The Philippine Collegiate Championship Ignites Passion with PCC Season 4 Launch
The country’s premier collegiate esports league expands to Visayas and Mindanao, introducing a third game in its lineup and immersive student programs.
Manila, Philippines, May 12, 2026: The Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) officially kicked off its fourth season today at the Marco Polo Hotel, unveiling a bold vision to empower the next generation of Filipino student gamers. Under the theme “Siklab ng Puso” (Spark of the Heart), the league aims to ignite the passion, skills, and drive of collegiate athletes across the country as it solidifies its position as the premier collegiate esports league in the Philippines.
With Official Presenter Converge ICT Solutions, the launch event formally introduced the strategic direction for PCC Season 4, highlighting an expansion into the Visayas and Mindanao regions. This year’s program aims to reach over 1,000 schools nationwide, providing students with unique competitive platforms and educational opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom learning and the gaming industry.
Representatives from gaming publishers Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Call of Duty Mobile were present during the press conference and shared their enthusiastic support as well as integrated plans for Season 4 of the Philippine Collegiate Championship. Among the guests were Ms. Ana Dulce B. Yango, Project Lead of the Sports Development and Management Unit at the Office of Student Development and Services at the Commission on Higher Education who expressed her continued support of esports development programs like the PCC, and Mr. Manjean Faldas, esports shoutcaster, content creator, and the Brand Ambassador for the PCC.
PCC Season 4: Expanding the Battlefield Across the Philippines
For PCC Season 4, the tournament lineup features mainstay titles Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Call of Duty®: Mobile – Garena (CODM), alongside the highly anticipated addition of a third game. With a total league prize pool of PHP 750,000, college students from across the country are invited to compete for regional and national glory.
Ms. Lee Viloria, Head of Business Development and Partnership, Esports PH at Moonton Games, expressed the company’s continued support of the PCC in its fourth season, underscoring the importance of the grassroots tournament scene in cultivating the continued growth of MLBB in the Philippines.
Ms. Lee Viloria, Head of Business Development and Partnership, Esports PH at Moonton Games, underscored the importance of grassroots programs as part of the core focus points for the company, and their continued partnership with the PCC serves to strengthen their commitment to nurturing the MLBB community throughout the Philippines.
Representatives from Call of Duty®: Mobile – Garena highlighted a strengthened partnership with the PCC and a commitment to helping grow the competitive ecosystem by joining the Campus Roadshows and increasing opportunities for the community to connect to its ecosystem of esports professionals and content creators.
The PCC team also teased a third game joining the official tournament titles for Season 4, and promised to reveal more details as well as the tournament schedule for all three games soon. The Open Cup, Regional, and National Leagues of the PCC are open to all registered student teams across the Philippines. Winning teams will be joined by champion teams from 4 partnered school associations: SCUAA, FESSAP, CESAFI, and the Davao Esports Enthusiast Association to form the final pool heading into the Grand Finals for each game title to be held at Campus Playfest 2026, the largest collegiate celebration of everything esports, gaming, cosplay, hobbies, and most importantly, community..
The program is supported by its three strategic pillars: Education, Leagues, and Experiences. Key initiatives include the Campus Roadshow and industry-led Esports Masterclass sessions, looking to visit more than 20 schools and garner over 1,500 participants. The Next Gen program aims to have over 300 participating student teams this season. This time, students will go through a Hackathon-styled competition, with winning teams earning a cultural immersion trip to connect with students in Thailand, as well as attend the Thailand Game Show to complete their experience.
Co-Creating Milestones for the Next Generation
Mr. Benson Te, CEO of WP/Gaming, opened the program by emphasizing the company’s commitment to the collegiate community through sustainable and consistent growth through the pillars and programs of the Philippine Collegiate Championship.
The PCC believes in making sure the younger generation is equipped with the tools they need to succeed, but underneath that belief is the drive for consistency and sustainability. “One thing we always remind ourselves is that real growth is not just about making things look bigger every year. Real growth is being able to stay consistent, continue supporting the community, and keep building opportunities that can last long term.” said Benson Te, CEO of WP/Gaming. “That’s why sustainability remains one of our biggest priorities for PCC.”
Ms. Orange Ramirez, VP and Brand & Marketing Head of Converge ICT Solutions, reaffirms the brand’s continued support of the PCC’s vision to engage and empower more students especially in Visayas and Mindanao.
Representing the league’s title sponsor, Ms. Orange Ramirez, VP and Brand & Marketing Head of Converge ICT Solutions, emphasized their commitment to grassroots development. “Converge has been a steadfast advocate for empowering students. Our support enables PCC to reach beyond Metro Manila and bring world-class digital experiences to every corner of the country.”
Emphasizing Connection and Community with CCEPlay
The event also marked the official unveiling of CCEPlay, the community platform that powers all pillars and products of the PCC. CCEPlay connects, rewards, and activates communities through digital quests, surveys, and online activities. Offline, CCEPlay fuses digital and IRL by serving as a digital passport to allow attendees to participate in booth activities, scan QR codes to complete, claim their freebies, and join raffles.
The Community feature of CCEPlay enhances the experience by allowing users to start and participate in like-minded communities. They can post, create polls, and interact with other users in a more personalized, less algorithm-based platform. With the announced Campus Rally event, school community members can rally together, bring the hype of interaction to increase their points, and bring pride to their school community as well as earn prizes and rewards.
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Engaging Conversations from a Different Perspective: WP/Connect Fireside Chat
Ending the day’s program was the WP/Connect Fireside Chat, a panel discussion looking into industry topics told from the perspective of brands and personalities in the gaming industry. Moderated by Mr. Ralph Aligada, CEO of LVL100, the panelists gave contextualized information and opinions on topics ranging from the sustainability of grassroots esports programs, the support of consumer brands and how to do right by the community, and even approached the topic of gambling brands entering the esports and gaming space.
Mr. Ralph Aligada, CEO of Lvl100, moderates the Fireside Chat session after the main press conference proceedings. This WP/Connect Fireside Chat offers to shed light on how the brands, personalities, and games the community sees tackle the unique challenges of the gaming industry, how to overcome them, and the value of working together towards shared goals contribute to the continued success of everyone. Mr. Poy Abanilla, Gaming Champion and Asst. Segment Marketing Manager of Converge ICT Solutions, Mr. Manjean Faldas, PCC Brand Ambassador, shoutcaster and content creator, and Ms. Lee Viloria joined Mr. Aligada in the discussion.
Joining Mr. Aligada in insightful conversations were Ms. Lee Viloria of Moonton Games representing game publishers and developers, Mr. Poy Abanilla, Gaming Champion and Asst. Segment Marketing Manager of Converge ICT Solutions, and Mr. Manjean Faldas, PCC Brand Ambassador, professional shoutcaster, and content creator.
For more information on PCC Season 4 and upcoming roadshow schedules, follow the Philippine Collegiate Championship on Facebook and TikTok. And updates related to Campus Playfest, check out their official Facebook and TikTok. Register on CCEPlay and follow the official Instagram page.
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