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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768046772109IMG_5853.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Interactive Philippines is the country&#x27;s representative to the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026 Dota 2 tournament. Photo by Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News </div>NEW DELHI, INDIA — Aiming for more exposure as a young squad, Interactive Philippines seized the opportunity to represent the country at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026.The squad was tapped to step in after Filipino representatives Kukuys, Execration, and Team Nemesis all withdrew from the India-hosted main event due to &quot;unforeseen circumstances.&quot;They placed fourth in the Philippine qualifier, making them the natural successor for the slot.Interactive players know that, as a young squad, they need to participate in more competitions to garner experience—and joining in the Acer-organized tournament is the way to go.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2026/1/10/valorant-xipto-esports-bows-out-of-india-hosted-predator-league-2026-1757">READ: Valorant: Xipto Esports bows out of India-hosted Predator League 2026</a></div>&quot;For me, itong opportunity na &#x27;to, malaking tulong din siya sa career ko,&quot; said John Edrian &quot;Yona&quot; Sandigan, the mid-lane player. &quot;Kasi ano pa ako, young player at ito na ang opportunity ito. Ito &#x27;yung magbibigay exposure sa akin na mas makilala pa ako sa ibang player, ibang teams din.&quot;&quot;Para sa akin, this is a very good start for me kasi ito &#x27;yung first LAN na tournament ko, kaya talagang gagawin ko yung best,&quot; added carry Russel Jade &quot;Dejej&quot; Leoz.&quot;Good start &#x27;to, since first time ko mag-LAN after ilang taon din na paglalaro, kaya big opportunity talaga yung binigay sa team namin,&quot; said offlaner Neil Ivan &quot;Fiend&quot; Valencia.For seasoned Dota players Carlo &quot;Carlo&quot; Manalo and Erice &quot;Erice&quot; Guerra, the older players in the team, it is important to the need to keep the team engaged, citing the importance of Predator League as an avenue for them to show their talent on the continental level.&quot;Siguro yun, it&#x27;s a good way to showcase the skills ng team since the team is still young and some of the players are still young. So, it&#x27;s a stepping stone for the team to showcase the skills and look for a room for improvement,&quot; Carlo noted.&quot;Malaking opportunity sa amin, para sa amin na makasali dito para sa mga young players namin, bumilis yung growth nila at syempre para sa amin ni Carlo, [nag-champion] na kami dito sa Predator [League],&quot; said Erice.The position four player underscored that it would be a huge boost to their confidence if they could lift the Predator Shield. &quot;Magandang masimulan &#x27;yung taon [na panalo] kami dito,&quot; added Erice.Standing in the way of Interactive in a spot for the grand finals are either Myth Avenue Gaming or Rekonix, which they will be taking on Sunday, Jan. 11. The finale is also scheduled on the same game date.

Aiming for more exposure as a young squad, Interactive Philippines wasted no time in pouncing on the opportunity to rep the national flag at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026. #PredatorLeague2026. #PL2026 #FightForHonor

Aiming for more exposure as a young squad, Interactive Philippines wasted no time in pouncing on the opportunity to rep the national flag at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026. #PredatorLeague2026. #PL2026 #FightForHonor

Dota 2: Interactive PH relishes opportunity to don national colors at Asia Pacific Predator League

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Dota 2: Interactive PH relishes opportunity to don national colors at Asia Pacific Predator League

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published January 10, 2026 08:41 PM PHT

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Updated January 11, 2026 01:28 AM PHT

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