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MPL Philippines Season 12
2023
Tournament information
SporteSports
LocationPhilippines
DateTBD
AdministratorMoonton
Tournament
format(s)
Double Round Robin (Regular Season)
Double Elimination (Playoffs)
Venue(s)TBD
Teams8
PurseUS$150,000
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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League of the Philippines (MPL Philippines), commonly known as MPL Philippines, (MPL Philippines Season 12), will be the twelfth season of the annual Professional League in the Philippines. The tournament serves as the official qualifying tournament for the Philippines for the upcoming MLBB M5 World Championships which will be held in the Philippines at the end of the year.

MPL Philippines joins MPL Singapore, MPL Malaysia and MPL Cambodia as upcoming seasons with MPL Indonesia beginning in July.

The defending champions in ECHO Philippines are poised to return as back-to-back champions,[1] vying for a back-to-back championship campaign. They defeated Blacklist International in MPL Philippines Season 11[1] and if prevailed, ECHO may become the second team in MPL Philippines history to return to the world championship stage after Blacklist International did the feat in the MLBB M4 World Championships.

Teams and Rosters

Unlike MPL Indonesia,[2] MPL Philippines retains in eight franchise teams with a few rebranding through new ownerships. Notable changes came from teams such as Bren Esports (now known as AP Bren)[3] and RSG Philippines (formerly known as RSG Slate Philippines).

Participating Teams

MDL Philippines

Alongside MPL Philippines, the annual Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League's second season will ensue with teams from the eight franchise teams releasing the rosters of their Development rosters. However, the MDL now introduces two new teams from Non-MPL Franchise teams, increasing the team count from 10 to 12.[4][5]

Franchise Development Teams

  • BREN Euphoria Esports
  • Blacklist Academic
  • ECHO Proud
  • Omega Neos
  • ONIC Arsenals
  • NXPE Tiger Cubs
  • TNC Neo
  • RSG Ignite (formerly known as RSG Slate Ignite)

Non-MPL Franchise Development Teams

  • GameLab Esports
  • MHRLK Esports - New
  • RRQ Kaito - New
  • Euphoria Esports - New

Roster Changes

MPL Philippines

Blacklist International

Blacklist International officially released their MPL Philippines Season 12 roster on August 10, 2023. The most-notable change in the team's roster was the "VeeWise" tandem of Daneire James "Wise." Del Rosario and Johnmar "OhMyV33Nus" Villaluna's absence. They will be skipping MPL-PH S12 as per the organization's announcement. According to their Facebook Post, "they wanted tot ake some time away to recharge and recover."[6]

During the offseason and in preparation for MPL Philippines Season 12, ONIC Philippines' Stephen "Sensui" Castillo is the rumored new player for the organization with a teaser post on July 7, 2023.[7]

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Kristoffer "BON CHAN" Ricaplaza Break [8] Danierie James "BLCK.Wise." Del Rosario Break [9]
Assistant Coach Aniel "Master the Basics Jiandani Johnmar "BLCK.OhMyV33Nus" Villaluna Break
Exp-Lane Edward Jay "BLCK.EDWARD" Dapadap - Jon "BLCK.Super Red" Bordeos (LOAN) Red Giants Esports [10]
Mid-Lane Imam "BLCK.Hadji" Salic Blacklist Academy Archer "BLCK.Archer" Perez Free Agent [11]
Gold Lane Kiel Calvin "BLCK.OHEB" Soriano Blacklist Academy
Jungle Stephen "BLCK.Sensui" Castillo ONIC Philippines
Exp-Lane Renejay "BLCK.RENEJAY" Barcase -
Roamer Kimpoy "BLCK.Kimpoy" Ughhh -
Gold Lane Lee "BLCK.Owl" Gonzales -
Mid Lane Kenneth "BLCK. Yue" Tadeo -
Mid Lane Russel "BLCK.Eyon" Usi Blacklist Academy

AP Bren

AP Bren Esports were among the first organizations to declare and showcase their MPL Philippines Season 12 roster. After a disappointing 3–1 defeat over ECHO Philippines during the playoffs, AP Bren's core roster would still bring home a gold medal for the Philippines during the 2023 Southeast Asian Games for MLBB.[12]

The roster's notable change was with the team's organization when AP Esports acquired the rights to the team earlier in the year.[3] Furthermore, inactive player Carlito "Ribo" Ribo Jr., renowned as the "Greatest of All Time" in MPL Philippines, departs from the organization for good and will make a return to the pro-scene with Smart Omega. Ribo was inactive from Seasons 8 to 11 onwards until making his return.[13] Ribo spent a portion of his time with amateur MPL Teams such as ZOL Esports.[14]

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Francis "Ducky" Glindro - [15][16] Carlito "BREN.Ribo" Ribo Jr. Omega Esports [13]
Assistant Coach Vrendon "Vrendon Lin" Pesebre -
Mid-Lane Angelo "BREN.Pheww" Arcangel -
Exp-Lane Vincent "BREN.Pandora" Unigo -
Exp-Lane David "BREN.FlapTzy" Canon -
Roamer Rowgien "BREN.Owgwen" Unigo -
Gold Lane Marco "BREN.Super Marco" -
Jungle Michael "BREN.KyleTzy" Sayson -
Mid-Laner BREN.Mumukid AP Esports

ECHO Philippines

Following the team's campaign in the World Cyber Games[17] and the ISEF World Championship Qualifiers, ECHO's World Championship roster has remained intact with Jaypee "ECHO.Jaypee" Gonzales Dela Cruz getting promoted to the professional league roster. Jaypee previously was part of the ECHO Proud roster, the organization's official MDL Team.[18]

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Harold "Tictac" Francis Reyes - [19]
Assistant Coach Robert Alexis "Trebor" Sanchez -
Mid-Lane Jaypee "ECHO.Jaypee" Dela Cruz ECHO Proud
Roamer Tristan "ECHO.Yawi" Cabrera -
Jungle Karl Gabirel "ECHO.KarlTzy" Nepomuceno -
Gold Lane Benedict "ECHO.BennyQt" Gonzales -
Exp-Lane Sanford "ECHO.Sanford" Vinuya -
Mid-Laner Alston "ECHO.Sanji" Pabico -

Minana EVOS

With Minana Esports taking the helm of Nexplay EVOS' team spot for the upcoming season, many amateur players returns to the scene in hopes of securing Minana its first playoff appearance after getting eliminated in Season 11.[20]

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Jayson Navarro "IsonnAR" Casidsid - [21][22] Danver "MNN.DingAR" Canja Inactive [23]
Assistant Coach(es) Jeniel "YellyHazeAR" Bata-Anon Nexplay EVOS
Christian "BitoyAR" Casten -
Douglas Joseph II "ImbadeejayAR" Asibe Inactive
Mid-Lane Christian "MNN.GoyongAR" Martinez -
Jungler Bien ""MNN.BoyetAR" Chumecera -
Roamer Borris James "MNN.BruskoAR" Parro -
Gold Lane Jan Dominic "MNN.DomengAR" Del Delmundo -
Exp-Lane Lance Aron "MNN.LansuAR" Misa -
Mid-Lane Brian Miles "MNN.SpiderMilezAR" Santos Nexplay Tiger Cubs
Mid-Lane Lance Walter "MNN.LanCyAR" Cunanan Nexplay Tiger Cubs
Exp-Lane Jhon Marl "MNN.Lord JMAR" Sebastian Nexplay Tiger Cubs
Jungler Ken Louis Bermudes "MNN.KzenAR" Pile Nexplay Tiger Cubs
Gold Lane Oscar "MNN.SumpakAR" Romero Jr. Nexplay Tiger Cubs

ONIC Philippines

An overhaul of key players were added to the ONIC Philippines roster with the departure of Jungler Sensui to Blacklist International and Exp-Laner Ryota to Smart Omega. With rumors and speculations that ONIC Esports' Kairi, GeekFam ID's Markyyy and Baloyskie were circulating of a potential reunion, these reunion speculations were ultimately debunked as Kairi and their coach, Coach Yeb, resigned and remained with ONIC Esports to join forces with rival and former RRQ Hoshi Jungler Alberttt.[24][25] Meanwhile, Markyyy joins forces with Baloyskie in GeekFam.[26]

ONIC Philippines' most notable roster addition was the services of TNC Pro Team members Escalera and Kramm, RSG Philippines' Perkz and Omega Jungler Raizen.[27] This would immediately be a move inspired by the departure of their Exp-Laner and Jungler in Free Agency.

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Mark Kevin Delos Reyes "Bluffzy" Reyes - [27][28] Stephen Jasper "ONIC.Sensui" Castillo Blacklist International [29]
Assistant Coach Hans "Wuraaaah" Solano - Nowee "ONIC.Ryota" Macasa Smart Omega [30]
Gold Laner Jem "ONIC. Jem" Lañojan -
Roamer Ralph "ONIC. Rapidoot" Adrales ONIC Arsenals
Mid Laner Jomearie "ONIC. Escalera" Delos Santos TNC Pro Team - ML
Exp-Laner Mark Genzon Sojero "ONIC. Krammm" Rusiana TNC Pro Team - ML
Gold Laner David Christian "ONIC. BOSS A." Gamboa -
Roamer Czedrick "ONIC. Yoshinu" Romero BREN Euphoria Esports
Gold Laner Frince Miguel "ONIC. Super Frince" Ramirez -
Jungle Dean Christian "ONIC. Raizen" Sumagui Smart Omega
Gold Laner Kenneth Sablande "ONIC. Nets" Barro -
Roamer John "ONIC. Perkz" Sumawan RSG Slate Philippines

RSG Philippines

Formerly as RSG Slate Philippines, RSG returns to the scene with new faces for key roles in the team. With the team retaining several key members of the MSC 2022 Championship Lineup, the team introduces new faces to step up, mainly Iradd, Souuul, and RTZY. With the recent shift of the team's star Jungler and S8 Best Rookie Demonkite to RSG Singapore[31] and H2WO taking a mandatory period of inactivity from the scene, the team sees it filled with younger and lesser experienced players from the professional scene.

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Changrok "Coach Panda" Brian Lim - [32] Jonard Cedrix "RSG.Demonkite" Caranto RSG Singapore [31]
Assistant Coach John Theo "Coach Theo" Eusebio - Dexter Piedad "RSG.Exort" Martinez RED Esports MY [33][34]
Gold Laner Eman "RSG.EMANN" Sangco - John Paul "RSG.H2WO" Salonga Inactve [35]
Roamer Dylan Aaron "RSG.Light" Catipon - Jann Kirk "RSG.Kirk" Gutierrez Inactve [36]
Mid Laner Arvie "RSG.AQUA" Calderon Inactive Kenneth Jiane "RSG.Kenji" Villa RRQ Kaito [37]
Exp-Laner Nathanael "RSG.Nathzz" Estrologo - Clarense "RSG.Kousei" Camilo SeeYouSoon [38][39]
Gold Laner Kennt Anthony "RSG.Souuul" Baesa -
Jungle John Darry "RSG.IRRAD" Abarquez RSG Ignite

Smart Omega

With the recent departure of Jungler Raizen to ONIC Philippines, the notable addition to the team were the return of E2MAX as a player, CH4KNU from inactive playtime and the addition of Ryota and Carlito "Ribo" Ribo Jr., from ZOL Esports and AP Bren.

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Coach Stronger - [40][41] Jomie "Coach Pakbet" Abalos -
Assistant Coach Anthony "Coach YNot" Senedrin - Louis Gabriel "OMG.Louis" Ariola Omega Neos
Flex Grant Duane "OMG.Kelra" Pillas - Deomark "OMG.Mikko" Tabangay Team SMG [42]
Flex Carlito"OMG.Ribo" Ribo Jr. ZOL Esports Dean Christian "OMG.Raizen" Sumagui ONIC Philippines [27]
Jungle OMG.Andoryuuu - Renz "OMG.Renzio" Cadua TeamMax [43]
Exp-Laner Nowee Cabailo "OMG.Ryota" Macasa ONIC Philippines Dale Rolan "OMG.Stowm" Vidor RSG Malaysia [44]
Roamer Joshua Garcia "OMG.Ch4knu" Mangilog Inactive
Gold-Laner OMG.Spideeey -
Gold-Laner Jomari "OMG.Jowm" Pingol Team Lunatix
Mid-Laner Patric James "OMG.E2MAX" Caidic Technical Coach

TNC Pro Team - ML

With the release of the team's key players to free agency, TNC Pro Team once again rehauls their roster to fill up the keystone players. Notable players that went off in Free Agency were Escalera and Krammm who went to ONIC Philippines.

In Former Team Ref Out New Team Ref
Head Coach Jemson Glean "Coach Scholar" Ignacio - Jomearie "TNC.Escalera" Delos Santos ONIC Philippines [27]
Assistant Coach - - Mark Genzon Sojero "TNC.Kramm" Rusiana ONIC Philippines [27]
Exp-Laner Kristofer Malcus "TNC.Hesu" Calderon -
Jungler King Cyric "TNC.K1ngkong" Perez -
Mid-Laner Jetson "TNC.Goyo" Ignacio -
Gold Laner John Vincent "TNC.Innocent" Banal -
Roamer Ben Seloe Dizon "TNC.Benthings" Maglaque -
Flex Mark Laurence "TNC.Bao" Cabigting -

MDL Philippines

The second iteration for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development League of the Philippines (MDL Philippines) would likely begin in the same month as MPL Philippines. Regardless, the second iteration sees a plethora of new teams to compete and defeat reigning defending champions ECHO Loud, the MDL roster for MPL's ECHO Philippines.[45]

AP Bren Hornets

With the team's collaboration with Euphoria Esports during Season 1, with the rebranding efforts following AP Esports' acquisition to the Bren Organization,[3] AP Bren rebrands to the AP Bren Hornets.

Blacklist Academy

With a partnership with Team Lunatix Philippines, the lineup of Blacklist Academy showcase former Blacklist Jungler Kevier going back to the amateur scene with the team and compete with Blacklist Academy. Kevier halted his activities with the MPL and MDL to focus on his studies.[46] With ESON departing from the MPL scene for an indefinite break period,[47] the MPL veteran returns to the amateur scene as one of the team's coaches.

ECHO Proud

The reigning defending champions returns with the same lineup of players with the addition of Aaren Maximos "Sindel" Palomo. ECHO Proud plans to run it back and becomes the first back-to-back champions for MDL Philippines.[48]

Euphoria Esports

Once with Bren Esports as a partnership during Season 1, Euphoria Esports becomes one of the four new non-MPL teams to join MDL Philippines. The team would likely hope a better finish than Season 1.[49]

GameLab Esports

GameLab returns to the amateur scene, more determined than ever to contest ECHO Proud. GameLab were able to dominate the regular season but fell short in the Grand Finals from Season 1.[50]

MHRLK Esports

MHRLK Esports were one of the first non-MPL teams and one of the newest teams to join MDL Philippines for Season 2. MHRLK's most notable roster addition is the services of former Bren Assistant Coach and former BTR Indonesia Assistant Coach, Coach Pauloexpert, now "Coach Pauuu".[51]

Tournament Format

MPL Philippines Season 12 will follow the same format as the previous seasons, starting from Season 8. All teams will be playing against each other twice (8 teams, 14 games per team). The Top 6 teams will receive the chance to qualify for the playoffs while the bottom two teams will be eliminated. A pointing system will also be established, distributing points to teams that achieves the following:

  • A team that wins a match with a 2-0 result, the winning team will receive 3 points and the opposing team will receive 0 points.
  • A team that wins a match with a 2-1 result, the winning team will receive 2 points and the opposing team will receive 1 point and vice versa.
Pos Team Pld W L GF GA GD Pts
1 (-) AP Bren 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 (-) Blacklist International 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 (-) ECHO Philippines 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 (-) Minana EVOS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 (-) ONIC Philippines 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 (-) Omega Esports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 (-) RSG Philippines 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 (-) TNC Pro Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 10 August 2023. Source: https://ph-mpl.com/

Awards

Regular Season Awards

Weekly MVP Award
Award Name Date Player Name Team Ref.
Week 1 MVP
Week 2 MVP
Week 3 MVP
Week 4 MVP
Week 5 MVP
Week 6 MVP
Week 7 MVP
Week 8 MVP

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