Infinix Powers Up the MPL PH Grand Finals with Golden Moments for the Gaming Community

“Infinix has been a steadfast partner of MPL Philippines for six consecutive seasons, equipping our athletes with devices crafted for competitive play. As the Season 16 Grand Finals approach, our partnership enters another milestone. Infinix remains deeply integrated in our superfans’ experience through immersive activations such as FANSiklaban and XLaban. Infinix’s impact is firmly rooted in the core memories of the MPL PH community.” ~Lee Viloria, PH Esports Head of Business Development and Partnerships at MOONTON Games

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 16 Playoffs week was nothing short of epic.  From October 20 to 26, people from all over the nation packed the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City to watch the most exciting MLBB games.  Each match tested the top teams' strategy, skill, and teamwork as they competed for the championship title.  The energy in the arena and online was incredible, with cheers, clutch plays, and unforgettable moments that demonstrated why MPL PH is the home of legends.

In the exciting atmosphere of the Grand Finals on October 26, Infinix took center stage to honor the passion and vigor of the Filipino gaming community.   Together, Infinix and MPL Philippines launched several activations that showed how skill, passion, and shared experiences—rather than competition—are what make gaming grow.

The foundation of this collaboration was a shared commitment to honoring achievement and quality.   By consistently supporting the country's most competitive mobile esports stage, Infinix has been a loyal partner of MPL Philippines since Season 11, allowing players and spectators to experience the best of gaming.   The partnership strengthened Infinix's growing esports presence and solidified its standing as the top gaming partner for both recreational and competitive players.

A New Era for Everyday Gamers

Attention was also focused on the recently announced Infinix GT 30, the newest model in the company's powerful gaming portfolio designed especially for casual gamers.   The GT 30 provided flagship-level performance at an affordable price, building on the GT 30 Pro's success as the MPL PH's official tournament phone.   Players were able to maintain their competitiveness and enjoy seamless gameplay both inside and outside the arena because to the device's long-lasting battery, advanced cooling system, and high refresh rate display.

“MPL PH has always been the home of champions, a place where performance, prestige, and passion meet. Through this project, we wanted to create something truly meaningful, a symbol of excellence that celebrated not only professional players but also the fans who make the community shine.” ~Irish Del Rosario, Infinix Philippines Public Relations Supervisor

The tournament is powered by Infinix, which also recognizes the incredible individuals that make each season special.   These include the Mythic Media Award, which recognizes producers that continue to inspire and impact the gaming industry, the All-Star Team 1, which features the league's top athletes, and the Most Improved Player award, which recognizes a rising star who has improved.

Community at the Core

In keeping with its mission to make gaming accessible to everyone, Infinix made the event lively with community events that paid tribute to fans as much as the pros.

One of the highlights of the weekend was the XLABAN Showmatch, which featured gaming celebrities Cherizawa and Jayat alongside MPL PH announcers Athena and Uomi.   Fans teamed up with their favorite MLBB icons to create Team #CheriNa and Team #JayMi.   The battles showed how players of various skill levels can work together and were full of friendship, comedy, and great moves.   The bragging rights were eventually gained by #Team JayMi following a thrilling round of games.

The excitement continued with FANSIKLABAN Season 3, where community teams battled it out in an intense showdown of skill and teamwork. Team A and Team B faced off in the finals, proving that passion and collaboration are the true keys to victory in the Filipino gaming community.

“Through initiatives like XLABAN Community Showmatch and FANSIKLABAN Fan Clubs Tournament, we aimed to strengthen our bond with the community. It’s all about creating opportunities for gamers to connect, compete, and celebrate the spirit of play, with Infinix right there supporting every win.” ~Willy Lloyd Cruz, Infinix Philippines Community Manager

Global Recognition: Infinix Earns Esports Awards Nomination

The Esports Awards are one of the most important yearly events in the worldwide gaming business, celebrating excellence in all aspects of competitive gaming, including players and teams, organizations, content providers, companies, and production crews.  This year, Infinix was nominated for Esports Commercial Partner of the Year, a big achievement for the company.  The nomination recognizes Infinix's rising presence in the esports ecosystem, as well as its continued efforts to empower players and promote the global esports community.  It's a proud occasion that also recognizes the dedication and enthusiasm of Infinix fans and the ever-expanding XFan Community. 

With its continued support for MPL PH and the Filipino gaming community, Infinix reaffirms its dedication to empowering every gamer, from the pros on the big stage to the fans cheering from home. Every match, every play, and every moment reflects Infinix’s belief that gaming is not just about winning but about creating golden moments that bring people together.

For more information on upcoming deals and events, follow Infinix Philippines on Facebook

About Infinix:

Established in 2013, Infinix is a cutting-edge technology brand tailored for the youth. Committed to delivering cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance, Infinix strives to provide consumers with a superior mobile intelligent experience. In addition to smartphones, Infinix has expanded its product range to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs and more. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, spanning Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

For more details, please visit: https://ph.infinixmobility.com/

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence. 

About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON Games is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.

All Pizza Lovers & Mobile Legends Gamers: Greenwich Launches Blacklist Overload® Bundle

“The #BlacklistMLBB embodies the Greenwich type of barkadahan—fun, solid, and awesome! And with this bundle, we are staying true with our mission to celebrate friendships of all kinds over our great-tasting pizzas and pastas.” ~Ali De Torres, Greenwich’s Head of Marketing

Victory is surely yours for the taking, as Greenwich—the number one pizza chain in the country—partners with the number one esports team in the Philippines, the Blacklist International Mobile Legends (#BlacklistMLBB), launches the Blacklist Overload® Bundle for only Php 595.

Starting July 3, enjoy an indulgent meal with the barkada with Blacklist Overload® Bundle, which includes a 9” Roast Beef and Cream Cheese Overload® Pizza and two Lasagna Supreme® Chicken Combo. But making the bundle more exciting is that it comes with a free, exclusive, limited-edition Blacklist photocard for every purchase. There are six photocards to collect and choose from.

And just when you thought this news couldn’t get any more awesome, Greenwich has another surprise packed in this bundle! There will be a meet-and-greet with the players happening on July 12 at the Greenwich Visayas Avenue branch, which will be exclusive to the first 80 customers aka “agents” who will purchase the bundle. So get ready to meet some of the best players in the country’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) pro scene, including OhMyV33nus, Wise, Edward, Yue, Renejay, and Owl.

“To be part of the Greenwich family is a winning treat to us, the #BlacklistMLBB family, and to our fans as well. We are celebrating a milestone with the Blacklist Overload Bundle—being one of the first esports organizations here to have an “influencer meal” that represents our friendships and our wins.” ~Tryke Gutierrez, Blacklist International CEO and Co-Owner

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience and deal that is available for dine-in and take-out, from July 3 to August 13 only. Gather your barkada and teammates and head over to your favorite Greenwich store nationwide.

Check out Greenwich’s Facebook Page and Instagram Account to know the latest announcements about the offer and meet-and-greet opportunity or send them a message on Messenger.

About Greenwich 

Greenwich’s story began in 1971 as a small, family-owned store selling a selection of pizzas at the then Greenhills Commercial Center. As the brand’s pizzas grew in popularity, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) took notice. In 1994, JFC acquired majority shares in Greenwich, infusing what was a family business with industry-leading competitiveness. New pizza variants and a variety of products were introduced through the years, creating a reputation for Greenwich as a maker of mouthwatering pizzas and pastas for the Filipino “barkada.” Today, Greenwich is the country’s biggest pizza and pasta chain with over 270 stores and counting, and home of the best-selling Hawaiian Overload®, All-in Overload®, and Lasagna Supreme®. 

RSG PH is the supreme winner in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2022!

RSG PH reigned supreme in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2022. The epic showdown between RSG PH and RRQ Hoshi was hosted at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre to a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 spectators.

The event was graced by Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister, YB Dato' Seri Ahmad Faizal bin Dato' Azumu, Deputy Minister, YB Senator Dato' Sri Ti Lian Ker, and Chief Executive Officer of Esports Integrated, Ahmed Faris Amir. MSC 2022 is held in line with the country's vision to propel the nation as a vibrant esports hub.

Dubbed as Kingslayers, RSG PH scored a victorious 4:0 sweep against the 'King of Kings' RRQ Hoshi. Eman "Emann" Llanda Sangco was awarded the most valuable player (MVP). The newly crowned SEA kings are the third Filipino team to take home the Southeast Asia title alongside Aether Main (Bren Esports) in 2018 and Smart Omega (formerly known as Execration) in 2021.

The historic grand finals drew a peak concurrent view (PCU) of 2.8 million viewers, according to analytical partner Esports Charts.

At MSC 2022, it was announced that the M4 World Championship will be held between 1 - 15 January, 2023. More details on the host country, tournament arena, and participating nations will be shared in the following months.

About MOONTON

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 900 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 100 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About Mobile Legends Esports

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia.

Support the SIBOL Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Team in the 31st SEA Games and receive special exclusive merchandize

"We thank our SIBOL MLBB representatives for bringing pride to our country in esports. We are immensely proud of their perseverance and are thrilled to see how they will conquer the Southeast Asian region." ~Tonyo Silva, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines Senior Marketing Manager

Fans and viewers can support our SIBOL MLBB team and get a chance to take home special merchandize items.

Blacklist International will once again showcase their dominance in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, this time, as the Philippines' representative in the upcoming 31st SEA Games MLBB competition in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

With #LakadMatatag as their battle cry, the reigning M3 World Champions will vie to snatch the most coveted gold medal for the Philippines. As SIBOL MLBB team's first match is scheduled tomorrow, May 18th, here are some of the ways to support them and receive merchandize items: 

Cheer for the Filipino athletes

Send words of encouragement to SIBOL MLBB athletes through their social media pages. The Philippines is led by Blacklist International world champions Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna as team captain, together with Danerie “Wise” Del Rosario, Salic “Hadji” Imam, and Dexter “DEX STAR” Alaba.

Newcomers Kyle “Dominic” Sotto, Howard “Owl” Gonzales, and Russel “Eyonz” Usi are completing the roster. Meanwhile, Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ricaplaza and Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani are coaching the team.

Make sure to stream the matches

Join the team in their fights by streaming their matches. On May 18th, SIBOL MLBB team's first best-of-two match will be against Malaysia at 9 am. It will be followed with a match with Laos team at 12:00 noon. Their last match for the day is scheduled at 8:30 pm with Myanmar.

"Filipino athletes are world class not just in traditional sports, but also in esports. We aim to prove it this upcoming Southeast Asian games." ~Marlon Marcelo, SIBOL Interim Executive Director

The matches will be streamed through the following pages: 

MPL-PH YouTube (Filipino): https://www.youtube.com/c/MPLPhilippines

MPL-PH Facebook (Filipino): https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official

MPL-PH TikTok (Filipino): https://www.tiktok.com/@mplph_official

Take home special #LakadMatatag items

Stream the battles and receive special #LakadMatatag merchandize items. Simply visit the TikTok app, click on the SEA Games Hero banner to find out the live schedules, participate in the sessions, and comment your favorite SEA Games athlete with the hashtag #LabanPilipinas during the live stream.

Six lucky fans can take home TikTok x SEA Games #LabanPilipinas items such as shirts, bags, tumblers. Lucky viewers will be chosen on the SEAGamesHero livestreams happening from today until May 24th.

Get to know more about Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines. Visit the following official social media platforms:

Website: https://ph-mpl.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official

Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552408582749930

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MPLPhilippines

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mplph_official?lang=en

About MOONTON 

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 900 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. 

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 100 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence. 

About Mobile Legends Esports 

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia. 

New OPPO A94 smartphone perfect for mobile gaming and videos

“A Series has always been a popular series of OPPO in the Philippines, especially for the value-seeking digital-savvy Filipino consumers. With the A94, OPPO remains committed to providing more users what they seek in a smartphone: value-for-money, immersive mobile gaming experience and excellent videography experience.” ~Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director

OPPO Introduces a new smartphone perfect for mobile gaming and videos, a phone that can handle all your mobile gaming and videography needs at a pocket-friendly price? Get ready to experience the latest OPPO A94, OPPO’s best value-for-money gaming and video phone yet. 

Available nationwide on March 26, the OPPO A94 is perfect for Gen Z and Millennials who use their smartphone to play games like Mobile Legends, and League of Legends Wild Rift or shoot videos for nonstop fun and action. 

• Live Life at Full Speed With A94

The A94 improves every user’s gaming experience with no interruptions. Running on ColorOS 11.1, the smartphone has practical gaming features such as Game Focus Mode which blocks or disables all distractions including notification bars, incoming calls, navigation gestures, alarms, and even on-screen volume prompts, Gaming Shortcut Mode which drastically reduces the load time by reserving virtual memory for frequently played games, Game Floating Window which lets you squeeze in a game or two as it helps keep the game running in a floating window, even when opening apps like email or a browser, and Bullet Screen Message which lets your important messages scroll across the screen so they don’t go unnoticed while minimizing any interruptions during your game.

The A94 boasts a 48MP AI QuadCam setup which gives you enhanced photos and videos with a high resolution for your social media content needs. Additionally, you can make your images look a little bit extra with its improved AI camera features which allow you to freely capture moments without much editing. Creative camera features like Dual-View Video lets you take subjects through the front and rear cameras all at the same time while the AI Color Portrait video lets you single out one subject in full color leaving the background in grayscale. 

Stay tuned as OPPO reveals more about the newest, trendiest A94 via its official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. 

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone-"Smiley Face"-in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology, Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO +. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research institutes and 4 R & D centers worldwide and an international design center in London, OPPO's more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

ONE Esports and Moonton Announce Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational

“I’m proud of how the ONE Esports and Moonton relationship has blossomed to now include this unique competition, which, for the first time, will enable the best teams from each of the four Mobile Legends Professional Leagues to compete in an online tournament. I thank the Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia for supporting our mission to share and celebrate the stories of esports heroes who ignite the world with strength, hope, dreams, and inspiration. Without them, delivering this first-of-its-kind competition to the esports community would not be possible.” ~Carlos Alimurung, CEO of ONE Esports

20 Southeast Asian teams will compete for a $100,000 USD prize pool in a tournament presented by the Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia.

“The MPL Invitational is an event that can give the opportunity for our teams from different MPL countries to play in a professional setting so as to gauge each region’s level of play against one another. Esports is developing at an extremely fast pace in Southeast Asia, and we are so grateful to have our partners, teams, players, and community for showing their support and commitment to the MPL ecosystem. We saw a big increase in our peak concurrent users with Indonesia hitting 2.8 million and Philippines hitting over 700,000 in our latest MPL. We look forward to breaking another record and bringing MLBB esports into the international esports stage.” ~Lucas Mao, Moonton Esports Managing Director

ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship™ (ONE), the largest global sports media property in Asian history, and Moonton, developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, today announced the 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational (MPLI). Featuring the best teams from the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL), the tournament will take place online across five countries in Southeast Asia. 20 invited teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Singapore will compete for the $100,000 USD prize pool.

“I highly appreciate and support ONE Esports’ 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational as a virtual sports tourism event that will create compelling and engaging travel experience content to encourage domestic tourism travel in Indonesia, while adhering to health protocols. This is in line with our goal to promote Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability in the super priority tourism destinations in Indonesia including Borobudur, Lake Toba, and Mandalika.” ~Wishnutama Kusubandio, Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia

Set to begin on 27 November, the tournament will span two action-packed weekends with the finals culminating on 6 December 2020. The event will be broadcast to fans across the world via both the ONE Esports and Mobile Legends official streaming channels. The event is made possible by the Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, which is the presenting partner for the event

Tournament Information

Viewers will be treated to a tournament format that will include the top 20 performing teams from the MPL regional leagues:

• Indonesia: Alter Ego, Aurafire, Bigetron, EVOS Legends, Geek Fam ID, Genlix Aerowolf, ONIC Esports, RRQ Hoshi
• Malaysia: Orange Louvre Esports, Todak
• Myanmar: Burmese Ghouls, Ronin Esports
• Philippines: Aura PH, Blacklist International, Bren Esports, Execration, Omega PH Esports, ONIC PH
• Singapore: EVOS SG, Resurgence

The tournament will be livestreamed in five different languages, including Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Burmese, English, and Filipino. Details regarding the livestream will be provided in due course via our social announcements and tournament website at oneesports.gg/MPLI.

For more updates on ONE Esports, please visit oneesports.gg, follow us on Instagram @oneesports and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/oneesports.

 

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit https://www.onefc.com/about-us/, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Esports
ONE Esports is Asia’s largest championship esports series, featuring the world’s biggest games, the world’s best teams, and the world’s best gamers. As the Home of Esports Heroes, ONE Esports unleashes esports heroes who ignite the world with hope, strength, dreams, and inspiration. ONE Esports also owns oneesports.gg, a Top 5 global esports site that reaches millions of visitors each month, and delivers to its community the latest esports news, reviews, features, how-to guides, and in-depth stories on esports athletes, teams, and fans.

 

About Mobile Legends Professional League
Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) is held in four regions and represents the highest level of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competition in each region (Indonesia, Malaysia-Singapore, Myanmar, and Philippines), with a grand prize of more than half a million USD across regions per season. Moonton created these leagues to serve as a path for the young generation of athletes to pursue their dreams of becoming a MLBB professional player and to support the esports ecosystem in every region. MPL is well on its journey to being the best and the biggest esports league in the world.

 

About Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia
The Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, or abbreviated as Kemenparekraf RI, is a Ministry in the Indonesian Government in charge of tourism affairs and creative economy. The Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy is led by a Minister of Tourism (Menparekraf) who since October 23, 2019 is held by Wishnutama Kusubandio.

 

About ONE Championship™
ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE hosts the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global esports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. With a focus on both martial arts and esports, ONE Championship is currently the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts across 150+ countries with some of the largest global free-to-air and digital broadcasters, including Star Sports, Tencent, TV5, Astro, ClaroSports, Startimes, Fox Sports, Thairath TV, Turner Sports, Skynet, Mediacorp, Great Sports, Mediaset Italia, ProSiebenSat.1, Dubai Sports, and more.