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BACK TO THE TOP: BOOM ESPORTS RECLAIMING THEIR TROPHY

BOOM Esports HOK just proved they’re built for the grind, the pressure, and the comeback, and now the trophy is back where it belongs, carrying more than a single match.

It’s a statement of confidence earned through adversity, adaptability honed game by game, ex*****on delivered when it matters most, and the mental toughness that turns momentum into dominance.

After reclaiming the championship, Boom Esports isn’t just chasing another run. They’re signaling that they’ve returned smarter, sharper, and more dangerous as a unit, with stronger chemistry and strategy that makes them the clear team to beat in the Philippine Kings League 2026.

(Photos by CV Balido/TWC News)

TEAM FLASH PH HUNTED THE HUNGRY WOLVES

In the best-of-seven against BOOM Esports they manage to pull the unthinkable, 4-1. Team Flash PH is the first team to secure a slot at the Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup and another at the PKL upper bracket.

Photos: Philippine Kings League 2026

MPL PH S17, WEEK 1

Cavalry kick off the decade of MLBB with an explosive start. Daiki's commendable debut performance, especially against the M-series world champions, helped hand them their first defeat.

Meanwhile, the Legendary team APBren is trending upward in the opening week. With Kielvj as side laner for this season, they may finally have the missing piece to become consistent contenders as the split progresses.

RORA and Falcons, along with several other teams, are still settling into new adjustments as the league begins to take shape.

Photos: MPL media

Look Down: The Hidden Street Message Getting People Curious

At first glance, it looks like a slightly cleaner patch of pavement. But it is actually created using a pressure-wash stencil, where high-pressure water cleans specific shapes on the ground to reveal a hidden message. No paint, no posters. Just a clever use of the street itself.

It proves that the most memorable ideas do not always need to be loud. Sometimes the smartest campaigns are the ones people discover for themselves.

What makes it even more interesting is that this type of activation is rarely seen in the Philippines, making it a bold and creative way to capture attention in everyday public spaces.

And it is working.

People who spot it often stop, take photos, and share them online. Even KOLs have started posting about their street discoveries, turning a simple sidewalk moment into a growing online conversation.

In many ways, the brand’s real ace is creativity and that is exactly how it wins.

In the end, the message is simple but powerful: “Ikaw, ano ang alas mo?” — a catchphrase that reminds people to discover the strength they already have within.

Photo: GameZone Tour

AURORA PH: THE NEW KINGS OF MLBB

AURORA PH cements its status as the new kings of MLBB, extending the Philippines’ M-series championship streak. In a decisive performance, Northern Lights completed a clean sweep of Indonesia’s Alter Ego, underscoring the team’s strategic depth and ex*****on at the highest level of competition.

Photos: M7 Media

Alter Ego, the new king slayers, hung the heads of Team Liquid Philippines and Selangor Red Giants in just one night, proving that they deserve to qualify for a grand final spot. Aurora Philippines waits for Alter Ego as they go head-to-head with Indonesia's last pride.

Photos: M7 Media

Team Liquid and Alter Ego face off in a must-win scenario to avoid elimination in the M7 Swiss Knockouts, while Cavalry clings to the golden road through the lower bracket.

Photos: M7 Media

Aurora Philippines edges Selangor Red Giants for grand finals berth as Team Spirit sails into the next round and Team Liquid Philippines upsets ONIC Esports in M7 Swiss Knockouts.

Photos: M7 Media

AURORA Philippines progresses to the second round of the upper bracket. Meanwhile Alter Ego are going to the abyss of M7 Swiss Knockouts.

Photos: M7 Media

The Malaysian Giants survive a fierce skirmish against the Light of Turkey, earning a hard-fought victory and securing a spot in the Upper Bracket of the Swiss Knockouts.

Photos: M7 Media

The end looms as they tackle the Swiss Knockouts’ opening day, unveiling their strategies. Even the gods of MLBB are humbled by their rivals’ unstoppable force.

Photos: M7 Media

The remaining contenders advance to the Knockout M7 Swiss stage, where they will face the Tyrants of MLBB.

Photos: M7 Media