The Philippine Esports Organization (abbreviated as PeSO) is the national governing body for esports in the Philippines. It is a member of the International Esports Federation (IESF) since 2012 and is an associate member of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) since 2020.[1][2][3]
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| Sport | Electronic sports |
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| Abbreviation | PeSO |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Mandaluyong, Metro Manila |
| President | Brian Lim |
| Sponsor | Smart Bren Esports Mineski Tier One Entertainment Playbook Esports TV5 TNC Events Gariath Concepts |
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It was established in 2011 by commissioner Brian Lim of the Cebu City Sports Commission following his attendance to a conference by the IeSF in Andong, South Korea[4]
Its membership includes firms and other organizations under the eSports National Association of the Philippines (eSNAP) and the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Esports Union (PSEU).[5]
PeSO opened its own headquarters in Mandaluyong in July 4, 2023.[6]
References
edit- ^ "PESO gets POC nod, now the official National Sports Association for esports in the Philippines". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ From the wires (August 31, 2020). "Esports alliance PeSO makes bid for Philippine Olympic Committee recognition". Philippine Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "POC approves membership of Philippine Esports Organization". GMA News. September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "[Philippine Reports] Philippine Esports Organization". International Esports Federation. Philippine e-Sports Organization. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Smart-powered PH Esports Organization gets POC accreditation". Smart Communications. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Philippine eSports Organization opens own headquarters". GMA News. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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