Globe, Mineski unveil esports team

Telecom, in partnership with Mineski, made the next big move in the competitive esports arena by unveiling a professional esports team called “Liyab,” which will be debuting with teams from world-renowned esports titles, League of Legends and Hearthstone; as well as the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) new medal game, Arena of Valor.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu said the creation of a professional esports team is part of the company’s vision through the Globe Games and Esports Program to accelerate the development of esports in Philippines. “Liyab will be the symbol of the country’s burning passion and pride in global esports events,” Cu said.

Through its partnership with Mineski, the esports pioneer and authority in the Philippines, Globe is committed to further strengthening the country’s esports program and solidifying the Philippines’ position alongside the established esports giants in the region.

Mineski CEO and President Ronald Robins believes that esports is now at a stage whereby new roles are being filled in to assure the constant growth and progress of the athletes. Liyab will establish a professional sports team management system by introducing sports science, mental and physical programs, as well as proper training facilities – moving away from playing houses.

Since its launch in April 2018, the Globe Games and Esports Program is at the forefront of the Philippine esports landscape by organizing and hosting international esports tournaments such as the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League, Globe Conquerors Manila, and Valor Cup.

Team Liyab is composed of the country’s most promising gamers who shall set the esports arena ablaze with their skills, demeanor, discipline and competitiveness through hardnosed, no-nonsense training. /