Smart teams up with digital innovation company Dark League Studios to support amateur esports leagues across the Philippines. They aim to discover and develop world-class Filipino esports athletes through grassroots tourneys.
The multi-year partnership will find and train esports athletes via tournaments like Kings League, Queens League, Mayors Cup, roadshows, mini conferences, community programs, and content production among others.
Sealing the partnership were Lloyd Manaloto, FVP and Head of Smart Prepaid Marketing; AC Valdenor, CEO of Dark League Studios; and Melvin Nubla, FVP and Head of Smart Go-To-Market and Sub Management.
Smart has proved beneficial in supporting the local esports scene with its LTE and 5G network. The telco has also partnered with various esports events in the country including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League, The Nationals, and Philippine Pro Gaming League, among many others plus their own GIGA Arena.
