Teams will be competing in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the said mobile game has over 100 million registered users and 25 million monthly active users.

With the recently concluded M2 World Championship being the most-watched esports tournament with 136 million views, universities have used the game as an alternative to traditional physical education classes 

Registration is now open to senior high school and college students ages 16-22 years old.

Teams coming from the National Capital Region (NCR) must sign up on or before April 11 (Sunday), while those from other areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao must do so by April 16 (Friday).

YEP is a joint initiative between leading esports organization Mineski Philippines and the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL).

YEP and PCCL aim to promote responsible gaming and co-curricular esports to schools across the country. Its crown jewel is the NICL, the first major collegiate esports league to feature first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games for both personal computers and mobile devices.

With its grassroots activities and strategic brand partnerships, YEP aspires to create a community for esports enthusiasts and help its youth members find success in gaming whether as a recreational hobby or as a legitimate career path.

The program also believes in inclusivity and balance, offering a structured, safe space for gamers that is both competitive and fun. 

“As gaming continues to grow in scale and popularity among our youth, it has become more vital for us to create safe spaces where students learn how to play responsibly and respectfully, understanding the many benefits that esports has to offer them. Gaming, after all, is part of a fun and balanced life. We at Mineski, through our grassroots programs, are committed to creating an inclusive esports environment that upholds the highest of standards and ensures all gamers get a fair and safe experience,” shared YEP Program Director Marlon Marcelo.

The program currently has 80 chapters or partner schools and has already secured sponsorship deals with several international brands, including OPPO.

OPPO has signed on as the official smartphone brand partner of both the YEP and NICL after recognizing the popularity of gaming among youth audiences and committed its support to help move the industry forward.

“We greatly value how the youth today appreciate smartphone innovations that are relevant to the esports and gaming industry. Through the partnership with Mineski Philippines’ Youth Esports Program, we can together educate the youth on the growing community and demand for esports and gaming in the country. With OPPO’s latest and affordable smartphone products with premium quality features, it is easier now for Filipino mobile gamers to learn and be part of this growing industry” said OPPO Philippines Marketing Director Raymond Xia. 

For any interested partnership opportunities or for any school that wants to be part of YEP inquire through email at [email protected]. 

For more information about Mineski, YEP, and its other programs, visit www.mineskiglobal.com.

About Mineski Philippines

Mineski Philippines is a leader in the country’s esports industry, with a slew of original esports leagues and platforms alongside nationwide tours and esports mall events organized for client brands. Mineski Philippines has pioneered every esports venture in the Philippines from our pro team to events organizing and esports marketing. For more information, follow Mineski Philippines on Facebook.

About the Youth Esports Program (YEP)

The Youth Esports Program is a joint initiative by Mineski Philippines and the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) to develop future esports talent in the country through students. It has a network of partner student organizations in many universities across the Philippines and operates the largest student esports tournament in the country, the National Interschool Cyber League.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology, Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research institutes and 4 R&D centers worldwide and an international design center in London, OPPO’s more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.