SIBOL Unveils Roster for 2025 IESF World Esports Championship
The Philippines’ leading esports program, SIBOL, has announced its men’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team for the upcoming 2025 IESF World Esports Championship. This roster combines experienced players with new talent. Under the guidance of coach Robert “Trebor” Sanchez, Team Falcons PH returns to compete in berlin, aiming to win gold onc more after their success last year.
Key Players in the Lineup
Leading the team is Grant Duane “Kelra” Pillas, who earned finals MVP honors at the M6 World Championship while playing for ONIC Philippines. He joins a strong group from SIBOL’s previous lineup: EXP laner Sanford “sanford” Vinuya from Team Liquid PH, gold laner Marco “Super Marco” Requitiano, mid laner Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel, EXP laner David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon, roamer Rowgien “Owgwen” Unigo, and jungler Michael “KyleTzy” Sayson. The coaching staff also includes analyst Vincent “Pandora” Unigo to help develop strategies based on data against tough international teams.
Recent Achievements and Goals
This experienced core previously secured MLBB gold at both the 2023 IESF Championship by defeating Indonesia and at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia with a victory over Malaysia. Although Malaysia won against them in the finals of the 2024 IESF event, SIBOL's men are eager to reclaim their status as leaders in this sport.
Women’s Depiction Grows
On another front,Omega Empress represents women’s esports as thay become the first female MLBB team from the Philippines at IESF. Coach Salman “KingSalman” Macarambon leads this squad featuring mid laner Rica “Amoree” Amores; gold laner Shen “Shinoa” Perez; EXP laner Gwyneth “Ayanami” Diagon; jungler Kaye “Keishi” Alpuerto; roamer Mery ”Meraaay” Vivero; and specialist Nina Nicole Segismar. The inclusion of women reflects how much MLBB has grown across Southeast Asia with increasing female tournaments like those seen in MPL PH and SEA Games.
Dota 2 Representation Confirmed
In addition to MLBB teams for both men and women, SIBOL has confirmed Execration will represent them in Dota 2. This team is coached by Wei Lee “Arthur” Yip and includes players joel Pagkatotohanan, Bryle Alvizo, Charles Delos Santos, Jinn Lamatao, Mark Jubert Redira ,and Justine Grimaldo. The upcoming IESF World Esports Championship will feature over thirty game titles along with participation from more than fifty countries worldwide—though specific dates are yet to be announced.
Anticipation Builds for Berlin
As excitement builds toward Berlin's championship event approaches quickly , gamers across Philippine eagerly await updates on SIBOL's progress . Fans are ready to support a national team that merges established legends with rising stars . With national pride on display , Team Philippines aims not only compete but also secure another spot atop podium once again .
