TNC Predator is a Filipino esports organization founded in 2013 by TheNet.Com. The team has become one of Southeast Asia’s leading Dota 2 organizations and has earned over $4,600,000 in prize money over the years.

The organization’s first roster was formed in February 2013. It included Angelo Elesihihi Dorosin, Mark Primo Bob Anthony, Von Christopher Vonjour Udarbe, Eron eron Patrick, and Adrian Tushey Edelo.

In its early years, the team competed under the name TNC Pro Team and participated primarily in local tournaments in the Philippines.

2013–2015

The club spent its first few years on the regional scene. The team regularly participated in Southeast Asian tournaments and gradually gained experience, but was unable to qualify for major international championships.

In 2015, the organization unveiled a completely new roster, which included Sijay gnoji Pelagio, John Teehee Linuel Abanto, Sam Sam_H Hidalgo, Johnel Seven Jay Maguddayao, and Nico eyyou Barcelona.

Almost immediately, the new roster won a number of local competitions, including tournaments in the Corsair Gaming Arena and SEA Dragon Battle series. Despite some successes, TNC remained in the shadow of the region’s better-known teams, such as Fnatic and Mineski.

2016

A turning point in the club’s history came with the signing of American veteran Jimmy DeMoN Ho, Mark Raven Faust, and Carlo Kuku Palada.

Under the leadership of DeMoN, the team won the Southeast Asia qualifier for The International 2016 and became the first Filipino team to qualify for the year’s main tournament since Mineski in 2011.

At the tournament itself, TNC pulled off a sensational upset by defeating the reigning Major champions, OG. Ultimately, the Filipino squad finished in 7th–8th place, achieving significant success on the Tier 1 scene for the first time.

Immediately after the tournament, roster changes began. Eyyou and DeMoN moved to Fnatic, and Raven left with them; however, he later returned and continued playing alongside Kuku and Sam_H. They were later joined by Ryo ryOyr Hasegawa and Timothy Tims Randrap.

2017–2018

Following the roster shakeup, the team continued to compete regularly in major tournaments and, early in 2017, took first place at the World Electronic Sports Games 2016, defeating Cloud9 in the grand final and earning $800,000 in prize money. This victory was one of the organization’s greatest achievements at the time.

In addition, the team finished second at the StarLadder i-League Invitational Season 2 and MDL Macau, won the China Top 2017 championship, and qualified for The International 2017 and The International 2018.

After TI8, Sam_H and Kuku left the team, and their spots were filled by Kim Gabbi Villafuerte and midlaner Armel Armel Tabios.

2019–2020

This period is considered the golden age in the organization’s history.

In early 2019, TNC won the World Electronic Sports Games 2018 and subsequently consistently ranked among the top teams at major international tournaments.

Despite its successful results throughout the season, the team underwent several roster changes, and after The International 2019, it was bolstered by Damien kpii Sau-jing Chok and Park March Tae-won.

In the fall of 2019, TNC won ESL One Hamburg 2019, becoming the first team from Southeast Asia to win an ESL One tournament.

A month later, the team won the MDL Chengdu Major, defeating Vici Gaming 3–1 in the grand final. This victory earned the organization its first Major title and propelled it to the top of the DPC rankings for the 2019/2020 season.

2021–2022

Following a successful season, Filipino offlaner Jun Bok Kanehara joined the team, replacing kpii.

The substitution proved ineffective, and the team’s results began to gradually decline.

The organization continued to compete in the Southeast Asian DPC leagues, but was unable to replicate the successes of previous years.

Many players passed through the roster, such as Yun Febby Min Kim, Carlo Carlo Manalo, Levi YoungGod Lagaret, and other regional players, but the team gradually lost its status as a title contender on the Tier 1 scene.

After two seasons, TNC finally fell out of the ranks of the region’s strongest teams, and in December 2022, the club went inactive, disbanding its roster.

2024–2025

After a long absence from the professional scene, the organization attempted a return to Dota 2 with a new, all-Filipino roster. One of the project’s leaders was Carlo Kuku Palad, who had previously played for the club.

However, the revamped roster failed to achieve significant results. The team was unable to qualify for the Riyadh Masters 2024 and The International 2024.

Shortly thereafter, the organization permanently ceased its Dota 2 operations.