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RSG, the premiere Singapore-based Southeast Asian eSports organization, has officially entered the professional gaming scene in the Philippines and is set to make its debut in the upcoming eighth season of Mobile Legends Professional League - Philippines which begins on August. Aside from competing in one of the country's top major professional gaming tournaments, RSG also looks to develop not only aspiring and potential professional gaming talent but also various engagement initiatives to create a deeper, more meaningful connection to the Filipino gaming community and local gaming enthusiasts.
Founded in 2017, RSG operates across the region to engage with gaming communities through content creators and eSports teams competing in Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), PUBG Mobile, Call Of Duty Mobile and Warcraft. Building on its presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and now the Philippines, RSG will continue its growth strategy through regional expansion efforts into key markets. The organization is also exploring plans to expand its competitive capabilities to include other eSports and gaming titles across PC, console and mobile platforms, support local creators and talent and explore long-term collaborations to raise mass awareness and interest on eSports.
“With the second largest population in Southeast Asia, Philippines has a highly enthusiastic esports community that has grown rapidly in recent years. As the esports scene gathers momentum in the region, RSG is proud to be one of the first few regional esports organizations to expand our presence and support the development of the local esports industry. We hope to bring to the fans here our experience in developing esports champions, drive innovation in the way we create and engage fans, and last but not least, the trademark RSG spirit of relentlessly pursuing excellence. We will be working together with stakeholders and fans to educate the masses about esports, and contribute to a more robust ecosystem as we aspire to be the leading esports organization here," said RSG Founder and CEO Jayf Soh.
RSG has officially introduced its Philippine MLBB squad comprising of experienced and up-and-coming players slated to compete in MPL-PH Season 8 which will be its maiden season as a franchise-based league signalling its commitment to provide more sustainable career plans for players and widening support for players and staff alike as it works towards the goal of raising standards for the industry. Team Captain Kenneth Jiane "Kenji" Villa leads the team who will train under the guidance of 2019 SEA Games Gold Medalist, Coach Brian "Panda" Lim. Joining the team is Elyson Edouard "GHOST Wrecker" Caranza, one of the most popular streamers in the country known for his massive fan base and a big heart for philantrophy, as well as Arvie “Aqua” Calderon, Dexter “Exort” Martinez, Earvin John “Heath” Esperanza, Eman “Emann” Sangco, Joshwell Christian “Iy4knu” Manaog, Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto, and Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo.
RSG PH will be helmed by local eSports industry veteran Richardson "RJ" Jacinto as Country Manager. Highly attuned to the needs of the Filipino gaming and eSports community, he took up key positions in various eSports organizations and related companies prior to joining RSG. He will be tapping on his ten years of experience in the industry and his expertise in business development, marketing and project management to focus on nurturing and developing young local talent and the development of initiatives for the continuing growth of the local eSports industry.
