Philippine Airlines Fueled Team Sibol for Inaugural Esports Cup in China
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO), the official National Sports Association for Esports in the country, have collaborated to provide world-class travel arrangements for Sibol, the Philippines’ national esports team. Sibol competed in the inaugural China-ASEAN Esports Competition (CAEC) in September 2024 in Nanning.
Sibol MLBB was composed of reigning MLBB women’s world champions Smart Omega Empress, while Sibol HOK will be represented by Team Boom.
Flying High with PAL
This partnership marked the first time that Philippine Airlines partnered with PESO to fly national esports athletes. PAL will flew Sibol’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Honor of Kings (HOK) teams, along with their support crew and media representatives, to China for the China-ASEAN Esports Competition.
“PAL is delighted to have partnered with Sibol in their journey to showcase Filipino esports talent on the global stage. Our commitment was to provide exceptional travel comfort and safety, ensuring Team Sibol arrived at the competition ready to compete at their best,” Philippine Airlines Marketing Vice President Alvin Miranda said.
Empowering Sibol Athletes, One Flight at a Time
“PAL’s support made a significant difference for our athletes. PESO is thankful for the support that it provided. This ensures that our athletes arrive comfortably with the confidence and focus needed to excel on the international stage,” PESO Executive Director Marlon Marcelo said.
The inaugural China-ASEAN Esports Competition was the highlight of the China-ASEAN Esports Industry Week. The event has a prize pool of 180,000 RMB, with 90,000 RMB pot per gaming title. The two regions of China and Southeast Asia represent two of the world’s largest esports hubs. National teams from all ASEAN member states and China were invited to participate in the inaugural event.
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL’s fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 32 destinations in the Philippines and 36 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over the world. For more information about Philippine Airlines, visit https://www.philippineairlines.com/.
About the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO)
PESO is the official governing body for esports in the Philippines, recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee. It oversees Team Sibol, the national esports team, which represents the country in international competitions. PESO is committed to the development of esports and the continued growth of Filipino talent in the global esports arena.Follow PESO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/philesports/ and Sibol at https://www.facebook.com/SIBOLesports/ for updates on our national esports teams.
