00:00Some big names in the competitive gaming industry were recognized at the 2024 Philippine Esports Awards held yesterday at the Asian Center Auditorium in Quezon City.
00:11For more details, here is a report from Jamay Caballaca.
00:18The Asian Center Auditorium was filled with prominent personalities in the gaming industry for the annual Philippine Esports Awards.
00:25Some of the awardees were unique individuals who have mainly contributed to the rapid growth of esports in the Philippines,
00:32including the Filipino second prodigy, a.k.a. Leveres, as Esports Pro Controller of the Year,
00:38Bianca Yao for Philippine Esports Positive Influencer of the Year,
00:42and MP of Philippines caster, Chantel Hernandez, for Liga Darna Personality of the Year.
00:47One of the big winners of the night was seasoned esports caster, Manjin Faldas, as Esports Personality of the Year.
00:53According to Manjin, who is known for his high-casting style, esports in the Philippines have improved since it began in the 2000s.
01:01This is such a huge honor. This time, I think it's a broader category.
01:10And really thankful ako sa lahat ng mga entities and naging partners at nagtiwala sa akin,
01:14lalo-lalo na sa community, sa mga fans ng esports mismo.
01:21I really feel na they're a huge part of my journey.
01:24Kasi lahat naman tayo ay gusto lang din makarelate sa mga idols natin at kahit pa paano gusto rin natin maglaro doon.
01:31So, kung ano man yung game ninyo at ang angharap ngayon, ituloy-tuloy nyo lang yan.
01:36Kasi kung feeling nyo doon kayo magaling, focus on your wins at lulupit at lulupit kayo.
01:44Meanwhile, Games and Amusements Board Chairman Francisco Rivera assures that their agency will continue to support the growth of esports in the country.
01:52We exert all the efforts to help them and it seems that they're succeeding.
01:58The growth of esports in the Philippines is phenomenal.
02:02We have a lot of applicants and then there are a lot of events that are in place and more is set to come.
02:09Jamay Cabayaka from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
