Filipino Squads Dominate MWI 2025 Opening Matches
Filipino Squads Dominate MWI 2025 Opening Matches
Team Liquid PH and NAVI PH Storm the Stage Filipino Squads Dominate MWI
Day 1 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2025 delivered the kind of start Filipino fans dream of: decisive wins, commanding performances, and the kind of momentum that sets the tone for the rest of the tournament. Filipino Squads Dominate MWI.
Both Team Liquid PH (TLPH) and Natus Vincere PH (NAVI PH) opened their MWI group stage runs with clean sweeps, making strong cases for playoff contention and—if they keep this pace—for deeper bracket runs.
Liquid Overpowers Tidal Legends With Firepower
Team Liquid’s series against China’s Tidal Legends Gaming wasn’t a back-and-forth thriller—it was a statement. Game 1 ended swiftly in just 13 minutes, with a commanding 20-6 kill count.
Clarisse “CLA” Owari went full flamethrower mode on Granger, posting a 15/2/0 KDA and asserting full lane dominance. It wasn’t solo brilliance, though—Trina “Ramicii” Ramos’ Alice jungle play netted 13 assists, orchestrating smart rotations and team fight control.
Game 2 saw some resistance. Tidal Legends regrouped, pushing back with Yinhuai’s Irithel, but Ramicii answered with a curveball—Suyou, a rarely picked yet punishing hero. She finished with a crisp 10/2/5 KDA, while Allyson “Daiki” Ventanilla’s Phoveus disrupted engages and kept the backline in check with 12 assists.
This win puts Team Liquid in position to qualify early, with a tough test next: NAVI MY, the Malaysian iteration of the Na’Vi organization, which will likely be more structured and unpredictable than Tidal Legends.
NAVI PH Applies Pressure, Then Closes with Precision
On the other side of the bracket, NAVI PH brought their former Smart Omega Empress chemistry and made their reunion on the big stage count. First up: CFU Gaming of Cambodia.
Game 1 was competitive. NAVI PH didn’t walk in expecting a snowball. But Rica “Amoree” Amores, on Zetian, played like she had a magnet for assist pings—2/0/10 KDA in a calculated, poised outing.
Game 2? NAVI dialed things up. Amoree moved to Zhuxin, adding burst pressure and securing five kills and six assists. Meanwhile, Sheen “Shinoa” Perez, wielding Irithel, matched her pace with six kills and seven assists. CFU’s Tegami, despite locking in her comfort pick Lancelot, had no room to breathe—closing out with four deaths and minimal impact.
With their next opponent being Myanmar’s Terror Queens, NAVI PH is in prime position to punch a ticket to the playoffs. Another win seals the deal, and the momentum suggests they’re ready.
Filipino Women Are Showing Up
What’s exciting isn’t just the numbers—it’s how these squads play. Liquid and NAVI represent two ends of the spectrum: Liquid with flair and unpredictability, NAVI with structure and polish. Both are anchored by strong shot-calling and synergy, traits you can’t stat-track but which win tournaments.
This isn’t just a good start for the Philippines—it’s proof that the country’s investment in women’s Mobile Legends talent is yielding results. With growing institutional support, roster depth, and club engagement, it’s likely we’ll see more Filipino names in the MWI knockout rounds.
What’s Next on the Calendar?
Wednesday’s matches are pivotal. Team Liquid vs. NAVI MY is a litmus test for bracket control. And NAVI PH vs. Terror Queens is a playoff gatekeeper—win that, and you’re in.
It’s too early to call dominance, but too late to ignore how good these teams look. Both squads are showing the kind of form that makes analysts recalibrate predictions and fans refresh the livestream.
