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Philippines national MLBB team

The Philippines national Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team is the esports team of the Philippines for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). They represent the country in MLBB tournaments for national teams.

Philippines
Full namePhilippines national Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team
NicknamesTeam Sibol
Game
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Founded2019
Colors  Blue
  Red
  Yellow
  White
National association
Philippine Esports Organization

History

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When esports was introduced as a medal sport at the SEA Games in the 2019 edition[1], host Philippines organized national teams which were given the moniker "Sibol" under the auspices of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Esports Union (PSEU).[2][3][4] Among the video game titles featured was Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).[5]

Tournaments

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IESF World Championship

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The Philippines won the MLBB gold medal at the 2023 IESF World Championship in Romania. The team led by AP Bren players defeated Indonesia in the final.[6]

SEA Games

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The Philippine MLBB men's team, consisting a core of Team Adroit players, won the first its first ever gold medal at the 2019 SEA Games MLBB event.[7] They defended their title in the 2021 edition in Vietnam and the 2023 edition in Cambodia, and 2025 edition in Thailand.[8][9]

A women's team also took part in the 2023 and 2025 editions, finishing as silver medalists.[10][11]

Asian Games

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Sibol will participate at the esports tournament of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.[12][13][14] The took part in the MLBB qualifiers in Singapore and earned a berth in the Asian Games.[15]

Current rosters

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Men's team

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The following was the Philippines' roster for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang men's tournament of the 2025 SEA Games.

 Philippines national esports team – 33rd Southeast Asian Games men's MLBB team roster 
PlayersCoaches
Handle Name Team
Sanford  Vinuya, Sanford   Philippines Liquid 
KarlTzy  Nepomuceno, Karl   Philippines Liquid 
Sanji  Pabico, Alston   Philippines Liquid 
Oheb  Soriano, Kiel   Philippines Liquid 
Jaypee  Dela Cruz, Jaypee   Philippines Liquid 
Caloy  Roma, John Carlo   Philippines ONIC x Nine Lives 
     
Head coach

Philippines Rodel "Ar Sy" Cruz

Legend
  • Team – describes last
    team before the tournament

Medalists

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Men's

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Medal Competition Players Coach Ref.
 GoldPhilippines 2019 SEA GamesAngelo Kyle Arcangel
(Pheww)		Jeniel Bata-anon
(Haze)		Allan Castromayor
(Lusty)		Carlito Ribo
(Ribo)		Jason Torculas
(Jay)		Kenneth Villa
(Kenji)		N/aBrian Lim
(Panda)		[16][17]
 GoldVietnam 2021 SEA GamesDexter Alaba
(Dex Star)		Danerie Rosario
(Wise)		Lee Howard Gonzales
(Owl)		Salic Imam
(Hadji)		Aniel Jiandan
(Master The Basics)		Kyle Dominic Soto
(Dominic)		Johnmar Villaluna
(OhmyV33NUS)		Kristoffer Ricaplaza
(Bon Chan)		[18]
 GoldCambodia 2023 SEA GamesAngelo Kyle Arcangel
(Pheww)		David Canon
(Flaptzy)		Nowee Macasa
(Ryota)		Marco Requitano
(Super Marco)		Michael Sayson
(KyleTzy)		Rowgien Unigo
(Owgwen)		N/aFrancis Glindro
(Ducky)		[19]
 GoldThailand 2025 SEA GamesJaypee Dela Cruz
(Jaypee)		Karl Nepomuceno
(KarlTzy)		Alston Pabico
(Sanji)		John Carlo Roma
(Caloy)		Kiel Soriano
(Oheb)		Sanford Vinuya
(Sanford)		N/aRodel Cruz
(Ar Sy)		[20][21]

Women's

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Medal Competition Players Coach Ref.
 SilverCambodia 2023 SEA GamesKaye Alpuerto
(Keishi)		Rica Amores
(Amoree)		Alexandria Dardo
(Lexaaa)		Gwyneth Diagon
(Not Ayanami)		Sheen Perez
(Shinoa)		Mery Vivero
(Meraaay)		Abraham Unida
(Coach Bam)		[22][23]
 SilverThailand 2025 SEA GamesKaye Alpuerto
(Keishi)		Rica Amores
(Amoree)		Clarisse Cordova
(CLA)		Gwyneth Diagon
(Not Ayanami)		Sheen Perez
(Shinoa)		Mery Vivero
(Meraaay)		Salman Macarambon
(KingSalman)		[20]

Head coaches

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Men's
Coach Handle Nationality Tournament/s Notes Ref.
Brian LimPanda South Korea2019 SEA Games [17]
Kristoffer RicaplazaBon Chan Philippines2021 SEA Games [18]
Francis GlindroDucky Philippines2023 SEA Games[24]
Rodel CruzAr Sy Philippines2025 SEA Games[25]
Tony SenedrinYnoT PhilippinesN/aFebruary–March 2026[26][27]
Allec AlvaradoSN4P Philippines2026 Asian Games QualifiersFrom March 2026; for the 2026 Asian Games[28][29]
Women's
Coach Handle Nationality Tournament/s Notes Ref.
Abraham UnidaCoach Bam Philippines2023 SEA Games [23]
Salman MacarambonKingSalman Philippines2025 SEA Games[25]

References

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  1. ↑ "Esports will be a medal event in the 2019 SEA Games". Fox Sports Asia. November 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Sibol named PH's esports team for SEA Games". ESPN.com. July 29, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Final Sibol roster for SEA Games revealed by PSEU". ESPN.com. September 16, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Sibol to Represent the Philippines in Esports at SEA Games 2019". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 29, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Team Sibol bullish of chances as SEAG esports events begin". BusinessWorld. December 4, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (September 4, 2023). "SIBOL take overall championship in IESF". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ronquillo, Ram (December 8, 2019). "Sibol wins first ever SEA Games esports gold medal". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sibol Mobile Legends team completes SEA Games three-peat". GMA News. May 14, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ Lojo, Michelle (December 18, 2025). "Sibol scoops up gold, silver in SEA Games esports". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  10. ↑ Caacbay, Kennedy (December 17, 2025). "SEA Games: Sibol Women settle for silver in MLBB tourney". Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ "SEA Games: No redemption as SIBOL MLBB Women settle for silver in another heartbreaker". One Sports. December 18, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ Lojo, Michelle (March 19, 2026). "Sibol sets record straight on MLBB requalifiers, bans for Asian Games". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (March 18, 2026). "SIBOL set sights on gold as Mobile Legends debuts in Asiad". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (April 2, 2026). "KarlTzy, Kelra banner loaded SIBOL squad for Asiad gold push". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  15. ↑ Lojo, Michelle (June 22, 2026). "Sibol books Asian Games berths in Mobile Legends, Honor of Kings". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Sibol makes history, claims first gold medal in SEA Games eSports". GMA News. December 8, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  17. 1 2 Pe, Gab (December 9, 2019). "Korean coach for PH Sibol Mobile Legends squad says: 'I'm proud to wear PH flag'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  18. 1 2 Solano, Joshua (May 20, 2022). "Sibol's Mobile Legends team wins gold at SEA Games". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  19. ↑ Lojo, Michelle (May 15, 2023). "Sibol extends SEA Games Mobile Legends reign with 3rd straight gold". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang concludes 33rd SEA Games medal events with Gold for Team Philippines and Malaysia". December 18, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  21. ↑ "House Resolution No. 618" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines (20th Congress). December 29, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  22. ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (May 11, 2023). "SEA Games 2023: Sibol wins silver in MLBB women's esports event". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  23. 1 2 Galindo, Daryll (May 11, 2023). "SIBOL Women's MLBB takes Silver in 32nd SEA Games". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  24. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (February 5, 2023). "Duckey glad to finally get chance to coach SIBOL ML". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  25. 1 2 "Caloy Roma, Clarisse Cordova complete SIBOL MLBB men's, women's rosters for 33rd SEA Games". One Sports. July 23, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Replaying MLBB qualifiers 'smarter decision' for Sibol says PESO officials". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Ynot steps down as Sibol MLBB head coach for Asian Games". GMA News. March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  28. ↑ Limos, Mario Alvaro (March 18, 2026). "SIBOL Clarifies: ONIC PH Was Never Announced as Asian Games Roster". All-Star. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  29. ↑ Ubaldo, JohnEd (June 18, 2026). "SIBOL MLBB makes strong start in Asian Games Qualifiers with Malaysia rout". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
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