Tencent has brought good news to PUBG Mobile esports fans in the Philippines. In an announcement made on the PUBG Mobile Philippines Facebook page, it was announced that the country is included in the PMPL Malaysia/Singapore league. The league will now be called PMPL MY/SG/PH.
While most countries in Southeast Asia have separate PMPLs, the Philippines was left out. Teams had to compete in the less prestigious National Championships (PMNC) and Club Opens (PMC) to advance to the PMPL SEA Championship.
Currently, registrations for PMPL season five, which will likely take place in 2022, have started in the Philippines. Players will need to reach the minimum Ace rating to be eligible to participate.
The best teams will join Team Sibol to represent the country in the Pro League. Sibol is a national esports team founded by the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Esports Association (PSEU).
A national esports team was formed for the Philippines when the country held the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, where esports was included as a medal event for the first time in a multi-sport event sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Filipino teams haven't had much success in PUBG Mobile esports. We'll see how their inclusion in the PMPL changes that.
