Philippines Launches Blockchain Program Amid Educational Challenges
- The Sui Builder Program in Puerto Princesa trained students in the Move language, developed from Meta’s Diem project.
- 127 students enrolled, but only 50 completed due to disruptions from two typhoons.
- The program is supported by the Philippine government and Yield Guild Games through Metaversity.
- Filipino education spending is projected at only 4% of GDP by next year, below UNESCO’s recommended standards.
The Sui Builder Program aims to equip young Filipinos with blockchain skills as part of a broader effort to create digital jobs by the government. Despite challenges like natural disasters and educational system shortcomings, the initiative seeks to provide advanced digital skills beyond traditional roles.
While the program aligns with national goals for job creation, it highlights ongoing issues in foundational education that could limit its impact without further reforms in basic literacy and numeracy skills. (Source)
