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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