00:00 The promise of glory and richness awaits all brave Mobile Legend aficionados who dare to submit their or their group's names to the list of would-be combatants.
00:10 But the quest for such rewards would only begin if one registers, which actually started today for the National Capital Region and will eventually be open for various parts of the country as well.
00:21 How? Charissa Esparrago details in this report.
00:27 Registration has started today for the first ever Unity League Mobile Legends Tournament.
00:32 From now until February 28, aspiring gamers from the National Capital Region can register online through the Unity League Facebook page.
00:41 Applicants must be 18 years old and up, a Filipino citizen with a valid government ID, and a verifiable residential address.
00:50 They can sign up individually, with their own team, or an LGU-appointed group.
00:55 For those in other regions, the upcoming registration dates are as follows.
00:59 Northern Luzon from February 24 to March 9, Southern Luzon from March 16 to March 30, and Visayas from March 23 until April 6.
01:09 The Philippine eSports Organization aims to provide a platform for young Filipino gamers to develop their skills and one day contribute to the country's source of national pride.
01:19 We're hoping that by this Unity League, we're going to of course help them become more visible because one thing that is very unique about Unity League is it focuses on different regions, not just Manila-centric or NCR-centric.
01:37 The initial million pesos worth of prizes has increased to 3.5 million as announced by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romaldez during the press launch last Monday at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City.
01:50 Two million pesos will go to the overall champion, one million to the second placer, and 500,000 for third place.
01:57 The Unity League is a grassroots eSports program from your very own PTV, supported by the Philippine eGames Organization, House of Representatives, Philippine Sports Commission, and IBC 13 as a broadcast partner.
02:11 Chariza Espargo from the National TV Network for a new and better Republic.
