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MANILA, Philippines — As the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 16 regular season heads into its final weeks, the race for top seeding has intensified, with Aurora Gaming holding a slight but critical lead atop the standings after the conclusion of Week 6, Day 2.

Aurora Gaming remains the team to beat, boasting an impressive 8-1 match record and 8 Match Points. They are closely pursued by Team Liquid PH (7 Match Points, 7-3 W-L) and ONIC PH (6 Match Points, 6-3 W-L), indicating a tight competition for the crucial first and second seeds, which often guarantee a favorable path in the playoffs. Interestingly, both Aurora and Team Liquid PH share an identical 16-8 Game W-L record, emphasizing the razor-thin margin separating the two frontrunners.

Further down the ladder, the battle for the remaining playoff slots is fierce. Both Twisted Minds PH and Smart Omega are locked in a struggle in the middle of the pack, each with 5 Match Points and a 5-6 match record. Their identical Net Game Win of -1 reflects a truly even, tense performance over the season so far.

The lower half of the standings reveals a difficult campaign for some fan-favorite organizations. TNC Pro Team sits at 4 Match Points, followed by AP Bren at 3. Team Falcons is currently facing the steepest challenge with only 2 Match Points and a 2-9 match record.

With the regular season rapidly drawing to a close, every remaining series will be pivotal, particularly for the mid-tier teams striving to secure their spot in the post-season and for the top three fighting for positioning.