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Light comes home, joins Aurora Gaming for MPL PH Season 16
Dylan "Light" Catipon is back home and set to join Aurora Gaming in its campaign in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 16 that kicks off on August 22.
The veteran roamer is returning to the Philippines after wrapping up a one-season stint in Indonesia, where he reinforced Bigetron Alpha in MPL Indonesia Season 15.
Prior to his move overseas, Light suited up for RSG Philippines and helped the franchise win a pair of titles in MPL Season 9 and the Mid-Season Cup in 2022.
He now brings his act to Aurora to fill in the void left by fellow veteran roamer Renejay "Renejay" Barcarse, who has moved to another gaming title Honor of Kings.
"'Yung thought process ng pagbalik ko kasi unang-una ayoko na sa Indonesia and inisip ko na if may option sa Philippines, iga-grab ko na. Ang hirap ng pagkain at language barrier [sa Indonesia]," Light told GMA News Online during the league's media day last Friday.
"Six months din ako doon, walang uwian."
At Aurora, the 22-year-old Light will reunite with his former RSG teammate Jonard "Demonkite" Caranto to complete the core of exp laner Edward "Edward" Dapadap, mid laner Kennet "Yue" Tadeo, and gold laner Jan Dominic "Domeng" Delmundo.
Aniel "Master The Basics" Jiandani, who called the shots for Turkey's Aurora Gaming during the MSC 2025, is still at the helm alongside assistant coach Dexter "Dex Star" Alaba.
Aurora is seeking redemption in Season 16 following two heartbreaking runs in the past two seasons---a runner-up finish in Season 14 and a lower bracket semifinals exit in Season 15.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
