PH Esports Spotlight: ONIC PH Battles MSC, While Team Liquid PH Dominates the Scene

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang brings one of the biggest esports events of the year: the Mid‑Season Cup (MSC) 2025 in Riyadh. And while ONIC Philippines is battling for a spot on the international stage, kabilang naman si Team Liquid PH sa mga top contenders due to their dominant performance. 

BK8 Philippines brings you the latest updates on our Pinoy representatives in ESports and how their performances will affect the sports betting online landscape.

MPL‑PH to MSC: How Did Team Liquid and ONIC PH get to Riyadh?

Dahil sa grand finals battle noong MPL Philippines Season 15 back in June 2025, both ONIC PH (runner‑up) and Team Liquid PH (champion) have qualified to enter in the MSC 2025. The Philippines has a rich MSC legacy with past wins by Aether Main, Execration, at RSG PH, but this year, the stage is different with new challengers and higher expectations.

Team Liquid PH: Speed, Control & Tactical Mastery

Opening Day Sweep

In their MSC opener match against Ultra Legends (MENA region), Team Liquid PH gave them a quick and solid game — isang 2‑0 sweep that only lasted 24 minutes in total. KarlTzy took the lead playing as Lancelot and Phoveus, where he garnered 12 kills and 19 assists — a dominant performance from a jungler with international experience. Meanwhile, Oheb came in with the clutch in Game 2 using Harith, and he brought in 10 kills and 11 assists. Sanji and Sanford came in strong with support plays, giving the team tempo early on in the game so that the opponent would struggle to catch up. TLPH finished the game in just 11 minutes, a clear statement of what they can do as a team.

Massive Comeback vs ONIC Indonesia

The most featured fight for TLPH was against the MSC defending champions — ONIC Indonesia. In Game 1, natalo ang TLPH when their opponents seized control over the early map objectives. However, they kept their moment going! In Game 2, a critical Lord steal from Oheb changed the whole game. This was followed by precise macro plays by KarlTzy and Sanford, habang si Sanji naman became their rotations anchor. Sa Game 3, TLPH delivered the fatal blow to ONIC ID through coordinated teamfights and a clean map sweep.

Tactical Depth and Adaptability

The great thing about Team Liquid PH is that they don’t just rely on mechanical skill. They showed na kaya nilang mag-adjust sa kalaban, magbago ng draft strategy, and maglaro with timing and a clear objective. According to Coach Rodel “Ar Sy” Cruz, mahalaga ang “calm under pressure” approach nila because they didn’t crumble under pressure even though they lost the first game. In fact, the loss just propelled their execution in the next rounds.

Aside from that, their in-game synergy was high-quality. Laging on-point ang shot calls and rotation, and the whole team moves like a well-oiled machine. KarlTzy’s leadership, Sanford’s support presence, and Oheb’s explosive output really balance out the whole line-up. That’s why they’re not just fighting for a championship, but also as a role model of elite competitive discipline in the MLBB scene.

With the help of their international sponsor (DITO Telecommunity) and the support of the MLBB fanbase, their team synergy just keeps rising. KarlTzy at Oheb, both world champions, are the backbone of their offense and defense. Because of this, they are hailed as frontrunners sa MSC 2025 and are an inspiration for aspiring Pinoy players.

ONIC Philippines: Rollercoaster Journey sa Riyadh

Tough Start vs Aurora Türkiye

Hindi naging ideal ang simula ng MSC campaign ng ONIC Philippines. In their first match against Aurora Türkiye, they lost 1‑2. Game 1 went to Aurora dahil sa aggressive rotations of the Turkish squad. They made up for it in Game 2, but in the decisive Game 3they struggled to control the Lord and map, so it ended in another loss. Because of this, they were in danger of elimination if they couldn’t recover in the next match.

Bounce‑Back Masterclass vs Area 77

However, in the make-or-break match against Area 77 from North America, they certainly bounced back. Right from Game 1, they showed their dominance within 14 minutes. In Game 2, it was even quicker — a 23-kill landslide victory.

The standout performance from Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez with his Kagura pick was a surprise — it’s an unorthodox pick that beat the meta of the NA squad. Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez was a formidable jungler, while Kelra, ang dating M2 World Champion, shone with the gold lane plays. Their coordination and draft flexibility was key to keeping them in the tournament.

Paghahanda Para sa Mas Mabibigat na Laban

Although they’re now in the playoffs, their upcoming opponents are even more intense. One possibility is a rematch against Team Liquid PH, who is now in the upper bracket. ONIC has shown resilience and capacity to learn from early losses, however, which is a quality that’s important in a tournament na puno ng international threats.

Outside of the pressure, ONIC PH continues to have faith in themselves, and has shown great team chemistry and strategic growth. Ayon sa kanilang coaching staff, their long-term vision isn’t just to get through to the playoffs but also to be a consistent contender sa international scene. That’s why many will vouch for and believe in them, lalo na sa online sports betting communities that are always supporting dark horse teams.

Quick Team Comparison Table

Team	MSC Performance So Far	Key Strengths
Team Liquid PH	Sweep vs Ultra Legends; reverse-sweep ONIC ID	Speed, composure, clutch Lord steals
ONIC Philippines	Loss to Aurora Türkiye, bounce-back over Area 77	Unexpected picks, early aggression

 

So, which team are you looking up to: the punishing speed and efficiency ng Team Liquid PH, or fearless clutch plays ng ONIC PH? Register na sa BK8 Philippines today at mag-comment na kung sinong player ang gusto mong panoorin sa knockout rounds ng MSC! Share your predictions at comment down below — tapos i-check later sa BK8 sports website para sa latest odds at match updates.