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5 Plus Names New Set of Esports and Gaming Commentators and Correspondents |
In preparation for the first-ever esports franchise league in the country dubbed as The Nationals, 5 Plus created a commentary team comprised of respected local esports casters that will relate the game to the viewers.
Included in the DOTA 2 commentary team are Sam Nopueto (Wolf), Aries Alejandro (Kalbz), Neil de Guzman (Midnight), Jaz Comoda (Heneral Tuna), and Rain Manaig (Rain).
The upcoming Tekken leg will be lead by Ron Muyot (Hot-E), Poch Estrada (_pochspice), Paul Fuentes (Poru), and Pica Lozano (Pica), while Manjean Faldas (Manjean), Shin Boo Ponferrada (Sh1n Boo), Gian Bernardino (Ilustrado), Em Dangla (Kaisaya) and Lhea Lei Pelaez (Yasumeow) will highlight the action for Mobile Legends.
Just like other sports, The Nationals will also have their own version of courtside reporters featuring esports correspondents Eileen Shi, Alyzza Taylor, Mika Fabella, Tonie Moreno, and Dan ‘Leo’ Cubangay, which will report the happenings straight from the gaming floor.
In addition to The Nationals team of commentators and correspondents, 5 Plus also introduced six new VJs that will cater to the channel’s gaming content including Gino Quillamor, Bea Benedicto, and Kim Cruz, Jodie Tarasek, Ariana Conechado, and RJ Arroyo.
The Nationals airs every Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4PM to 7PM, and from 10AM to 1PM every Saturdays and Sundays.