Bitget brings Starlink high-speed internet to remote Philippine schools
MANILA — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has extended its Blockchain4Youth initiative by bringing high-speed Starlink internet to six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental. The project now provides reliable connectivity to more than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers in remote communities.
For many students and educators, this marks their first experience with dependable high-speed internet, transforming teaching and learning that previously relied solely on printed worksheets.
Expanding access to digital learning
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.
Alongside the installations, Bitget conducted educator consultations, digital readiness assessments, and early tests of Blockchain4Youth learning modules. These steps ensure schools can maximize their connectivity with interactive online resources, teacher training, and updated curricula.
“Connectivity is more than access — it’s opportunity,” said Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. “By bringing Starlink to these islands, we are opening doors for students to fully participate in tomorrow’s digital economy.”
Bridging the digital divide
This initiative is part of Bitget’s broader PayFi Islands vision, which aims to extend digital infrastructure and education across underserved regions in the Philippines. Future plans include additional connectivity deployments and digital skills programs to ensure no student or community is left behind.
By pairing high-speed internet with long-term educational support, Bitget empowers students to engage with the global digital economy while enhancing learning outcomes in previously isolated communities.
