MANILA, Philippines – Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. reaffirms its commitment to the Philippine esports team Sibol in partnership with the Philippines Esports Organization (PESO), as they gear up for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
Watch Team Sibol defend its SEA Games gold medal in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Men’s tournament. The Philippine esports team will also compete in Arena of Valor (Men) and MLBB (Women) events.
“We are glad to be part of Sibol’s journey to the 33rd SEA Games, as Smart has powered Sibol’s training leading to the competition,” said Lloyd Manaloto, First Vice President at Smart.
Incidentally, Smart has been recognized with Best Mobile Latency by Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, according to data from the first half of 2025. This means that Smart and TNT subscribers can experience smoother gaming, as lower latency translates to quicker response times—a critical factor for mobile gaming, livestreaming, and other real-time online activities.
Enjoy seamless real-time streaming of the SEA Games as Smart subscribers may stream the games live with Smart Prepaid’s UNLI5G. TNT subscribers can catch the games with Saya All 99, which includes 6GB open-access data, Unli Calls and Texts, Unli TikTok, FB, and Mobile Legends so you can support Sibol live and play ML powered by an ultra-responsive mobile experience.
“There’s no need to miss out on the real-time esports moments or your favorite flag-bearing teams. Let’s all rally behind Team Pilipinas and show our support,” Manaloto added.
Representing PESO, Executive Director Marlon Marcelo shared, “Smart has always shared our vision of supporting esports in the Philippines and empowering our athletes. Together, we hope to continue inspiring more Filipinos and open doors for young players to dream big.”
Get your Sibol updates on the following official Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube accounts :https://www.facebook.com/MLBBEsportsOfficial; https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbbesports_official;https://www.youtube.com/c/MLBBeSports; and https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbbesports_women.
The 33rd SEA Games runs from December 9 to 22 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Beyond esports, Smart subscribers can also rally behind the entire national delegation competing in basketball, tennis, boxing, and other tournaments. Fans can show their love for Team Philippines by joining online conversations, posting messages of encouragement, and sharing content that amplifies the athletes’ journey.
Whether through virtual cheer squads, social media shoutouts, or live-stream watch parties powered by Smart, every Filipino can take part in lifting the morale of the country’s sports heroes. TMT