Mobile Legend’s Bang Bang developers Moonton are expanding the esports ecosystem in the Philippines with the launch of MDL PH, a development league for professional Mobile Legends and feeder series for the MPL PH season.
The MDL PH is the second MDL after MDL Indonesia, which is now entering its seventh season. The inaugural MDL Philippines season will commence on February 15 and end on April 1, 2023.
It will be exciting to see so many promising talents rising through the ranks to compete and to further witness the exponential growth of the MLBB esports scene in the Philippines. Here is everything fans will need to know about the development league’s first season, including the match formats, schedule, and the teams competing.
MDL PH Season 1: Format
Eight franchised MPL Philippines teams and two invited amateur squads will compete for the championship title and the prize pool, which is set to be USD $20,000.
The MDL PH Season 1 will begin with the regular season, featuring a round-robin format where all matches are best-of-three. All ten qualifying teams will fight for a spot in the all-important playoffs.
The format for said playoffs is still to be announced, with more updates to follow.
MDL PH Season 1: Team List
Blacklist Academy’s MDL PH team consists of the following six members:
- Kyle Soto – “Dominic”
- Russel Usi – “Eyon”
- Jakob Seguiran – “Rindo”
- Steve Nash Calunuran – “Steve”
- Lee Gonzales – “Owl”
- Kiel Soriano – “OHEB”
ECHO Proud
ECHO Philippines will feature key participants from their MPL Philippines season 10 roster for their campaign in the first MDL PH season.
- Jaypee Dela Cruz – “Jaypee”
- JanKurt Russel Matira – “KurTzy”
- Johnville Villar – “Outplayed”
- Renz Adrian Lope – “Seichu”
- Justine Palma – “Zaida”
- James Gloria – “Jeymz”
Omega Neos
There is plenty of hype surrounding the Omega Neos, or OMGN, MDL PH roster, with an intriguing combination of seasoned veterans and many promising talents. Kielvj, in particular, has a wealth of experience to bring to the team as a two-time MPL PH champion.
- Cesar Jefferson Santos – “Amethyst”
- Kiel VJ Hernandez – “Kielvj”
- Michael Endino – “MP The King”
- Jeff Subang – “S4gitnu”
- Christian Mangabay – “West”
- Lilflesh Miranda – “Zone
ONIC
ONIC Philippines revealed their official roster for the MDL PH Season 1. Their team is nicknamed ONIC Arsenals and is filled with some promising talent headed by a long-standing veteran, Rapidoot or Dudut, as their team captain.
- Ralph Adrales – “Dudut”
- Sean David Agana – “Deb”
- Jerry Nicol – “Chovyy”
- Allec Alvarado – “SN4P”
- Bert Segovia – “Bert”
- Wayne Ortiz – “Waing”
- Jem Lañojan- “Jem”
NXPE Tiger Cubs
Nexplay Esports launched its roster for the first season of MPL PH. Their team will be led by two seasoned players from MPL Philippines season 10, Kzen and LancyCy. The remainder of the squad are members from the organization’s rookie B-team, Nexplay Esports 2.0.
- Lance Walter Cunanan – “LancyCy”
- Martin Kian Viray – “Sana”
- Ken Louie Pile – “Kzen”
- Brian Miles Santos – “Spider-Milez”
- Jhon Marl Sebastian – “Lord JM”
- Oscar Romero Jr. – “Sumpak”
BREN Euphoria Esports
Bren Esports unveiled their full lineup for MDL PH season 1 on their official Facebook page.
- Joshua Ramos – “Ryujin God”
- Vincent Orogo – “Venogo”
- John Paul – “Ansaldo”
- Christian Morada – “Heads”
- Czedrick Romero – “Yoshinu”
- Jan Carl Valdez – “Shizou”
TNC Neo
TNC Neo is set to showcase its strengths in the augural MDL PH season 1, as they are joined by members of the amateur team Virgin Souls.
- Mark Laurence Cabigting – “Banting”
- Justin Ahron Guanga – “xShocker”
- Keer Vince Recto – “K1d”
- Joshua Albino – “Mira”
- Carl Michael Pilapil – “Crown”
- Kharl Christian Tan – “Banting”
RSG Ignite
Boasting a mix of novice players and experienced veterans, RSG Ignite will feature rising stars like 1rrad and Kousei from RSG Slate Philippines (RSG PH), competing in the MPL Philippines Season 11.
- Ammiel Menhas – “Evorts”
- John Tuazaon – “1rrad”
- John Sumawan – “Perkz”
- Patrick Ibarra – “rTzy”
- Clarense Camilo – “Kousei”
- Arjay Alcano – “Jaaaaaay”
ZOL Esports
ZOL Esports is one of the amateur teams invited to compete in the MDL PH. Their group will be captained by experienced members, Ribo and Iy4knu, with some exciting newcomers thrown into the mix.
- John Clarence Cabaron – “Milktea”
- Andrei Nablo – “FOLKMARR”
- Carlito Ribo Jr. – “Ribo”
- Joshwell Christian Manaog – “Iy4knu”
- Ryan Michi Asaoka – “RayL”
- Lei Archie Labigan – “lei good kid”
- Luke Andrei Reodica – “Lucas”
- Mario Chinoval Reodica – “Raizel”
Gamelab
Gamelab has previously dominated the amateur scene and is looking to try its luck in the MDL PH, with many promising talents forming their ranks.
- Mark Ferry Nazar – “Dokmen”
- Jermaine Fernandez – “Aizawa”
- Jan Bradford Amande – “XBOCT”
- Vincent Brian Montilla – “Takenaga”
- Masayuki Fujita – “YukTzy”
- Lance Christian Sibal – “IMBADING”
MDL PH Season 1: Where To Watch and Schedule:
Any fans wanting to watch the exciting events of MDL PH Season 1 can do so through the official Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Facebook page linked here. Every match will also be live-streamed on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s official YouTube, embedded below.
Here is the full schedule for the first three weeks of the MDL Philippines Season 1:
MDL PH Season 1: Week 1
Day 1 (February 15)
12PM – RSG Ignite Vs. Gamelab
2PM – ONIC Vs. NXPE Tiger Cubs
4PM – BREN Euphoria Esports Vs. ZOL Esports
6PM – Omega Neos Vs. TNC Neo
Day 2 (February 16)
12PM – Gamelab Vs. ONIC
2PM – Blacklist Academy Vs. RSG Ignite
4PM – ZOL Esports Vs. Omega Neos
6PM – ECHO Proud Vs. BREN Euphoria Esports
Day 3 (February 17)
12PM – Blacklist Academy Vs. TNC Neo
2PM – NXPE Tiger Cubs Vs. ECHO Proud
4PM – Gamelab Vs. ZOL Esports
MDL PH Season 1: Week 2
Day 1 (February 21)
12PM – ONIC Vs. Blacklist Academy
2PM – NXPE Tiger Cubs Vs. Gamelab
4PM – Omega Neos Vs. ECHO Proud
6PM – TNC Neo Vs. ZOL Esports
Day 2 (February 22)
12PM – Blacklist Academy Vs. NXPE Tiger Cubs
2PM – RSG Ignite Vs. ONIC
4PM – ECHO Proud Vs. TNC Neo
6PM – Bren Euphoria Esports Vs. Omega Neos
Day 3 (February 23)
12PM – RSG Ignite Vs. ZOL Esports
2PM – Gamelab Vs. Bren Euphoria Esports
4PM – NXPE Tiger Cubs Vs. Omega Neos
MDL PH Season 1: Week 3
Day 1 (February 28)
12PM – NXPE Tiger Cubs Vs. RSG Ignite
2PM – Gamelab Vs. Blacklist Academy
4PM – TNC Neo Vs. Bren Euphoria Esports
6PM – ZOL Esports Vs. ECHO Proud
Day 2 (March 1)
12PM – Gamelab Vs. RSG Ignite
2PM – NXPE Tiger Cubs Vs. ONIC Arsenals
4PM – ZOL Esports Vs. Bren Euphoria Esports
6PM – TNC Neos Vs. Omega Neos
Day 3 (March 2)
12PM – Blacklist Academy Vs. ECHO Proud
2PM – ONIC Arsenals Vs. Omega Neos
4PM – RSG Ignite Vs. TNC Neo
More updates to follow, so keep your eyes peeled as Rivalry updates this page with any further additional information, MLBB betting odds, and upcoming matches.
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