ECHO: The Team to Beat
The upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines Season 12 (MPL PH Season 12) is generating excitement as eight teams prepare to compete for the largest share of the US$150,000 prize pool and the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the M5 World Championship. ECHO, the reigning MPL PH champion, is considered the team to beat with their battle-hardened roster. While other teams have made notable additions to their lineups, ECHO remains a formidable opponent.
Blacklist International: Notable Adjustments
Blacklist International has made significant adjustments to their lineup, including elevating Renejay “RENEJAY” Barcase to the starting roamer position and adding Stephen “Sensui” Castillo as the jungler. Salic “Hadji” Imam and Kiel “OHEB” Soriano are also returning to the main team after a one-season hiatus. Rookies Kim “Kimpoy” Dela Cruz and Russel “Eyon” Usi have joined the team, adding fresh talent to the roster.
RSG PH: Returning Players and New Additions
RSG PH welcomes back Arvie “Aqua” Antonio and Eman “EMANN” Sangco, who are rejoining the team after a one-season break. They will be joined by experienced players Dylan “Light” Catipon and Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo. Former TNC player Patrick “Rtzy” Grecia and newcomer Kennt “Souuul” Baesa have also joined the team, bringing a mix of experience and fresh talent.
AP Bren: Consistent Lineup
Bren Esports, the gold medalists for the Philippines in the 32nd SEA Games, has maintained their consistent lineup for MPL PH Season 12. Mumukid from AP Esports has transitioned to the MPL roster as a substitute for Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel in the midlane.
TNC: Majority of Players Retained
TNC has chosen to retain the majority of their players for this season. The team will be led by roamer Ben “Benthings” Maglaque, alongside experienced players Kristofer Malcus “Hesu” Calderon, John Vincent “Innocent” Banal, and King Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez. Rookie Mark Laurence “Bao” Cabigting adds a fresh element to the lineup.
Smart Omega: Significant Adjustments
Smart Omega’s lineup has undergone significant adjustments for MPL PH Season 12. Joshua “Ch4knu” Mangilog has returned to the team, while Duane “Kelra” Pillas has transitioned from the gold laner to the jungler role. Jomari “Jowm” Pingol, a former player from Team Lunatix, has taken charge of the gold lane. Nowee “Ryota” Macasa and Carlito “Ribo” Jr. have also joined the team, along with Ezequiel “Spidey” Cauilan, winner of the TikTok reality series The Greatest Gamer.
Minana EVOS: 10-Player Roster
Minana EVOS boasts a 10-player roster for MPL PH Season 12, making them one of only two teams with the maximum player count. The core players have been retained, with Lance Aron “LansuAR” Misa stepping in for Danver “DingDR” Canja. The lineup has also absorbed Nexplay Cubs’ starting five.
ONIC PH: Roster Alterations
ONIC PH has made the most roster alterations for this season, including the addition of former TNC players Mark “Kramm” Rusiana and Jomearie “Escalera” Santos, as well as ex-Smart Omega jungler Dean “Raizen” Sumagui. Ralph “Rapidoot” Adrales has returned after a season-long hiatus. The team has also added MDL talents John “Perkz” Sumawan and Czedrick “Yoshinu” Romero.
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| Team | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 |
|——————-|————–|————–|————–|————–|————–|
| ECHO | Sanford | KarlTzy | Sanji | Bennyqt | Yawi |
| Blacklist International | EDWARD | Sensui | Hadji | OHEB | RENEJAY |
| RSG PH | Nathzz | Irrad | Aqua | EMANN | Light |
| AP Bren | FlapTzy | KyleTzy | Pheww | Super Marco | Owglen |
| TNC | Hesu | K1NGKONG | Goyo | Innocent | Benthings |
| Smart Omega | Ryota | Kelra | E2MAX | Jowm | Ch4knu |
| Minana EVOS | LansuAR | BoyetAR | GoyongAR | DomengAR | BruskoAR |
| ONIC PH | Kramm | Raizen | Super Frince | Nets | Rapidoot |
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