Continuing its “Bridge to Hope” campaign, CoinEx Charity, the non-profit organization of the crypto platform CoinEx, deployed its third Starlink unit in the Philippines, in one of the communities affected by Typhoon Kristine, the municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas.
What’s the significance: The initiative ensures that residents in disaster-prone areas can stay connected, access vital services, and rebuild after crises.
Key Details: The initiative aims to provide reliable internet access to communities impacted by Typhoon Kristine, where internet connectivity was severed and a vital bridge was destroyed.
- The Starlink unit was received by Agoncillo’s Mayor Atty. Cinderella Valenton-Reyes and Tourism Officer Charlyn Dela Luna.
Key Quote:
“During typhoons, reliable internet access becomes a lifeline, but it’s often the first to go as all lines are broken. This Starlink unit is a big help to our community, ensuring we can stay connected even in times of crisis.”
Atty. Cinderella Valenton-Reyes, Mayor, Agoncillo, Batangas
Between the Lines: The initiative not only supports immediate disaster recovery efforts but also demonstrates how blockchain and advanced tech can drive humanitarian missions.
Zoom Out: In November, CoinEx Charity deployed its first Starlink satellite in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental enhancing internet connectivity and fostering education, economic opportunities, and blockchain awareness in underserved communities.
- The second unit, in collaboration with the Youth Council of the municipality of Laurel, Batangas, was deployed on November 28, 2024.
What’s Next? According to CoinEx Charity, they are planning to continue the Bridge to Hope campaign by identifying more underserved areas, deploying additional Starlink units, and enhancing resilience against future calamities.
Worth Reading: Batangas also received help from the crypto community as CoinEx Charity brought essential relief to over 200 households in the province during the onslaught of Typhoon Kristine, known internationally as Severe Tropical Storm Trami, on October 2024.
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