PLDT Home and Smart select Clutch Gamers as PH rep to Manila Masters 2017

To represent the Philippines for the first ever Manila Masters, PLDT Home and Smart PH named Clutch Gamers as the team worthy enough to fight for glory and the $250,000 USD at stake, against other best teams from around the world.

Definitely the perfect time for E-gamers to be hyped and put on top in the Philippines just like other mainstream sports, as now it's becoming accepted by many as part of Sports, E-sports to be exact. Clutch Gamers is the official Philippine representative to the main event of Manila Masters for the DOTA 2 tournament to be held this May 26-28 at the SM MOA Arena.

The PH Representative consists of Pro Dota 2 players Khim "Gabbi" Villafuerte, Armel Paul Tabios, Rafael Sicat "Rappy" Palo, Marvin "Boombacs" Rushton, and Kenneth "flysolo" Coloma. The Clutch Gamers best over 3000 teams nationwide in the National Qualifiers.

PLDT Home and Smart are one with the local gaming community in supporting our very own Clutch Gamers to show the world that Filipinos are a force to reckon with when it comes to competitive online gaming... A strong and powerful connection is crucial in the world of e-sports and online gaming. As partners and supports of local gaming community, we are committed to giving our players access to world-class internet to enable them to level up their game and help put the Philippines to the global gaming map

PLDT FVP anf Head of Home Business Oscar A. Reyes, Jr. 

Manila Masters 2017 Presscon Coverage at Solaire

The DOTA 2 tourney can also be watched via livestream through Smart 360, in case you'll be watching from your homes.