The Philippines national Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team is the esports team of the Philippines for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). They represent the country in MLBB tournaments for national teams.
History
When esports was introduced as a medal sport at the SEA Games in the 2019 edition, host Philippines organized national teams which were given the moniker "Sibol" under the auspices of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Esports Union (PSEU). Among the video game titles featured was Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).
Tournaments IESF World Championship The Philippines won the MLBB gold medal at the 2023 IESF World Championship in Romania. The team led by AP Bren players defeated Indonesia in the final.
SEA Games The Philippine MLBB men's team, consisting a core of Team Adroit players, won the first its first ever gold medal at the 2019 SEA Games MLBB event. They defended their title in the 2021 edition in Vietnam and the 2023 edition in Cambodia, and 2025 edition in Thailand.
A women's team also took part in the 2023 and 2025 editions, finishing as silver medalists.
Asian Games Sibol participated in the esports tournament of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. The took part in the MLBB qualifiers in Singapore and earned a berth in the Asian Games.
The Phiilippine team topped their group by winning against Jordan and Kazakhstan. However, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Indonesia.
Current rosters 2026 Asian Games - men's team
2026 Esports Nation Cup
Medalists Men's Medal Competition Players Coach 2019 SEA Games Angelo Kyle Arcangel(Pheww) Jeniel Bata-anon(Haze) Allan Castromayor(Lusty) Carlito Ribo(Ribo) Jason Torculas(Jay) Kenneth Villa(Kenji) Brian Lim(Panda) 2021 SEA Games Dexter Alaba(Dex Star) Danerie Rosario(Wise) Lee Howard Gonzales(Owl)Salic Imam(Hadji) Aniel Jiandan(Master The Basics) Kyle Dominic Soto(Dominic) Johnmar Villaluna(OhmyV33NUS) Kristoffer Ricaplaza(Bon Chan) 2023 SEA Games Angelo Kyle Arcangel(Pheww) David Canon(Flaptzy) Nowee Macasa(Ryota) Marco Requitano(Super Marco) Michael Sayson(KyleTzy) Rowgien Unigo(Owgwen) Francis Glindro(Ducky) 2025 SEA Games Jaypee Dela Cruz(Jaypee) Karl Nepomuceno(KarlTzy) Alston Pabico(Sanji) John Carlo Roma(Caloy) Kiel Soriano(Oheb) Sanford Vinuya(Sanford) Rodel Cruz(Ar Sy)
Women's Medal Competition Players Coach 2023 SEA Games Kaye Alpuerto(Keishi) Rica Amores(Amoree) Alexandria Dardo(Lexaaa) Gwyneth Diagon(Not Ayanami) Sheen Perez(Shinoa) Mery Vivero(Meraaay) Abraham Unida(Coach Bam) 2025 SEA Games Kaye Alpuerto(Keishi) Rica Amores(Amoree) Clarisse Cordova(CLA) Gwyneth Diagon(Not Ayanami) Sheen Perez(Shinoa) Mery Vivero(Meraaay) Salman Macarambon(KingSalman)
Head coaches Men's Coach Handle Nationality Tournament/s Notes Brian Lim Panda 2019 SEA Games Kristoffer Ricaplaza Bon Chan 2021 SEA Games Francis Glindro Ducky 2023 SEA Games Rodel Cruz Ar Sy 2025 SEA Games Tony Senedrin YnoT February–March 2026 Allec Alvarado SN4P 2026 Asian Games Qualifiers From March 2026; for the 2026 Asian Games Women's Coach Handle Nationality Tournament/s Notes Abraham Unida Coach Bam 2023 SEA Games Salman Macarambon KingSalman 2025 SEA Games
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