2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup shows the Philippines as the "next big thing" in global eSports

What do you get when you combine the immense talent of Filipinos for eSports with the advanced technology of Taiwan gaming products? A hard-to-beat tandem that could shake the walls of global eSports.

At the recently concluded 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup held October 4-6, 2019, at the SM City North EDSA, The Block Atrium in Quezon City, guests, gaming  enthusiasts, and spectators were treated to a demonstration of how the synthesis of Pinoy prowess and Taiwan Excellence can elevate the local eSports community.

Highlighting exhilarating tournaments for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and League of Legends (LoL), the teams who vied for a slice of the competition's P430,000 prize pool showed how fabulous gameplay can be further boosted through the use of high-quality gaming devices from top Taiwan brands.

Among the products on site were the Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) Strix Scar II G531, ROG Strix G G731GV, Asus TUF Gaming FX505DV, and ROG Zephyrus M. Gigabyte's Z390 Aorus WaterForce Xtreme motherboard, Aorus memory cards and peripherals, AVerMedia's plug-and-play AM310 USB microphone, inWin's WINBOT Limited Edition Transparent Spherical case, and Kingmax's Semiconductor were also on display for guests to try out. Transcend and T-Force also showcased their line of memory cards and external portable SSDS, while Zyxel will introduce its tri-band Wi-Fi system, and an array of peripherals s from XPG, Zadak, and G.Skill were also demoed at the event.

As thousands of guests and spectators witnessed the tournaments and experienced Taiwan gaming products through brand booths, the 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup has proven the viability of the Philippines as a rapidly growing market for gaming. With more and more Filipinos getting into gaming, streaming and professional eSports, Taiwan promises to strengthen its commitment to support aspiring eSports athletes and budding enthusiasts by making their latest and most advanced gaming devices and products more easily accessible to Filipino consumers.

"As it has always been, the aim of Taiwan Excellence is to make lives better by bringing our technologies and oducts closer to the consumers and users who need them the most. Through events like the 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup, we are able to give the Filipino gaming community the experience of enhanced gameplay through optimized devices from Taiwan makers, as well as to give the opportunity to eSports athletes to showcase their skills in the regional arena," says Mr. CT Wu, Director of the Strategic Marketing Department of TAITRA.

As a next step to help boost the Philippine eSports community, the winning team of the CS:GO tournament will be representing the country in an upcoming international competition in Taiwan, which will be the culmination of a series of Taiwan Excellence eSports Cups also held in Malaysia, Thailand, and India.

Also featured in the event are a cosplay competition that celebrated Filipino creativity and ingenuity, brand booths where gue sts got to try and experience Taiwan's latest gaming devices first-hand, games and activities, entertainment from UPeepz Dance Crew and pop-rock band GraceNote, and appearances by gaming and cosplay celebrities Myrtle Sarrosa and Ashley Gosiengfiao.
The 2019 Taiwan Excellence eSports Cup is organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA); with partner brands Asus Republic of Gamers, Aorus, AVerMedia, In-Win, Kingmax, Transcend, XPG, T Force, Zadak, G.Skill, and Zyxel.


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About Talwan Excellence

The Tawan Excellence symbol honors Taiwan's most innovative products, providing tremendous value to users worldwide.

Products carrying this symbol were awarded based on their design, quality, marketing, Taiwanese R&D and manufacturing. Established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), R.O.C in 1992, the symbol of Taiwan Excellence is recognized by 101 countries.

Sponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), MOEA The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), R.O.C. is responsible for implementing policies and requlations governing foreign trade and economic cooperation. Established in January 1969, BOFT's role and position have evolved to reflect the ever-changing international economic and trade environments. BOFT has guided and collaborated with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in numerous promotional trade projects and activities both internationally and domestically. Having worked closely with TAITRA for decades, BOFT continues to commission TAITRA for various critical govemment projects relating lo business, trade and investment, while promoting Taiwan internationally.

Organized by the Talwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)

Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is Taiwan's foremost non-profit, semi-governmental trade promotion organization. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations and several commercial organizations, TAITRA assists Taiwanese businesses and manufacturers in strengthening their international competitiveness and dealing with foreign market challenges. TAITRA boasts a well coordinated trade promotion and information network of over 1,200 international marketing specialists stationed throughout its Taipel headquarters and 50 overseas offices worldwide. Together with its sister organizations, the Taiwan Trade Center (TTC) and the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), TAITRA has created a wealth of trade opportunities through effective
promotion strategies