Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao becomes 'Mobile Legends' ambassador
To celebrate its milestone of 1-billion downloads worldwide, popular online game Mobile Legends Bang Bang introduces Manny Pacquiao as its newest ambassador.
The Pinoy boxing champ was chosen based on the studies conducted by Mobile Legends developer Moonton among its users.
“Based on the studies we've done, 70 percent of our users are big fans of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
“Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has a lot in common with boxing.
“Like boxing, it requires skill, determination, physical effort, and most importantly mental toughness. You can't beat your opponent just by being strong, you have to also be smart,” says William Mei, marketing manager of MLBB for the Philippines, in a statement.
Meanwhile, the athlete-turned-politician said he did not have to think twice in accepting the offer to be the newest ambassador of Mobile Legends since his kids are avid players of it.
“It was easy for me to say yes when Moonton approached me to be their Philippine ambassador,” he says.
“I already know of Mobile Legends even before they got in touch because my son, Jimuel, plays the game on his phone and regularly streams with friends. So why not be a part of what my son loves?”
He also teases his fans that there are more surprises in store for them in the coming months and reminds them that they, too, can achieve their goals.
“On behalf of the MLBB team, we can assure you that you can expect more surprises from us in the coming months.
“And to everyone who wants to venture into professional gaming or just wanted to be the best version of themselves, be focused, keep pushing, and keep reaching for your dream because everyone can be a legend,” he adds.
BE A RESPONSIBLE GAMER
In the Philippines, the number of Mobile Legends users increased during the lockdown.
Currently, there are over 100 million registered users and 25 million monthly active users.
While it's a fun activity to bond with friends and even with family, Manny reminds users to practice responsible gaming.
In an interview with select media recently, Senator Manny mentioned that he's not really strict about online games to his kids.
He said, “Ang ina-advise ko lang sa kanila ay i-manage yung time nila, magkaroon sila ng time sa pag-aaral, magkaroon sila ng time sa family and sa sarili nila.
“Para naman di lang nandun ka, laging naglalaro, wala ka ng time sa pamilya at sa sarili mo especially yung pag-aaral, huwag pabayaan.”
He also reiterated this when asked for his advice to Mobile Legends players.
“Kailangang maging responsible din, may time sa paglalaro, may time sa sarili at may time sa pamilya. Kailangan ma-manage nila nang husto ang kanilang oras,” he concluded.