'Oheb' named MPL PH Season 15 MVP

Kiel "Oheb" Soriano is the MPL Philippines Season 15 MVP. MPL Philippines
By Jester Matote

MANILA—The best performers of MPL Philippines Season 15 were honored at the Alamat Awards held on Friday, at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City.

The awarding ceremony recognized tournament excellence, fan-voted favorites, and media contributors who shaped the league’s story throughout the season.

Headlining the list was Kiel “Oheb” Soriano of Team Liquid Philippines, who was named the Regular Season Most Valuable Player for his dominant showing in the gold lane.

Joining him in the prestigious All Star Team 1, presented by Infinix, were Sanford Vinuya (EXP) and Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno (Jungle), both from Team Liquid Philippines.

Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez of ONIC Philippines was selected as the team’s mid laner after delivering high-impact performances throughout the regular season.

Renejay Barcase of Aurora Gaming completed the lineup as the roam selection, known for his shot-calling and defensive utility.

All Star Team 2, supported by BPI, featured Edward Dapadap (EXP), Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo (Mid), and Borris “Brusko” Parro (Roam) of Aurora Gaming and ONIC Philippines, respectively.

Also named to the lineup were King Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez (Jungle) and Duane “Kelra” Pillas (Gold), both from ONIC Philippines.

The Smart Fan’s Choice All-Star Team was composed entirely of ONIC Philippines starting five, highlighting their strong connection with fans and impact on the league.

Kirk (EXP), K1NGKONG (Jungle), SuperFrince (Mid), Brusko (Roam), and Kelra (Gold) made up the fan-selected dream team.

In the media and recognition category, All Star Magazine received the Legendary Feature Award for their coverage of player stories and narratives.

Moreover, One Sports was given the Savage Storyteller Award for their broadcast and storytelling excellence.

Additionally, Fulcrum Esports, featuring former Dugout Philippines writer Drew Malihan, earned the Mythic Media Award for their digital content and esports journalism efforts.

Lance “LanceCy” Cunanan of TNC Pro Team was named Most Improved Player following his breakthrough performances this season.

Coach Rodel “Arsy” Cruz of Team Liquid Philippines received the Coaching Team of the Season award after guiding his squad to the top seed in the regular season and an Upper Bracket Finals appearance.

The awards night served as both a celebration of the league’s elite and a preview of the promising talent heading into the international stage.

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