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Global media device brand OPPO expresses support to the official unveiling of the roster of tournaments and activities of the country’s premier esports organization Mineski Philippines under its exclusive partnership with Riot Games Southeast Asia. 

AOC is still the number one PC Monitor brand in the Philippines. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the world’s premiere global marketing intelligence firm, AOC ranked #1 in the PC monitor market in terms of unit shipments in the Philippines for the third quarter of 2020. AOC’s consistent performance, as well as its commitment to continuously improve allowed it to remain on top for two quarters straight.

While 2020 put a damper on most industries, it did not stop the upward trajectory of esports across Southeast Asia. The esports and gaming industry was fortunate to have benefited from the pandemic’s strict safety protocols that hindered mobility, made working and studying from home the norm, and hastened the shift to digital for everyone. 

Following the successful opening run of the National Interschool Cyber League (NICL) featuring Riot Games’ first-person shooter game Valorant, leading esports organization Mineski Philippines launches  NICL’s second run of regional qualifiers last December 28, 2020.

The AOC Masters Tournament ended with a bang as Indonesia’s Alter Ego takes the top spot, beating Thailand’s Overtime Esports on a heated three-round VALORANT match last December 13, 2020.

Pilipinas E-Sports Organization (PESO), the National Sports Association for esports in the country recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee, recently formalized a partnership with Pillar Digital E-Commerce, Inc., the parent company of Mineski Philippines, to officially accredit Mineski’s Youth Esports Program (YEP) as one of PESO’s flagship activities in 2021 to promote the growth of esports among its local stakeholders.

China has begun building a $900 million facility it hopes will be the envy of eSports and seal its push to make Shanghai the global capital of the fast-growing professional gaming industry.

While most sports went on a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, esports continued and even grew bigger this year.

Acknowledging the passion and hard work of student-gamers, AcadArena and Globe have opened the first-ever esports scholarship program in the country.

Smart Omega, the official esports team supported by leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), will be one of the professional teams that will be representing the Philippines in the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M2 World Championships in Singapore.

ESports has bucked a grim trend to stage a world championship in Shanghai, even as numerous international sports tournaments across the globe are wiped out by the coronavirus.

Four sports disciplines have been added in the calendar of events for the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the SEAG Federation Executive Committee gave its thumb of approval recently.

The rapid growth of esports has increased the financial gains at stake and created a pressing need to fight the cheats and maintain the booming sector's integrity.

Deejay Torquator, sister of esports shoutcaster Zeus, defended her brother who was allegedly involved in a sexual harassment incident which stunned the growing industry.

Tired of Gran Turismo Esports races? The Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) is offering something different: a digital rally.

New federation looks to address serious concerns in gaming