SENATOR Bam Aquino filed a resolution honoring Team ENCORE for making history as the inaugural champions of the Ragnarok Origin Classic (ROOC) Tyr Cup Grand Finals held in Bangkok, Thailand.
In Senate Resolution No. 518, Aquino congratulated and commended the team for its dominant 4-0 victory over Team Poek in the championship match.
The victory earned the team the $500,000 grand prize, exclusive Champion’s Medal and the distinction of serving as the Tyr Cup Honor Representatives.
Team ENCORE is composed of Julius ‘BanoobsDR’ Mariano, Johnmar ‘SUN33V’ Villaluna, Awie Angelo ‘AfyGDPS’ Reyes, Edward Joseph ‘Yamato’ Raymundo, Angelo ‘DocxBR’ Docosin, Joshua Dayne ‘WeeJOSHBR’ Abrera, James Michael ‘Nasmi’ Doron, Stephen Martin ‘WeeGetziiBR’ Doron, Kyle Bernard ‘WeeYomiBR’ Ante and Michael Angelo ‘WeeFrzttBR’ Luy.
‘Team ENCORE’s victory demonstrated the growing excellence and competitiveness of Filipino esports athletes on the international stage, showcasing the skill, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance necessary to succeed at the highest levels of competitive gaming,’ said Aquino, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology.
According to Aquino, the team’s victory is a testament to the continued growth of the Philippine esports industry and the country’s increasing competitiveness in international gaming competitions, with Filipino esports athletes continuing to make their mark on the global stage.
‘The historic triumph of Team ENCORE in the inaugural Tyr Cup brings pride and honor to the Philippines and serves as an inspiration to Filipino gamers and aspiring esports athletes, further demonstrating the country’s potential to compete and excel in the rapidly growing global esports industry,’ he emphasized.
A staunch supporter of Filipino esports athletes and the video game development industry, Aquino recently commended Aurora Gaming PH for winning the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Aquino helped establish the Philippine Esports Association (PeSPA) to strengthen the foundation of esports in the country, look after the welfare of esports athletes and stakeholders, and promote esports nationwide.