Gamers and e-sports aficionados recently converged online and onsite at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum to witness one of the most accomplished teams in the MLBB e-sports, Ap Bren Esports emerged as the winner in the M5 World Championship, the biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament ever held in the region.
The 2023 Southeast Asia Games gold medalist group defeated Indonesia’s Onic Team after a head-to-head match in the grand finals, clinching a 4-3 score.
Speaking on behalf of Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Undersecretary Shereen Gail Yu-Pamintuan, recognized how this global behemoth e-sports event has paved the way for the tourism and gaming industries to join hands together in showcasing the Philippines to the world.
“The world of Mobile Legends as a game that has captivated millions globally.”
“Today marks not just a celebration of our partnership alliance with Moonton Games but also a bold step into a future where gaming and tourism converge in a spectacular display,” Yu-Pamintuan quoted the Frasco, who described the world of Mobile Legends as a game that has captivated millions globally.
Meanwhile, Blacklist International, another equally formidable MLBB e-sports team that represented the Philippines in the championship, finished the game in third place.
