ONIC ID sends TEAM LIQUID ID home with a score of 3-1

Photo Courtesy: MPL Indonesia The Sky Kings overcame the defending champions of MPL Indonesia, TEAM LIQUID ID, on the opening match of the season 15 playoffs with a score of 3-1. A surprising Kaja pick from ONIC’s Jungler, Kairi, successfully leads his team to get the first win of the playoffs. Kairi last used Kaja…

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BOOM Esports conquers PKL to become the first ‘King’ of HOK Philippines

(Screengrab from Honor of Kings Philippines YouTube channel) The ‘Kings’ have finally been crowned. BOOM Esports proves why they are pioneer of Honor of Kings (HOK) in the local scene as they claim the title of the first Philippines Kings League (PKL) Champions after defeating Blacklist International in the Grand Finals of PKL Spring 2025….

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PAGCOR boosts nation-building with P12.67B dividend remittance

In a strong show of support for national development, PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (right) presents a facsimile check to Deputy National Treasurer Eduardo Anthony Mariño — representing a massive P12.67 billion dividend contribution for 2024. This symbolic gesture underscores PAGCOR’s continued commitment to fueling the country’s growth and progress. In a powerful…

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PAGCOR posts strong first quarter results with P28.07B in revenues

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) kicked off 2025 with impressive financial results, posting P28.07 billion in total revenues for the first quarter—an 11.2% increase from P25.24 billion during the same period last year. Gaming operations remained the primary revenue driver, contributing P25.52 billion. Within this segment, Electronic Games and E-Bingo led the pack…

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Despite POGO ban, Philippine gaming industry posts 25% growth in 2024

PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco delivers his keynote address during this year’s ASEAN Gaming Summit which will run until March 19 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City. The Philippine gaming industry remains strong despite the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), according to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman…

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UPLB Professor Develops Inclusive Board Game to Preserve Philippine Languages

Filipino educators are known for their resourcefulness and creativity, integrating various teaching methods to enrich student learning. Inspired by this spirit, Dr. Mariyel Hiyas Liwanag, a Communication Arts Assistant Professor and Learning Resource Center Director at UPLB, created “Isabuhay”, a free educational board game designed to promote language preservation in the Philippines. The project, developed…

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Illegal gambling networks recruit Filipinos, BI issues alert

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday that illegal gambling operations are luring Filipinos to work in gambling hubs abroad following the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators’ (POGOs) activities in the country. Intelligence reports show that POGOs are paying call center agents to act as “brand ambassadors” in order to recruit people to…

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