MLBB: ECHO, RSG PH and MINANA reveal MPL-PH S13 rosters

All of the Philippines’ MLBB pro rosters have been locked in following the announcements of roster reveals Wednesday night.

The said moves bring the entire picture of what is expected to be a bruising fight ahead of the 13th edition of MPL Philippines, which will start on March 15, 2024.

 

 

MPL-PH Season 11 champions ECHO revealed their Season 13 roster that reflected on the team’s journey and also featured their Formula One-inspired look – and also the first one not to feature Tristan “Yawi” Cabrera, who has moved to Aura Fire in Indonesia, and Robert “Trebor” Sanchez, who has left for AP.Bren.

Most of the M4 World Championship roster – including two-time World Champion Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, Alston “Sanji” Pabico, Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya, and Benedict “Bennyqt” Gonzales have remained, alongside Jaypee “Jaypee” dela Cruz who has been a mainstay of the team since Season 12. 

Two returning names to their main roster have also been included: Jhonville “Outplayed” Villar and Justine “Zaida” Palma. Both have formerly been from ECHO Proud, their MDL Philippines team.

Also debuting is a new sub player, EJJJ, alongside the returning head coach, Archie “Tictac” Reyes.

The Orcas finished third in the last MPL Philippines season, which effectively dethroned them from the M5 World Championship on home soil.

 

Meanwhile, the Raiders have ended all speculations about homecomings and returns as RSG Philippines locks in its Season 13 lineup.

In a series of posts leading up to February 22, RSG PH revealed their own chess-themed garb for the season – an ode to their nicknames: the Kingslayers.

Jungler Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto and Clarense Jay “Kusey” Camilo return to RSG PH, supported by familiar names in the blue-and-white: Nathaniel “Nathzz” Estrologo, Arvie “Aqua” Antonio, and Dylan “Light” Catipon. 

Jhondy “Nibor” Ranque and Patrick “rTzy” Lim round out the roster, which is led by coach Brian “Panda” Im Chang-rok and their new assistant coach, Ivan “Dalyot” Hapulan.

RSG Philippines has been a resurgent force in local and international MLBB throughout 2023, with them winning the One Esports MPL Invitational in Indonesia.

 

Not to be outdone, MINANA EVOS has also revealed their own MPL PH S13 lineup.

Jeniel “YellyHaze” Bata-Anon is among those expected to lead the lineup and return to competitive play after his assistant coaching stint, alongside some holdovers from MPL-PH Season 12: Brian “Spider-Milez” Santos, Ken “Kzen” Bermudes, Jan Dominic “Domeng” Del Mundo, and Oscar “Sumpak” Romero.

Jann “Kirk” Gutierrez, Mark Vincent “Vane” Dasig, Lance Walter “LanceCy” Cunanan, and John “Perkz” Sumawan round out the lineup.

Christian “Bitoy” Casten and Douglas “Imbadeejay” Astibe II will call the shots for the MINANA EVOS team.

The team has been in the second-to-the-last position for two seasons now, and they hope to re-energize their playoffs chances through this new lineup.