Bitget Beams Starlink to Remote Siargao Schools

By: bitpinas|2025/05/13 18:30:11

Aiming to provide reliable internet access and lay the foundation for future blockchain education and financial inclusion, web3 company Bitget launched its Starlink Program, an initiative that will install high-speed satellite internet in underserved island communities in the Philippines. It will start in Siargao, an island in the province of Surigao Del Norte, specifically at Espoir School of Life, a non-profit organization that provides free education to underprivileged children, and at one of the public schools in Barangay Pitogo. Bitget’s Starlink Program in Siargao Bitget noted that schools like Espoir are limited to offline-only learning, while villages such as Barangay Pitogo remain isolated due to poor connectivity. Starlink kits at these two educational institutions are expected to go live this May, with immediate benefits for Espoir students, like interactive lessons and future blockchain workshops, and improved disaster resilience for Barangay Pitogo. According to the firm, Siargao residents have long depended on unstable microwave radio connections, resulting in frequent outages, slow internet, and digital exclusion. Thus, the Starlink Program addresses chronic connectivity issues that have long limited access to education, health care, and economic opportunity in these remote areas. Program Execution The rollout includes six months of connectivity to support online learning, teacher development, and access to digital public services. According to Bitget, every area was allotted a ₱155,400 investment covering hardware, subscriptions, and logistics. It also serves as a foundation for the company’s broader initiatives, including the $10 million Blockchain4Youth and Blockchain4Her programs, which aim to provide blockchain education and digital finance training to students and women-led cooperatives. Bitget highlighted that it will document the impact of the program through community stories and reports. Expansion to nearby islands is already being considered through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and government units, as per the web3 company. Bitget in Siargao In March, Bitget hosted its “PayFi Event” in Siargao to promote blockchain-based payments in tourism by helping local businesses accept crypto through its Bitget Wallet. The event featured forums, markets, and social gatherings to showcase real-world crypto adoption and support financial inclusion. Following the success of the event, the company announced last month that it plans to expand its PayFi initiative to popular tourist destinations in the country, including Palawan, La Union, Dumaguete, and Boracay. Recent Bitget News Bitget recently presented its global strategy at TOKEN2049 Dubai, highlighting the growth of its $BGB token and hosting the exclusive Cryptoverse Dream Night. In the first quarter of 2025, Bitget burned 30 million $BGB tokens, which are valued at around $130 million, under its revised quarterly burn mechanism designed to reduce supply and boost token value. The firm also launched Bitget Onchain , a new platform that enables users to access on-chain assets directly through the Bitget app using $USDT or $USDC. This Op-Ed is published on BitPinas: Bitget Beams Starlink to Remote Siargao Schools What else is happening in Crypto Philippines and beyond?

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