M7 champs Aurora Gaming PH visit PH Senate

Philippine Canadian Inquirer
February 5, 2026

(Photo courtesy: Bam Aquino/Facebook)

PASAY CITY — Esports champs Aurora Gaming PH were invited to the Senate on Tuesday, February 3, after their legendary win from the M7 championship held in Jakarta, Indonesia last January.

“Sixth year in a row na Philippine team ang World Champion sa Mobile Legends,” Sen. Bam Aquino penned on a post. “Aurora Gaming PH follows a long tradition of greatness, at inspirasyon din sila sa mga Pinoy gamers at esports enthusiasts. Ipinapakita nila na kapag may dedikasyon, disiplina, at solid na teamwork, kayang-kaya ang tagumpay sa pinakamataas na antas ng international competition.”

(The Philippines won sixth year in a row at the World Champion in Mobile Legends. Aurora Gaming PH follows a long tradition of greatness, and they are an inspiration to fellow Filipino gamers and esports enthusiasts. They display that when one has dedication, discipline, and solid teamwork, anyone can achieve success even in the highest level of an international competition.)

A certified gamer himself, Aquino has a high regard for the Filipino youth’s skills in modern gaming, which can rival those of other countries.

“Congratulations at maraming salamat, Aurora Gaming PH! Isa itong panalo para sa ating bansa. Patunay kayo na basta Pinoy esports player, WORLD-CLASS,” he added.

(Congratulations and thank you very much, Aurora Gaming PH! This win is for our country. You are the testament that the skills of Filipino esports players are WORLD-CLASS.)