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The fast, scalable, and powerful blockchain for Web3, Hive, and the decentralized micro-blogging platform DBuzz became the most after-sought booth during the FrolicBlock as it was packed by millennials during the hottest summer blockchain event in the South.

Hive as one of the major sponsors of the FrolicBlock Event held last Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Menzi Beach Park and Campsite located on the white sands of Dahican Beach in Mati City, Davao Oriental, was accorded with a booth wherein millennials were seen converging in the booth because of some fun and exciting free merchandise from Hive, 3Speak, and D.Buzz.

As part of the FrolicBlock’s activities every attendee of the event is required to pass through a total of four stations for them to qualify for exciting prizes, free merchandise from various crypto projects who were present during the event, and the most exciting part is the chance to avail of the highly coveted SummerFrolic ticket which costs around P3,500 each for the VIP.

Most of the attendees during the FrolicBlock event were millennials, so upon learning the things that Hive has to offer for them to get an easy entrance into Web3 and cryptocurrency, they immediately took time to be part of the peaceful revolution by being onboarded to Hive and they were onboarded with the help of the micro-blogging platform D.Buzz.

According to a newbie user, @simoncarl on Hive, he learned about the importance of content ownership through the information discussed by D.Buzz.

He was also thankful for giving him the opportunity to own a Hive wallet which will surely lead to some exciting and fun ways to learn the basics of cryptocurrency. Simon Carl was even surprised that the username he is using right now is already his wallet, unlike the other cryptocurrency that features a hard-to-remember username.

Some millennials who participated in the event and made their first buzz were even surprised at how easy it was to be onboarded on Hive by just using their own phone to receive and claimed their accounts.

FrolicBlock is the first-ever blockchain event organized by the MAD Project in coordination with the Davao DeFi Community and the Local Government of Mati City. It was attended by some of the most prominent names in the crypto space not only from Mindanao but also from different places in the Philippines and international guests representing their companies.

The blockchain event is considered a pre-event for the highly anticipated SummerFrolic that features some of the world’s most renowned DJs and music performers. The event draws thousands of crowds from different parts of Mati City; some even traveled for hours to visit Dahican Beach in Mati City.

Who are the organizers of FrolicBlock:

FrolicBlock was organized by the MAD Project in coordination with the Davao DeFi Community in coordination and full support of the Local Government of Mati City.

The organizer, The MAD Project, is a well-intentioned organization that recognizes the importance of technology in today’s society and seeks to equip individuals for the ever-evolving world of technology.

The main goal of the MAD project is to democratize the research process and enable individuals who may not have access to advanced technologies or information resources, to participate in research projects and contribute to the creation of knowledge.

Meanwhile, the Davao DeFi Community is a local non-profit community in the crypto space. They aim to build a growing community, designed to help people understand blockchain and cryptocurrency so they can avoid scams, and learn the necessary knowledge about ownership, investment, and become autonomous entrepreneurs adapting web 3.0 technology.

A game-changer in the internet mass adoption in the Philippines is happening right now after Converge ICT Solutions Inc., unveils the prepaid fiber offering for mass market. Converge which is also known as ComClark, is a telecommunication service provider in the Philippines. 

Converge ICT, one of the leading Fiber broadband provider, formally announced on Thursday, March 16, 2023, that a new low-cost prepaid fiber service targeted at the mass market is now part of the company’s offering to its loyal subscribers. 

The prepaid fiber product is dubbed as Surf2Sawa (S2S), is directly aimed at the entry-level segment who cannot avail post-paid fiber broadband service for their homes. 

Converge ICT CEO and the company’s founder Dennis Anthony Uy stated during the launch that “It is our believe that digital access is now a right of everyone. Thus, we want to provide our people with the Internet that they don’t just deserve but they can afford as well. In this digital age, we want to make sure that no one will be left behind,” Dennis Uy said. 

The veteran businessman said that S2S is now available in over 400 cities and municipalities across the country, including key areas in Bulacan, Batangas, Quezon, Bicol, Panay and Negros. 

Dennis Uy also revealed during the announcement that 90 percent of mobile subscribers in the country are on pre-paid as he stated that his company are seeing good traction in the uptake of their prepaid fiber with an average month-on-month growth of 20% in total subscribers with the now micro-entrepreneurs in the communities. 

S2S provides fiber Internet without data cap at 25 Mbps speed per household. It is offered in the following packages: P50 for one day, P200 for 7 days, P380 for 15 days, and P700 for 30 days unlimited data.

Converge ICT also explained that there is also one-time installation fee of P1,000, which already includes the cost for the router with only six devices can connect all at once per household. 

The company under the tutelage of Dennis Uy, Converge ICT continued to aggressively expand its network with total homes passed reaching 14.9 million at the end of 2022, accounting for 56.2% of total Filipino households.

 

This is indeed way ahead of the company’s commitment to reach 55% of the population by 2023. In terms of total ports deployed, Converge revealed that the company reached its peak at eight million across the country, staking its claim as the country’s broadcast fiber-to-the-home network. 

Converge also noted that their company continues to invest in backbone improvements with its early adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the conduct of its network operations. 

Source: Converge Official Website

A total of P24.13 Billion worth of budget was alloted by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for ICT-Related Expenditures from the P5.268-Trillion National Budget for 2023. 

The allocation was disclosed by DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during her keynote speech at the Carmela Resort on Thursday, March 23, at the annual convention of the Philippine League of Local Budget Officers (PHILBO). 

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DBM revealed that the budget allocation for ICT covers funding for the Free Public Internet Access Program, National Government Data Center Infrastructure, National Broadband Plan, and the National Government Portal, among others. 

Secretary Pangandaman was quoted as saying ““Under this budget, some P3.56 billion was given to the Department of Finance and its attached agencies, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and Bureau of Customs, to improve government revenue collection through digitalization,” she said.

The ICT-Related budget includes the P2.06 billion allocation for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) to fast-tract its rollout and deployment. 

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Aside from the PhilSys budget DBM also revealed that a portion of the P7.24-billion financial assistance was also allocated to LGUs to be used for ICT systems and infrastructure developments such as the establishments of an Integrated Business Permit and Licensing System, and digitalization of payments for collections and disbursements. 

The DBM is also lobbying and working with Congress for the enactment of the Progressive Budgeting for Better and Modernized Governance or the PBBM Governance Bill. 

“This is hope to institutionalize the Integrated Financial Management Information System and strengthen implementation of the Cash Budgeting System,” Pangandaman said.

She said the DBM has identified digital transformation as a key pillar for government reforms.

Source: PNA

 The PRC announced that a total of 48,005 secondary teachers out of 102,272 examinees (46.94%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) given last March 19, 2023. 

Here’s the List of LET Passers (Secondary Level):

March 2023 Results of Licen… by Rappler

The Philippines’ first and only educational technology firm, Bitskwela announced through an official press release that they will gather key leaders and influencers for an online Web3 debate and one of their key partners is the Hive blockchain. 

Bitskwela is turning to Twitter Space to host an online debate titled “The Limits of DYOR: A Debate on Web3 Influencers and Promotions. The hour-long debate will start at around 7:00 PM this coming June 9, 2023. The Web3 Debate on Twitter also coincides with the FrolicBlock event in Mati City. 

The gathering of the country’s most prominent public figures and influencers is made possible through the initiatives of Bitskwela who is guided by its mission to provide Filipinos with logical, factual, and insightful Web3 education. Bitskwela, the company led by youngsters Jiro Reyes and JC Macalintal will host the Twitter event. 

Some of the most notable names who will be present during the Twitter events includes YGG country manager Luis Buenaventura, Bitcoin firm Pouch.ph CEO Ethan Rose, CNN “The Future w/ Jared, Kate, and Dan” co-host Jared Dillinger, Suzuverse PH and web3 games influencer Em “Kaisaya” Dangla, Web3 content creator MJ Aguilar, and Favx Capital and Cryptoverse Academy CEO Marvin Favis. 

According to Jiro Reyes, Bitskwela’s energetic CEO “The key to Web3 mass adoption is education, and Bitskwela has always been keen on working with key operator leaders and decision-makers in the space to forward education. Through Bull or Bear, we’re able to provide level-headed education on pivotal Web3 topics.” Jiro Reyes, Chief Executive Officer of Bitskwela explained.

The highly anticipated June 9, 2023 event which is co-presented by GCash and Blockceler8, is just part of a bigger Bull or Bear debate, which will be held in Cebu City. 

This event in Cebu is backed by the big names not only in the crypto industry but also by the government through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), GoDigital Pilipinas, Ayala Malls, and the country’s flag carrier, the Philippine Airlines.  

Co-presented by GCash and Blockceler8,  the upcoming online debate serves as the inaugural side event to Bitskwela’s “Bull or Bear: Philippine Web3 Debate 2023” Cebu leg, prior to the onsite debate about NFTs and fine arts at Imahica Art Gallery, Mandaluyong City on June 16 and a grand debate at Ayala Malls Central Bloc, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City on July 15.

Some of the most prominent brands and names in the Web3 space partnered with Bitskwela for the highly anticipated online event such as the community-based blockchain Hive and the decentralized social media dapp D.Buzz. 

Hive is best known in the crypto world as a decentralized and truly Web3 ecosystem that empowers users to create, share, and be rewarded with their content and contribution to the blockchain. 

D.Buzz on the other is the first decentralized micro-blogging platform based in the Philippines and built on top of the Hive blockchain. It is founded by visionary entrepreneur Chris Rice and self-taught coder Nathan Senn who both live in Davao City. 

Bitskwela also partnered with Bitget, a crypto exchange and copy trading platform, and Tekkon, a Web3 app that promotes social good by empowering users to help fix their local community’s infrastructure. 

The Edutech company based in the Philippines will introduce an interactive debate format where audience members can cast votes online, with results announced after each round, as they underlined the importance of participation.  

Bitskwela has hosted discussions with Web3 leaders in recent months including GCash Head of Partnerships for Crypto Mark Nunez, new Coins.ph country manager Jen Bilango, Filipinas NFT’s Patty Tiu, and Stanible Co-Founder Harry Santos.

Source: Bitskwela

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) released the official results of the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) or the Teachers Board Exam today, May 19, 2023. The List of Passers of the March 2023 Board Exam is listed below.

According to PRC a total of 24,819 Elementary Teachers out of 60, 896 examinees successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) conducted last March 2023.

Here’s the List of March 2023 LET Exam Results (Elementary):

March 2023 Results of Licen… by Rappler

The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced around 40.76% passed for the Elementary Level. 

The LET Examination was conducted last March 19, 2023 in 37 testing centers nationwide and based upon the announcement of the PRC out of the 24,819 who passed the examination for Elementary 19,390 are first timers and 5,429 are repeaters.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be open on the following dates:

YEAR 2023

1. June 13-16, 19-23, 26-28 and 30, 2023
2. July 3-7, 10-14, 17-20, 2023
3. July 21, 24-28 and August 1-4, 7-11, 14-17, 2023

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) released the official results of the March 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) or the Teachers Board Exam today, May 19, 2023. The List of Passers of the March 2023 Board Exam is listed below.

According to PRC a total of 24,819 Elementary Teachers out of 60, 896 examinees successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) conducted last March 2023.

Here’s the List of March 2023 LET Exam Results (Elementary):

March 2023 Results of Licen… by Rappler

The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced around 40.76% passed for the Elementary Level.

The LET Examination was conducted last March 19, 2023 in 37 testing centers nationwide and based upon the announcement of the PRC out of the 24,819 who passed the examination for Elementary 19,390 are first timers and 5,429 are repeaters.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be open on the following dates:

YEAR 2023

1. June 13-16, 19-23, 26-28 and 30, 2023
2. July 3-7, 10-14, 17-20, 2023
3. July 21, 24-28 and August 1-4, 7-11, 14-17, 2023

SummerFrolic is considered one of the most highly-anticipated summer events in Southern Philippines after it was postponed during the pandemic. The 2023 edition of SummerFrolic dubbed as the “Phoenix Revolution” will feature famous international acts such as DJ Bonka, Marnik, Standerwick, and Sandro Silva. 

Source: SummerFrolic.com

The two-day event which will be held this coming June 10-11, 2023 will be held at La-ne’s Kalapyahan in Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines. 

See Also: Official Line-up for SummerFrolic (INTERNATIONAL ACTS)

SummerFrolic 2023 will welcome thousands of people coming together with a common interest in arts, music, and culture. It celebrates life with the sublime scenery of the Pacific Ocean, featuring a breathtaking coastline at par with the best beach destinations in the country like Boracay and the beaches of Thailand and Indonesia. 

SummerFrolic was established during the year 2014 by FrolicFox Production in an effort to promote Dahican Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mindanao, and Mati City as a major tourist attraction. 

Dahican Beach is best known for its seven-kilometer stretch of white sand beach facing the Pacific coast and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Davao Region.

Some local and foreign tourists even dubbed Dahican Beach as the Next Boracay of the Philippines and a future surfing destination to be at par with Siargao Island.

Aside from being known as a skimboarding and surfing destination, Dahican is also famous for its pristine marine environment, the beach being discovered as a nesting site of marine turtles. 

SummerFrolic 2020, 2021, and 2022 were all canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic that hits the Philippines and the local government of Mati City and the Province of Davao Oriental did not allow the organizers to hold the event.

What is SummerFloric: 

According to Dictionary.com, the word frolic means “merry play; merriment; gaiety; or fun. It is a merrymaking or part also a playful behavior or action. 

When used as a verb frolic meaning is to have fun or engage in merrymaking. Based on the dictionary itself, the meaning of SummerFrolic is to have fun during the summer. 

For the people of Mati City and Davao Oriental, SummerFrolic is all about celebrating life and at the same time preserving life. 

This is the reason why SummerFrolic’s Tagline is “We Celebrate Life and Help Preserve Life” Social responsibility first; Celebration to follow. 

According to the organizers of the event, tickets are still available online or through their authorized dealers but for the Super VIP tickets, all tickets are sold out.

SummerFrolic 2023 is brought to us by FrolicFox Productions, and La-ne’s for the benefit of Halad Mission Group Foundation. 

Watch the Promotional Video of SummerFrolic 2023:

One of the Philippine’s highly anticipated blockchain events this year is the FrolicBlock by Mad Project and Davao Defi Community and it will be held in the most popular beach destination in Davao Oriental in Southern Philippines. 

Photo Credit: Mad Project & DDC

FrolicBlock is the premier blockchain gathering of Web3 enthusiasts this coming June 9, 2023, in the beautiful Dahican Beach of Mati City. It is a pre-event held a day before the most popular dance and music festival, the SummerFrolic 2023. 

The blockchain event aims to promote Dahican Beach, Mati City to be the premiere destination in the Philippines for any blockchain gathering in other words it could be the Capital of Web 3 community events in the country.

According to the official announcement made by FrolicBlock organizer Mad Project on Facebook, FrolicBlock is the perfect event for blockchain professionals or anybody who is just starting out and wants to learn from industry leaders who will share their knowledge and insights on the future of blockchain technology. 

The blockchain and Web3 enthusiasts gathering will be held at Menzi Beach Dahican, Mati City, considered the most popular beach destination in Mati City and the entire Davao Province. 

Dahican Beach is even dubbed by some local and international tourists as the quiet version of Boracay Island. It is also home to the best skimboarders in the Philippines. The waves of Dahican are even comparable to the more popular surfing destinations on Siargao Island. 

Attending the FrolicBlock event will connect everybody with like-minded individuals and companies, as they build relationships, and explore potential business opportunities. 

FrolicBlock is followed by one of the most awaited Summer Events in the Philippines, the SummerFrolic 2023 which will be held this coming June 10-11 and will feature some of the Philippines’ most popular DJs, artists, and musicians. 

SummerFrolic 2023 will also feature some of the world-renowned DJs with the likes of Bonka, Marnik, Standerwick, and Andro Silva. Local artists include Ron Poe, Patty Tiu, Jenil, Katsy Lee, Jet Boado, Parnassvs, DJ Young, Victor Jao, McBoo, Jams, and MJ Collarga. 

FrolicBlock the hottest summer blockchain event in the South is brought to us by MAD Project in collaboration with Davao Defi Community and it will be held at the Menzi Beach Park and Camp Site, Dahican, Mati City.

For inquiries and ticket reservations, the MAD Project and the DDC used EventBrite as the platform to secure your tickets. They announced earlier that the first 100 participants will be free of charge as well as SummerFrolic ticket holders while the remaining participants will have to shell out P100.00 per ticket.

Tickets for the SummerFrolic Event in Mati City are also available through DavaoDeFi.org official website.

Image Credit: Hive User @Doze

The world’s leading community-backed blockchain, Hive, and the first micro-blogging platform built on Hive, D.Buzz are major sponsors of the FrolicBlock Event in Dahican Beach, Mati City this coming June 9, 2023.

D.Buzz is the first decentralizing micro-blogging platform built on top of the Hive Blockchain. The Web 3 project was founded by Chris Rice and Nathan Senn in the year 2020 and it is based in Davao City Philippines.

The organizer of FrolicBlock, the MAD Project is a well-intentioned organization that recognizes the importance of technology in today’s society and seeks to equip individuals for the ever-evolving world of technology.

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