MANILA, Philippines — Leading digital services provider PLDT Inc. and its mobile arm Smart Communications are revving up their esports program as they launch their official professional esports team called, “Omega.”Formed in partnership with professional esports management Sterling Global Dragons, Omega will represent PLDT and Smart in the much anticipated The Nationals, the country's first franchise-based esports league. As such, The Nationals serves as a hotbed of world-class athletes who may represent the country in major international esports events. Aside from PLDT and Smart, The Nationals co-founders fielding their teams are BrenPro Inc., Cignal TV Inc., Execration, HappyFeet Esports and STI Education Systems. Hence, more than being a formidable team, ‘Omega’ serves as an inspiration to fellow gamers, who, with the right support, can be at par with the best in the world,” adds Santos. Powered by PLDT Home Fibr and Smart LTEThrough the years, PLDT and Smart have led in championing esports in the country by providing the best gaming experience for Filipinos through their services, and by mounting world-class esports events.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 11:25 UTC