GT TOYOTA Asian Center Auditorium, Quezon City - Philippine esports has produced a lot of prestigious moments in 2024, as highlighted by the recently concluced 2025 Philippine Esports Awards.
Elevate PH drew a lot of attention during the CODM World Championships, as they bagged the overall crown. Given their herculean feats, Elevate's Patrick “PEEJAY” Sagudo received the honor as the PH Esports Athlete of the year, over the likes of
His coach, Mark Alexis "Olea" Olea likewise garnered centerstage as he won the PH Esports Coach of the Year trophy. Alongside Olea, the likes of Francis "Ducky" Glindro, Gerald "TGEE" Gelacio, and Paul "Yeb" Miranda were given the nod.
In terms of PC esports titles, Dota 2's Djardel "DJ" Mampusti was awarded as the best-of-the-best.
Meanwhile, Onic PH and Mobile Legends superstar, Duane "Kelra" Pillas was awarded the PH Esports Mobile playar award, besting his teammate Cyric "K1NGKONG" Perez, his rival Edward "Edward' Dapadap, and notable players from the Honor of Kings scene like Justine "Juschie" Tan and Charles "Chazz" Esguerra.
VALORANT and Honor of Kings obtain key accolades
Speaking of Honor of Kings, the latest mobile MOBA to enter the PH scene likewise secured major awards as the McDonald's Tempest Cup was acknowledged as the best event of the year over MPL PH Season 14 and Riot's Jinx's Safehouse experience.
But they weren't the only game to make headlines in the event as VALORANT was awarded as the 2024 Game Title of the Year.
Women taking centerstage
In addition, 2024 was also bannered by women in the industry especially with Smart Omega Empress winning the overall championship in the Women's MLBB world stage, ending the dominance of Indonesia.
Due to their feats, the team was awarded as the Female Esports Team of the Year.
Meanwhile VALORANT's Alexandria “Alexy” Francisco was crowned as the Female Esports Player of the Year.
In addition, even the voices in the industry were also awarded. MPL shoutcaster Chantelle Hernandez secured the Liga Adarna Personality of the Year, while Bianca Yao bagged the 2024 Smart PH Esports and Gaming community positive influencer of the year, alongside Sibol's Jab Escutin.
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