The MPL Philippines Season 16 (MPL PH S16) has reached the playoffs. On the third day, Friday, October 24, 2025, two new matches were presented: the Upper Bracket Final between Team Liquid PH (TLPH) and AURORA. The Lower Bracket Semifinals pitted ONIC PH against TNC Pro Team. This season's playoffs were quite surprising.

On the second day, ONIC PH, the M6 ​​World Championship champions, fell to Team Liquid PH with a score of 0-3. This was certainly worrying, as ONIC PH's chances of failing to advance to the M7 World Championship could be jeopardized by a loss in the Lower Bracket. However, their opponent, TNC Pro Team, also suffered a defeat against AURORA.

ONIC PH Fails to Advance to the M7 World Championship, M6 Champions Fall to TNC Pro Team!

The match between ONIC PH and TNC Pro Team took place on Friday, October 24, 2025. For the record, if ONIC PH loses, Kelra and his teammates will fail to advance to the M7 World Championship, and the M6 ​​champion will also be absent. However, if they defeat TNC Pro Team, they will advance to the next round. TNC Pro Team is arguably a formidable opponent.

In Game 1, ONIC PH dominated TNC. The Yi-Sun-Shin and Cici combo of K1NGKONG and Kelra gave ONIC PH the upper hand. In the 14th minute, ONIC PH attacked TNC's base. A teamfight ensued, and 3Mar and Bennyqt were taken down, paving the way for The Super Family to win Game 1.

Game 2 opened with TNC taking the lead early on. TNC's collective play made things difficult for ONIC. Bennyqt's Bane Gold Lane proved decisive. TNC managed to secure the first Lord, but Ch4knu and his teammates didn't attempt a straight push. The game resumed for both teams.

TNC secured the second Lord, Brusko and K1NGKONG were taken down. Super Frince was the next victim, prompting TNC to attempt to attack ONIC's base. However, ONIC PH managed to defend and repel TNC's opponents. The two teams battled for the third Lord again, with Zaida successfully initiating a double kill on Kelra.

OnIC PH found a double kill on K1NGKONG, putting ONIC PH in danger. TNC went on a rampage, ONIC PH players fell, and ultimately, TNC took the second game.

Moving into game 3, ONIC PH brought out Akai. Meanwhile, TNC brought back Joy on Zaida. Again and again, TNC took the early lead. The competition between the two teams was quite intense in game 3. The first Lord fell to TNC once again, putting ONIC PH in a corner. TNC continuously pounded ONIC, giving them no room to move.

The fight for the third Lord became crucial. TNC tried to push ONIC back with 3Mar's Yu Zhong. Kirk and Super Frince disappeared, and LanceCy secured crucial kills against ONIC's players. Without waiting for the third Lord, the minion wave entered, and TNC moved quickly to attack ONIC's base. Kelra and K1NGKONG were left unable to withstand the onslaught, and TNC secured their second point.

Onic got off to a strong start in Game 4. This time, Kelra opted for Natan. Meanwhile, Bennyqt used Esmeralda. Furthermore, 3Mar brought Alice EXP in Game 4. ONIC gained momentum, and the Turtle was successfully captured. ONIC PH regained their confidence in this game, as a loss would have eliminated them from the M7 World Championship.

Without Lord, ONIC successfully destroyed TNC's defensive turrets one by one. The first Lord capture was a turning point for ONIC. Kirk managed to take down Ch4knu. ONIC secured the Lord and stormed the TNC base. Needing just one Lord, ONIC forced TNC to submit after their base was destroyed. Game 5 would determine who would be eliminated.

Will the defending champions, ONIC PH, fail to advance to the M7 World Championship? Or will TNC Pro Team rise, and The Phoenix Army create a surprise? Game 5 opened with TNC in the lead, but The Phoenix Army repeatedly tried to apply pressure from the start. Zaida, once again on Lancelot, would face off against K1NGKONG's Yi-Sun-Shin.

OnIC's defensive turrets were destroyed one by one, and TNC successfully applied significant pressure. A teamfight ensued towards the ONIC base, with Brusko taken down by Bennyqt, and LanceCy, with his Lunox, took down Kirk. The Lord was secured, and TNC took a step closer to victory. With the Lord stopped, TNC attempted to penetrate the ONIC base.

Zaida successfully defeated K1NGKONG. TNC locked down ONIC's players as the minion wave attempted to infiltrate the enemy base. Unfortunately, TNC chose to retreat and try to neutralize the situation. The second Lord was regained, and ONIC PH was once again on the defensive. TNC attempted to attack the enemy base, and a battle ensued at ONIC's base.

The Lord successfully entered and attempted to destroy the base. TNC players tried to provide a distraction. ONIC's base was in danger, and victory for TNC Pro Team became a reality, and The Phoenix Army ultimately triumphed. ONIC PH failed to advance to the M7 World Championship, where the M6 ​​world champions fell to TNC Pro Team. It was a truly shocking result on the second day of the MPL PH S16 playoffs.

ONIC PH failed to advance to the M7 World Championship, leaving three teams left to compete for the Philippines' ticket to M7. The Super Family's journey came to an end. The defending champions will not be in Jakarta, Indonesia, for M7. It was a shame, but TNC Pro Team proved they are not a team to be underestimated.

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