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  • KarlTzy headlines Philippine squad as top-ranked nation eyes Esports Nations Cup crown

    KarlTzy headlines Philippine squad as top-ranked nation eyes Esports Nations Cup crown

    The Philippines will head to the inaugural Esports Nations Cup carrying more than just an elite roster—it will arrive as the tournament’s highest-ranked Mobile Legends: Bang Bang nation.


    With the ENC set to take place from November 2 to 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Mobile Legends competition will unfold during the final stretch of the event from November 25 to 29, where the country’s collection of world champions and international stars will attempt to translate its global success into a national team title.

     

    The Esports Nations Cup officially unveiled the participating rosters, confirming the Philippines as one of the 16 nations that received a direct invitation based on the ENC Rankings.

     

    A total of 32 countries will compete in the MLBB tournament, with 16 earning automatic berths through the rankings. Joining the Philippines among the directly invited teams are Indonesia, Myanmar, Turkiye, Cambodia, Germany, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China, Mongolia, Brazil, India, the United States, Canada, and Malaysia.

     

    The Philippine squad draws its strength from some of the country’s biggest professional organizations and internationally recognized talents.

     

    Leading the charge is Team Liquid PH’s decorated jungler Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, who returns to international competition eager to bounce back after the team’s brief campaign in the Mid-Season Cup at the Esports World Cup.

     

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    Team Falcons PH will also have a major presence on the national team despite falling short of a podium finish in the MSC. EXP laner David “Flap” Canon and gold laner Marco “Super Marco” Requitiano have been selected to represent the country as they look to deliver stronger results on the international stage.

     

    Joining KarlTzy from Team Liquid PH are veteran roamer Jaypee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz and dependable midlaner Alston “Sanji” Pabico, giving the Philippine lineup an experienced core that has competed at the highest level of professional Mobile Legends.

     

    The roster becomes even more formidable with the inclusion of Duane “Kelra” Pillas and Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol, two Filipino stars currently playing as imports for ONIC Indonesia and regarded among the world’s best in their respective roles.

     

    Collectively, those achievements helped the Philippines secure the No. 1 position in the ENC Rankings with 12,550 points, placing the country ahead of long-time regional rival Indonesia in second and Myanmar in third.

     

    The ENC Rankings are determined by the cumulative points earned by players through their performances in international tournaments, regional competitions, and select events, including the most recent Mid-Season Cup in Paris.

     

    The Mobile Legends event is expected to be one of the marquee competitions of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, which will also feature some of the biggest titles in competitive gaming, including Honor of Kings, League of Legends, Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, and Valorant.

     

    Armed with one of the deepest talent pools in the world and carrying the distinction of being the tournament’s highest-ranked nation, the Philippines will enter Riyadh with one clear objective—turning its individual accolades into a championship performance on the international stage.

     

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  • NAVI PH stays alive in MWI 2026 after stunning reverse sweep against Falcon Daisies

    NAVI PH stays alive in MWI 2026 after stunning reverse sweep against Falcon Daisies

    NAVI PH refused to let a difficult start define its MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2026 campaign.


    After finding itself one loss away from elimination following a 0-2 defeat to Cambodia’s Galaxy Phoenix in the opening round of Group B, the Filipino squad delivered a crucial response when it mattered most, eliminating Myanmar’s Falcon Daisies with a 2-1 reverse sweep in the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals in Paris, France.

     

    The comeback victory extended NAVI PH’s stay at the Esports World Cup and secured a much-needed opportunity to continue chasing a spot in the tournament’s Knockout Stage.

     

    The road back, however, was far from easy as NAVI PH entered the lower bracket after Galaxy Phoenix exposed the team’s early struggles, particularly during the drafting phase. Despite the long trip from Manila to Paris, jungler Kaye “Keishi” Alpuerto refused to blame fatigue for their opening-match loss, instead giving credit to their Cambodian opponents for executing their game plan better.

     

    “In-expect ko na maganda din yung performance nila,” Alpuerto said.

     

    The Filipina jungler also admitted that NAVI PH had difficulty preparing for the draft, especially in the second game, where their opponents were able to take advantage of certain hero choices.

     

    “Siguro hindi din kami nakapag prepare masyado sa draft lalo na nung Game 2 kasi parang nahirapan kami kasi hindi namin bina-ban yung mga hero kung saan kami nahihirapan,” she said.

     

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    That defeat placed NAVI PH in a dangerous position, leaving the squad with no room for another mistake. A loss against Falcon Daisies would have ended their international run before reaching the Knockout Stage.

     

    Instead, the Filipinas showed composure when everything was on the line.

     

    Against Falcon Daisies, NAVI PH absorbed the pressure of another elimination match and found a way to turn the series around. 

     

    After dropping the first game, the team adjusted its approach, regained control in the next two matches, and completed the reverse sweep to secure the 2-1 victory.

     

    The win highlighted NAVI PH’s ability to adapt in a tournament where the meta continues to shift and where every mistake can immediately swing momentum toward the opposing side.

     

    The team previously struggled with consistency against Galaxy Phoenix, but the victory over Falcon Daisies showed signs of improvement when facing another high-pressure situation.

     

    Now, NAVI PH faces its next major test as the Filipino representatives will take on South Korea’s Gen.G in the next round for a chance to advance to the playoffs at MWI 2026. 

     

    The matchup gives NAVI PH another opportunity to prove that its lower-bracket journey is not just about survival, but also about making a deeper run on the international stage.

     

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