Philippine Esports Organization Explained

Assocname:	Philippine Esports Organization
Sport:	Electronic sports
Abbrev:	PeSO
Founded:	2011
Headquarters:	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
President:	Brian Lim
Website:	https://esports.com.ph/
Countryflag:	Philippines
Code:	PHI
Sponsor:	Smart Bren Esports Mineski Tier One Entertainment Playbook Esports TV5 TNC Events Gariath Concepts

The Philippine Esports Organization (abbreviated as PeSO) is the national governing body for esports in the Philippines. It is a member of the International Esports Federation (IESF) since 2012 and is an associate member of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) since 2020.^{[1] [2] [3]}

It was established in 2011 by commissioner Brian Lim of the Cebu City Sports Commission following his attendance to a conference by the IeSF in Andong, South Korea^[4]

Its membership includes firms and other organizations under the eSports National Association of the Philippines (eSNAP) and the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Esports Union (PSEU).^[5]

PeSO opened its own headquarters in Mandaluyong in July 4, 2023.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: PESO gets POC nod, now the official National Sports Association for esports in the Philippines . September 9, 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . September 2, 2020.
2. News: From the wires . Esports alliance PeSO makes bid for Philippine Olympic Committee recognition . September 9, 2020 . Philippine Sports Interactive Network Philippines . August 31, 2020.
3. News: POC approves membership of Philippine Esports Organization . September 9, 2020 . GMA News . September 1, 2020.
4. Web site: [Philippine Reports] Philippine Esports Organization ]. International Esports Federation . Philippine e-Sports Organization . 9 September 2020.
5. Web site: Smart-powered PH Esports Organization gets POC accreditation . Smart Communications . September 9, 2020.
6. News: Philippine eSports Organization opens own headquarters . 4 July 2023 . GMA News . 4 July 2023 . en.