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In this article, 1xBet Philippines esports experts highlight our country’s most prominent players in the popular esports title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Angelo "Pheww" Arcangel At 27, Angelo "Pheww" Arcangel is a true legend of the Philippines esports scene. He...
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In this article, 1xBet Philippines esports experts highlight our country’s most prominent players in the popular esports title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel
At 27, Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel is a true legend of the Philippines esports scene. He began his career with Digital Devils Pro in 2018, but the most successful period came during his five years with AP.Bren, where he won two MPL Philippines titles (S6 and S12) and two World Championships (M2 and M5). His achievements also include the Greatest Player Award and induction into the Philippine Hall of Legends.
At his peak, Pheww played so aggressively that he still holds the record for the most Savages in the regional league. Fortunately, the talented player did not leave esports behind after retiring from professional competition and currently coaches ONIC Philippines. Doubts about his talent are just as unfounded as complaints about the 1xBet scam.
Edward “Edward” Dapadap
MLBB veteran Edward “Edward” Dapadap has accomplished just about everything the game has to offer. He made his professional debut with Blacklist in 2020 and won his first world title at the M3 World Championship. His career peaked in 2023, when he claimed silver at the M4 World Championship and MLBB Southeast Asia Cup 2023, as well as bronze at the M5 World Championship. That same season, Edward was inducted into the MPL Philippines Hall of Legends and became the second Filipino player, after Pheww, to receive the Greatest Player Award.
It seemed like the perfect time for a well-earned retirement. However, Edward joined Aurora Gaming PH to help his new team win its first world title at the M7 World Championship! After becoming the only player to compete in five consecutive World Championships, Edward finally hung up his mouse.
Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno
Jungler Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno is the most popular and recognizable MLBB star in the world, earning several impressive nicknames from fans, such as Young Goat and The Face of MLBB. At just 22, KarlTzy won two World Championships (M2 and M4), making him the first player to claim the title twice, and also won the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2025. He is also one of the most decorated players in MPL Philippines history, with six titles to his name, including a record three consecutive championships.
During his time with top teams Bren Esports, ECHO, and Team Liquid PH, KarlTzy has earned about $450,000 in prize money, so he is the highest-earning MLBB player in the world. KarlTzy also holds the record for the most Savages at the World Championships, first achieving a Savage at M2 before repeating the feat at M7. Across all M World Championships, only six Savages have ever been recorded.
Grant “Kelra” Pillas
Consistently outstanding gold laner Grant “Kelra” Pillas became the first player to receive Finals MVP at all three major MLBB tournaments: MPL Philippines Season 14, MLBB Southeast Asia Cup 2021, and M6 World Championship. His impressive performances earned him the nicknames The Filipino Savage and The Gold Standard. This year, Kelra transferred from ONIC Philippines to the organization’s Indonesian division, but fans continue to support one of the Philippines’ best MLBB players.
Dylan “Light” Catipon
Dylan “Light” Catipon lives up to his nickname as one of the brightest stars on today’s MLBB esports scene. Falling in love with him is as easy as making a 1xBet deposit. He joined Aurora Gaming PH from Bigetron just a year ago, but in that short time, he has established himself at the Tier 1 level and helped his new team become the reigning world champions. Of course, veteran Edward’s experience and guidance played an important role, but Light deservedly earned Finals MVP honors at the M7 World Championship, delivering the best performance in three of the four games in the grand final sweep against Alter Ego.
When it comes to young players who are just starting to make a name for themselves in the MLBB esports scene but have excellent chances of becoming the next superstars, Dave “Teddyqt” Viana, King “K1NGKONG” Perez, Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez, Miguel “Sionnn” Alcantara, and Justine “Zaida” Palma deserve a mention. It’s also worth noting that the international brand 1xBet is the main partner of esports organization Aurora Gaming, whose Philippine roster is the reigning MLBB world champion.
