered OG settles for Top 4 after grueling loss to Liquid in DOTA 2 Blast Slam VI 

    Pinoy-powered OG settles for Top 4 after grueling loss to Liquid in DOTA 2 Blast Slam VI 

    For OG’s all-Filipino roster, Blast Slam VI was more than just another tournament run — it was proof that they could stand toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite.

     

    That belief was tested to the limit in the semifinals, where the five-man Pinoy squad collided with European powerhouse Team Liquid in a best-of-five clash that ended in a 0-3 sweep early Sunday morning (Manila time). The scoreline, however, told only part of the story.

     

    The final map unfolded like a full-length feature film.

     

    For more than an hour, neither side blinked. Every push was met with resistance. Every clash felt decisive. Momentum swung wildly as both teams traded control in a relentless back-and-forth that had fans on edge. But when the dust finally settled, it was Liquid who found the decisive opening — a final, calculated push that broke the deadlock and sealed the series.

     

    Despite the defeat, OG’s campaign in the European tournament stood as a statement performance. Entering as underdogs in a field stacked with seasoned Western squads, the Filipino lineup carved its way to a Top 4 finish, highlighted by a strong group stage showing that guaranteed at least a second-place result in their bracket.

     

     

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    It was a run built on discipline, resilience, and chemistry — traits that kept them competitive even against one of the scene’s most decorated organizations.

     

    The deep playoff push also delivered tangible rewards. OG walks away with $60,000 in prize money, with $20,000 credited to team earnings — a significant haul that reflects both their placement and their rising stock on the international stage.

     

    They may have fallen short of the grand finals, but OG’s Blast Slam VI journey underscored something bigger: Filipino talent can compete, endure, and belong in Europe’s toughest arenas.

     

    And this time, the heartbreak felt less like an ending — and more like a preview of what’s still to come.

     

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