In the heart of Southeast Asia, the Philippines is quietly emerging as a major hub for Web3 adoption, driven by the pioneering efforts of three powerful champions in Web3 education: Chris Rodil, Jiro Reyes and Beau Valoria.
Their distinct journeys in the burgeoning Web3 landscape are not only creating new opportunities for technological advancement but are also shaping the country’s future in the digital economy. Kwento.co shares their respective Web3 education stories and achievements below:
Chris Rodil, widely recognized as Prof Toff, serves as the Business Development Manager at Bitget
Chris Rodil: Advancing Web3 education in PH
Chris Rodil, widely recognized as Prof Toff, serves as the Business Development Manager at Bitget and is renowned for his expertise in Web3 content creation. His work demystifies complex Web3 concepts and projects, making them accessible and comprehensible for a broad audience.
In April 2024, Chris took the stage at NFT.NYC in New York City, USA, joining forces with notable figures in the Web3 realm, including Giu Comia, Cryptopareh, Kaye Labay, Carl Munsayac, and Modern Mulan. Their discussion focused on the Southeast Asian market’s landscape and underscored the vital role of communities in advancing the Web3 ecosystem within the region.
Chris is a staunch advocate for educational programs that empower students and young people to embark on careers in the Web3 industry. He has been a prominent speaker at various academic events across the Metro, most recently delivering a talk at Devcon Laguna.
His presentations highlighted initiatives such as Blockchain 4 Youth and Blockchain 4 Her, aimed at empowering women in technology.
Beyond his Web3 education content advocacy, Chris imparts his knowledge in Personal Development and Public Speaking at John Robert Powers, catering to young adults, teens, and executives. His enthusiasm for gaming and engaging with audiences has been showcased through his appearances at events like Poke’con 2023 and Campus Gamefest held in various malls.
As we reach the midpoint of 2024, Chris remains actively involved in promoting opportunities and fostering collaborations in the tech, digital finance, and business development sectors. His engaging content is widely shared on TikTok and Instagram under his handle @prof_toff.
Jiro Reyes, founder and CEO of Bitskwela
Jiro Reyes: Web3 Education Advocate and Founder of Bitskwela
Jiro Reyes, a 23-year-old trailblazer, is the founder of Bitskwela.com, a Filipino-led edutech platform that strives to make Bitcoin and cryptocurrency education accessible to all Filipinos of any ethnicity.
To achieve this goal, Jiro has been championing the power of education in the evolving space of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the Philippines. What began as a college passion project has swiftly turned into a mission to democratize knowledge across the nation.
“With Bitskwela, we’re building more than just a platform; we’re nurturing a well-informed community ready to engage with Web3,” Jiro explains. His vision extends beyond the hype surrounding digital currency; he aims to ensure that Filipinos grasp the power and potential of these groundbreaking technologies.
Since its launch in May 2022, Bitskwela has rapidly established itself as a vital educational resource for the youth nationwide. The ed-tech platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that delves into the nuances of cryptocurrencies and the broader Web3 space. It also incorporates essential skills such as marketing, social media, and design, preparing individuals for professional roles in this innovative sector.
A standout feature of Bitskwela is the organization’s ‘Bull or Bear’ debate events, which encourage critical thinking and individual perspectives on emerging tech topics. These debates foster a generation of well-rounded, critically-minded, and self-sufficient participants in the digital economy.
In 2022, Bitskwela hosted an electrifying event recently at the KMC Skydeck, BGC, in Taguig City that saw key industry leaders sharing their opinions on some of the hottest topics today about cryptocurrency use, play-to-earn games, NFTs, and the growth of decentralized online ecosystem based on blockchain technology.
Beau Valoria, co-founder of WEB3 Philippines
Beau Valoria: Building Web3 infrastructure for digital economy
Parallel to Jiro’s educational initiatives is the work of Beau Valoria, a software engineer who discovered his passion for Web3 during the reflective pause of the pandemic. As the co-founder of Web3 Philippines, Beau is instrumental in providing essential resources to underserved communities, aiming to position the Philippines as a hub of Web3 innovation.
“We’re ensuring that every Filipino has equal access to the educational tools they need to progress in the Web3 ecosystem,” Beau says. His work is driven by the belief that Web3 can offer unprecedented equality in the digital realm, a vision that resonates with the nation’s youth.
Web3 Philippines is a community-driven initiative dedicated to empowering Filipinos with both technical and non-technical knowledge. The platform provides comprehensive educational resources, including engineering, community building, technical writing, and essential soft skills.
A key focus of Web3 Philippines is the practical application of this knowledge. The initiative engages in the development of applications, tools, and infrastructure using open-source methods. This hands-on approach ensures that participants can directly apply what they learn, contributing to the broader Web3 ecosystem.
Their stories follow a similar pattern as Jemmarie Bocalbos, another successful Kwento Co personality, who now enjoys a dynamic career landscape as a multi-faceted multimedia professional.
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