{"id":35119,"date":"2026-03-18T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T01:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=35119"},"modified":"2026-03-17T22:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:13:26","slug":"bluffzy-returns-onic-ph-mpl-ph-season-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/bluffzy-returns-onic-ph-mpl-ph-season-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Circle: Bluffzy Returns to ONIC PH, Carrying Lessons from Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

When ONIC Philippines<\/a> reshaped its roster ahead of MPL Philippines Season 17<\/a>, the changes didn\u2019t just signal a new chapter. They marked the end of an era.<\/p>\n

Superstar gold laner Duane \u201cKelra\u201d Pillas took his talents to Indonesia, joining ONIC Esports, while long-time gaffer Anthony \u201cYnot\u201d Senedrin also made the jump abroad, signing with Natus Vincere in MPL Indonesia.<\/p>\n

With key pieces gone, ONIC PH faced tough decisions.<\/p>\n

They brought in Indonesian gold laner Clayton \u201cSavero\u201d Kuswanto, elevated Jeniel \u201cHaze\u201d Bata-anon to head coach, and made one more move that quietly carried weight\u2014bringing back Mark Kevin \u201cBluffzy\u201d delos Reyes.<\/p>\n

For Bluffzy, it wasn\u2019t just a homecoming.<\/p>\n

It was a return to a team he once helped rebuild\u2014now stepping into a new era, armed with experience forged overseas.<\/p>\n

Lessons from Indonesia<\/h4>\n

Bluffzy spent the last two years in Indonesia with Geek Fam, a stint that shaped him both as a coach and as a leader.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s actually masaya, at the same time marami po akong natutunan dun sa for the past two years,\u201d Bluffzy shared in an interview with TechBeat Gaming.<\/p>\n

But beyond results, it was the cultural differences that stood out most.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it’s about handling players,\u201d he explained. \u201cAng players po kasi sa Indo is more of like soft-hearted nila.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coaching in a different environment forced him to adjust\u2014not just tactically, but emotionally.<\/p>\n

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Bluffzy during the M5 World Championships (Photo from MOONTON Games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt’s more of like making them understand lang talaga na it’s all part of the process, na hindi naman siya palagi positive,\u201d he said. \u201cAt some point sa buhay nila kailangan nila talaga maranasan yung mga downside para mas mag-grow sila.\u201d<\/p>\n

Passing It Forward<\/h4>\n

Now back in the Philippines, Bluffzy finds himself in a familiar yet unique position\u2014guiding another import in Savero, who is experiencing his first stint abroad.<\/p>\n

For the veteran coach, the situation feels almost poetic.<\/p>\n

\u201cHindi ko inasahan na mapupunta rin talaga si Savero dito na parang meron ako realization na \u2018Okay, hindi rin nasayang yung two years ko,\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

One of his biggest advantages? Language.<\/p>\n

Having picked up Bahasa Indonesia during his stay, combined with teammates like Nowee \u201cRyota\u201d Macasa and Borris \u201cBrusko\u201d Parro who are also familiar with the language, communication becomes less of a barrier.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt some point kasi, language barrier talagang number one problem po eh,\u201d Bluffzy explained. \u201cKumbaga naging advantage sa akin na marunong ako magbahasa. Isang malaking tulong na meron kaming natutunan nung napunta kami sa ibang bansa.\u201d<\/p>\n

His message to Savero is simple\u2014trust the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cLahat naman ng imports ganun, either Kairi or Kelra,\u201d he said. \u201cMay mga moments na mahirap sa simula. Pero as time goes by, parang makakasanayan mo na rin yan eh.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKung pangit ang nangyayari ngayon or hindi pa nag-stick ngayon, part yan ng process,\u201d Bluffzy added<\/p>\n

No Pressure, Just Purpose<\/h4>\n

With Ynot\u2019s departure, ONIC PH enters a new phase under Haze and Bluffzy\u2014two longtime figures in the scene, now tasked with restoring the team\u2019s championship form.<\/p>\n

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Bluffzy during his first stint with ONIC (Photo from ONIC Philippines, Bluffzy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Naturally, questions follow. Can this new coaching tandem deliver?<\/p>\n

For Bluffzy, the answer doesn\u2019t lie in pressure\u2014but in purpose.<\/p>\n

\u201cPara sa akin, hindi ko naman po siya tine-take as a pressure,\u201d he said. \u201cKung ano po ang ibinigay sa akin na trabaho at kung ano yung kailangan kong gawin, gagawin ko siya ng buong puso regardless kung sino po yung pinalitan ko.\u201d<\/p>\n

His experience as a former head coach in Indonesia gives him a clearer perspective in his current role as assistant.<\/p>\n

\u201cKung ano yung kaya ko i-contribute sa team, ibibigay ko po lahat,\u201d he added. \u201cNgayon na naging assistant coach ako, yung mga experiences ko, pwede kong itulong kay Coach Haze at sa mga bata.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fire That Never Fades<\/h4>\n

As one of the OG figures of MPL Philippines, Bluffzy has witnessed the scene evolve\u2014players rising, veterans stepping away, and the game constantly changing.<\/p>\n

Yet through it all, he remains.<\/p>\n

\u201cYun ang lagi kong sinasabi sa mga players ko. Kapag same yung ginagawa mo, hindi ka naman palagi motivated,\u201d he shared. \u201cPero I just stay disciplined lang, regardless kung gigising ako nang gusto ko pa ba o hindi.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bluffzy with Geek Fam (Photo from Easter Feeds \/ Kincir)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That discipline, he says, is what keeps the fire alive.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as meron kang certain goals na gusto mong marating, hindi mawawala yung fire sa loob mo,\u201d he said. \u201cLagi kang may gustong patunayan sa sarili mo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Back Where It Began<\/h4>\n

Bluffzy\u2019s career has never followed a straight path.<\/p>\n

From his early days in MPL Philippines, to coaching ONIC, to building his craft in Indonesia, and now returning to ONIC PH, Bluffzy’s journey has been shaped by adaptation, patience, and growth.<\/p>\n

Now, with a second chance in yellow and black, the mission is clear. To guide, to contribute, to win.<\/p>\n

And with the Immortal Cup<\/a> once again within reach, Bluffzy isn\u2019t just back where he started.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s back, ready to finish what he began.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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