Omega Esports’ Duane “Kelra” Pillas is looking to turn over a new leaf, days after finding himself in the middle of a controversy that shook the Mobile Legends scene.
In another statement posted through his official Facebook page, the 16-year-old rising star apologized once again to the parties involved.
“Gusto ko pong humingi ng paumanhin sa lahat ng taong nasaktan at naapektuhan dahil sa mga nangyari nitong mga nakaraang araw,” opened the statement.
“Ipinaliwanag po sa akin kung gaano kabigat ang pagkakamali ko dahil sa mga salitang nabitawan ko. Inaamin kong hindi ko pinag-isipan bago ako nagsalita, at dahil doon, nag-resulta ito sa mga action at values na taliwas sa pagiging isang professional player.”
The 2021 MSC Most Valuable Player was heard spewing distasteful remarks towards Blacklist International stars Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna and Danerie “Wise” Del Rosario.
Kelra also uttered sexist remarks towards Chaneery “Ramellaba” Ramella of IDNS Esports and the female members of Bigetron Alpha.
The Omega Esports gold laner was heard saying such in a livestream hosted by RRQ Hoshi’s Albert “Alberttt” Iskandar.
“Naging immature at irresponsible ako sa mga sinabi ko. Dahil dito, humihingi po ulit ako ng tawad sa fans, sa organizers, sa team, at higit sa lahat, sa mga kapwa ko esports players,” Kelra stated.
“Gusto ko po ulit mag-sorry kila Ohmyv33nus at Wise Gaming maling-mali talaga yung mga nasabi ko. And I would also like to give my sincerest apologies to Ramellabah sa IDONOTSLEEP ESPORTS and sa Bigetron Alpha,” he continued.
Kelra also accepted the punishments handed to him both by the league and his mother club.
The MPL Philippines handed the incoming sophomore a two-week ban along with an undisclosed amount of fine.
Meanwhile, Omega Esports fined Kelra a month worth of salary while also requiring him to undergo a series of seminars for his conduct.
“I deeply apologize for my behavior and the problems that I caused. I was unprofessional. I am sorry and I want to be a better person. I will be more respectful towards others,” Kelra expressed.
“Tinatanggap ko po lahat ng sanctions ng MPL Philippines at ng Omega Esports.”
Kelra will to miss at least five games for the Smart-backed squad — who recently acquired the Execration core for the league’s eighth installment.
“Gagawin ko po lahat ng makakaya ko para maging mas mabuting tao at maging mabuting influence sa iba, bilang isang professional esports player.”
