16 December 2025, Manila, Philippines — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its Blockchain4Youth initiative by bringing high-speed satellite internet to six schools across Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental through a major Starlink deployment.

Through this, Bitget has delivered reliable connectivity to more than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers, marking one of the most meaningful digital inclusion efforts in remote island communities in the Philippines.

Educational Support

The program now supports Espoir School of Life and Lasala Integrated School in Surigao del Norte, Apo Elementary School and the Arts & Design Collective Dumaguete in Negros Oriental, and Siquijor State College and Siquijor Provincial Science High School in Siquijor. 

For many of these schools, this marks their first experience with dependable high-speed internet access. As a result, classroom instruction and lesson preparation have transformed, replacing printed worksheets that teachers previously relied on due to unreliable or nonexistent internet connectivity.

“This project is not just about connectivity — it’s about opportunity,” Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, said. “By bringing Starlink to these islands, we are giving thousands of young people their first real access to the digital world and the tools they need to participate in tomorrow’s economy.”

Alongside each installation, Bitget’s team conducted educator consultations, digital readiness assessments, and early testing of Blockchain4Youth learning modules. These efforts prepare schools for Web3 and digital literacy programs, maximizing their new internet connectivity. Moreover, teachers access online training and updated curricula, while students explore previously unavailable interactive learning resources.

This Starlink rollout is part of Bitget’s broader vision under its PayFi Islands initiative, which aims to extend digital infrastructure and education into underserved regions across the Philippines. Furthermore, Bitget will continue deploying connectivity solutions and launching digital skills programs to ensure that every student and community can participate in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

By combining high-speed internet access with long-term educational support, Bitget is helping remote communities bridge the digital divide, improve learning outcomes, and build pathways toward full participation in the global digital economy.

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