The Collegiate Center for Esports (CCE) has announced the most-anticipated third season of their premiere collegiate esports tournament – the Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) – to further revolutionize the academic and competitive landscape of the esports and gaming for students across the country.
Stanley Lao, Chief Executive Officer of the Collegiate Center for Esports, has stated: Our mission from the very start has always been “Game For Change”. With the platforms that we provide through the PCC Program, we don’t just host tournaments, but rather provide a holistic and hands-on learning experience. We continuously commit to equip these students with the programs and opportunities that they need as they prepare to be the next generation of esports professionals in this industry.
“At WP Gaming, we’re deeply committed to growing our community through CCE, working hand in hand with our partners Stanley, Eric, and the entire team. Our focus is on creating sustainable growth in esports by building from the grassroots level. We’ve been building strong partnerships with associations and brands, all with the goal of uniting efforts to nurture and grow the esports scene in the Philippines. It’s exciting to see more brands recognizing the value of grassroots, which shows that our approach is working. We’re not here to create one-off events that disappear after a season. Instead, we’re scaling in a way that ensures long-term impact, creating something lasting and meaningful for the community.” said Benson Te, Chief Executive Officer of WP Gaming.
The main highlight of the PCC Program is the PCC Tournament. Continuing to deliver a national-level competitive platform, the tournament features Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Call of Duty: Mobile, with a massive PHP 500,000 prize pool divided between the two titles.
For ML:BB, the tournament will continue with the PCC Regional Cup and PCC National League, following the success and positive reception from last season’s format. Four teams will advance to the PCC Grand Finals, joining the champions from partner associations which includes NCAA Esports, FESSAP, and one more yet-to-be-announced partner. Meanwhile, COD:M will debut a new tournament format designed to elevate the competitive standard among its participants.
Registrations for the PCC Regional Cup for ML:BB opens this July 1, 2025 while August 1, 2025 for COD:M. Further details will be announced in the next coming weeks as the dates approach.
In addition to the tournaments, the PCC continues to host their Campus Roadshows – a program designed to offer students an immersive experience in the esports and gaming industry– by hosting events inside the campus and bringing industry professionals and sharing their knowledge and experience to the aspiring students who would want to venture a career in the gaming and esports industry.
Another exciting initiative from PCC is The Next Gen Program — an academic-based competition aimed at discovering emerging talents who may not necessarily be gamers themselves. Participants will showcase how their academic knowledge and skill sets can be utilized to make meaningful contributions to the gaming and esports scene. Through this competition, a select few will stand out and will be rewarded with a trip to Thailand Game Show this upcoming October.
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