Many believe that gaming and eSports are the same things. They share similarities, such as they are both online games. However, it is crucial to understand the Philippine esport ecosystem and gaming as well as their differences.

Esports is competitive gaming at a more professional level. In this competition, there are prizes and sponsors, just like in many traditional sports.

Development of Esports in The Country

Through many streaming platforms, audiences can watch official matches while supporting their favorite teams.

• Current Philippine eSport Ecosystem

Major organizations and stakeholders in the country have joined a strategic partnership and work under the PeSO (the Philippine Esports Organization) as the esports federation umbrella. The members of PeSO include TV5, Smart Communications, The Nationals, Bren Esports, PlayBook Esports, and more.

PeSO has existed for years since it was accredited in 2012 as a respectful member of the international Esports Federation. Members that work under the auspices of PSEU and ESNAP collaborate and facilitate the esports event in the SEA Games. The first one was in 2019 in the country.

• Members of The Philippine esport Ecosystem

Mineski Philippines is operating internet cafes with gaming themes around the country. This member of PeSO also operates an online news publication with an esports theme. Mineski Philippines also operates three teams that are competing in Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and League of Legends.

Bren Esports has teams that are competing in TEKKEN 7, Rules of Survival, Arena of Valor, Clash Royale, Hearthstone, Overwatch, League of Legends, PUBG, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

• The Other Esports Companies in The Philippines

Another member of PeSO that attracts many foreign investors is Playbook Esports. This esports organization is fielding various teams that are all competing in TEKKEN 7, NBA 2K20, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and Dota 2. And there are some other crucial roles in the Philippine eSport ecosystem.

For example, there are Gariath Concepts which is an organizer for gaming and tournament event in the country. The Nationals, another member of PeSO, owns the only franchised league in the Philippines. And TV5 is a television network that is broadcasting various competitions across the network.

• Developments in The Esports Ecosystem

Developments in the esports ecosystem in the Philippines are indicating that the country has a solid commitment and is ready to grow the esports domestic landscape this year and beyond.

The Philippine eSport ecosystem development reassurances that domestic and foreign investors quickly recognize esports in this country as a worthwhile and promising business venture.