GCash brought Filipino esports enthusiasts closer to the action at the M7 World Championship, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 23 to 25, 2026. The mobile payment platform partnered with Visa to send lucky promo winners to witness the Mobile Legends Bang Bang tournament live, providing them with exclusive access and elevated hospitality throughout the three-day event.
The championship is a historic moment for Filipino fans as Aurora Gaming PH claimed the M7 title, securing a repeat victory and extending the Philippines’ winning streak to six consecutive world championships.
Nationwide Watch Parties Unite Fans
To amplify the excitement for local supporters, GCash organized simultaneous watch parties at three major venues: SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Malls Cebu, and Ayala Malls Atria Iloilo. This allowed Filipino gamers to rally in support of Aurora Gaming PH and Team Liquid Philippines as they competed in the global stage.
Interactive Engagement and Exclusive Offers
Attendees at the watch parties engaged with GCash booths featuring interactive activities, prize giveaways, and educational sessions about the GCash Card benefits. The company also offered promotional incentives including PHP 50 off the card along with 25 MLBB Diamonds.
Continued Gaming Support
GCash maintains its commitment to the gaming community through various payment solutions. The GCash Card provides gamers with competitive foreign exchange rates and zero service fees for international online and physical store purchases.
Additional features include QR payment scanning at retail locations, secure online checkout options, GGives installment plans with zero downpayment, and instant top-ups for load and in-game credits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When and where did the M7 World Championship take place?
A: The M7 World Championship was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 23 to 25, 2026.
Q: Which team won the M7 World Championship?
A: Aurora Gaming PH won the championship, achieving a repeat victory and extending the Philippines’ streak to six consecutive world titles.
Q: Where did GCash host watch parties in the Philippines?
A: GCash organized watch parties at SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Malls Cebu, and Ayala Malls Atria Iloilo.
Q: What promotional offer did GCash provide for the GCash Card during the event?
A: Fans could get PHP 50 off the GCash Card and receive 25 MLBB Diamonds.
Q: What gaming payment features does GCash offer?
A: GCash provides the GCash Card with low foreign exchange rates and zero service fees, QR payments, online checkout, GGives installments with zero downpayment, and instant load or in-game credit top-ups.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
