CoinEx Charity, the non-profit organization of the crypto platform CoinEx, announced that it has installed the first known Starlink satellite in the country as part of its Starlink Program.
What’s the significance: According to CoinEx Charity, the Starlink Program aims to empower communities by improving access to education, economic opportunities, essential government services, and even crypto adoption.
Key Details: Enrique B. Magalona (E.B. Magalona), a second-class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental with around 64,000 population recorded in the 2020 consensus, is the first recipient of the Starlink Program.
- The Deployment: The Starlink equipment was deployed in the municipality hall on November 22, 2024.
- The Partnership: E.B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon led the signing of the Deed of Donation and Deployment and was witnessed by the Municipal Secretary, the IT Department Head, and CoinEx Charity community volunteers.
- The Education Initiative: After the installment of the satellite, the CoinEx Charity, with the invitation of Malacon, also hosted seminars about the benefits and opportunities within the digital industry.
- According to the non-profit organization, the education initiative aims to raise awareness about how technology, including blockchain and cryptocurrency, can create lasting positive impacts for the municipality.
Key Quote:
“With Starlink now operational in EB Magalona, residents can expect improved internet access, fostering new opportunities for learning, business, and communication. This deployment is just the beginning of CoinEx Charity’s mission to enhance connectivity across rural Philippines, paving the way for more inclusive development.”
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Zoom Out: CoinEx Charity has been active in humanitarianism in the country this 2024.
- In February, it was one of the sponsors of the Career Expo at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines–San Juan Campus.
- In June, it was also one of the sponsors of the Blockchain Campus Conference in Makati City organized by The BLOKC, attracting over 1,000 attendees and promoting blockchain education.
- In August, CoinEx Charity was also one of the sponsors of the Davao Crypto Community Meetup organized by BitPinas.
- Also in the same month, it participated in the Dyaryo Veritas Medical Mission, providing free 2D Echo screenings, medicines, and vitamins to children in Batangas City Sports Coliseum.
- In October, it was also part of the two-day Blockchain Campus Conference to promote blockchain education in Davao City.
- During the onslaught of Typhoon Kristine, CoinEx Charity brought essential relief to over 200 households in Batangas.
This article is published on BitPinas: Starlink Internet Satellite in PH Deploys in Negros Occidental by CoinEx Charity
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