10 schools join collegiate esports league

AIMING to advance esports in the country especially in the collegiate ranks, the Collegiate Center for Esports (CCE) is formed with hopes that future professional or national esports players will emerge from the league.The CCE's first season unfolds in 2022 with 10 participating schools: Arellano University, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Jose Rizal University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Mapua University, San Beda University, San Sebastian College and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta.

"CCE is the new platform to showcase the talents and efforts of deserving students. And with the support of the schools, the best is yet to come. We're foreseeing that soon, more future esports geniuses will flourish. That's our noble cause," said CCE President Edwin Chiong during the virtual launch press conference on Thursday.