MANILA - Long-time TNC Pro Team player Ben "Benthings" Maglaque is now the team's head tactician, while Jaylord "Hatred" Gonzales will make his MPL Philippines return through the Phoenix Army. 

TNC revealed their in the most TNC fashion, introducing their six-man lineup through a cinematic-style trailer which first premiered at a movie theatre in San Juan City. 

Benthings first suited up for TNC Pro Team in MPL Season 9, leading the team to a third place finish - its highest ever - and only falling short in the playoffs. 

Meanwhile, Hatred's stint with TNC Pro Team marks his return to professional play in the Philippines, after he joined Team SMG in Malaysia and Impunity KH in Cambodia before heading back to Manila. 

Joining Hatred are ex-Onic Philippines players Czedrick "Super Yoshi" Romero and Dean "Raizen" Sumagui. 

Both Raizen and Hatred have international experience, with Hatred part of the Onic Philippines squad that placed 2nd in the M3 World Championships in Singapore, and Raizen being part of the Smart Omega squad which placed 3rd in MSC 2022 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

EXP Laner Heads and gold laner Nomed will reinforce the team as its rookies. Jetson "Goyo" Ignacio and Robee Bryan "Yasuwo" Pormocille are the team's only holdovers. 

Meanwhile, Jemson "Scholar" Ignacio will now be the team manager after serving as the team's coach in MPL Season 12.