PH Press

17 posts

Owning the Game: JB of NFT X-Street on Web3, Ragnarok, and Building a Dream from the Internet Café Up

Before Web3, JB was the kind of student who skipped class to play Ragnarok. Like many Filipino gamers, he grew up inside internet cafés—sharing machines, loading credits, and dreaming of one day owning his own. That dream came true. And now, with NFT X-Street, he’s betting on a

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By: zed leplin

From Devastating Credit Card Debt to Crypto Mentor: The Kookoo Crypto TV Story

Before he was known as Kookoo Crypto TV, he was quietly drowning in debt. A young entrepreneur with big ambitions, he took a chance on fast income and nearly lost control of his finances. But then the pandemic hit, and along with it came an unexpected second chance: Web3. Kookoo

3 Min
By: zed leplin

From Water Utilities to Web3: How Spraky Built a Community-First Career

Web3 is often framed as a technical revolution. But the communities that last aren’t always built by coders. They’re shaped by people who know how to listen, organize, and show up. Spraky (John Carlos) was once head of engineering at a water utility company. Today, he’s YGG

2 Min
By: zed leplin

Eman Ignacio on Crypto Caution, Community Fit, and the Business of Building at Coins.ph

When a crypto project wants to partner with Coins.ph, it doesn’t just need funding or hype. It needs to pass a rigorous filter, one shaped by regulation, reputation, and relevance to Filipino users. Not every crypto leader entered the space with a grand vision. Some arrived during quiet

3 Min
By: zed leplin

What Is Metaversity? Gamified Web3 Learning

Gamified learning meets Web3 education in one of the Philippines' most community-focused upskilling initiatives. As blockchain and AI continue to reshape global industries, education systems are still catching up. For many learners, especially outside of tech-centric fields, the barrier to entry remains high. Dense jargon, expensive certifications, and rigid

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By: zed leplin
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Bianca Cruz Azurin on Metaversity, Modular Learning, and the Push to Equip Filipinos with Digital Skills

Education in the Web3 space is often fragmented, experimental, and heavily technical. But a growing number of organizations are exploring new ways to make digital skills more accessible. From blockchain bootcamps to AI explainer series, digital learning tools are evolving fast. But while access to these resources is growing, many

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By: zed leplin
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What’s Working and What’s Not: A Davao DeFi Discussion with Bitskwela, Coins.ph, Sovrun, and the Blockchain Practitioners Association of the Philippines

From paid internships to blockchain forensics, the road to Web3 looks different for everyone, but the destination must be the same: real builders, not just traders. That was the clear message at a recent panel in Davao City. Davao City hosted a rare moment of clarity for the Philippine Web3

4 Min
By: zed leplin

No More Price Wars: Why Rampz Uses Spot Prices and What That Changes

Tired of guessing if you’re getting a fair deal on your crypto? Rampz makes pricing predictable, honest, and refreshingly straightforward. In peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto platforms, the price tag on your token often depends on the seller's mood. For newcomers, this can create confusion, doubt, and even mistrust.

2 Min
By: zed leplin

The Game Doesn’t End When the Studio Dies: Sovrun’s John Forfar on Autonomous, Open-Source Worlds

Gamers know the pain: you invest hours, even years, into a game only to watch it vanish when the studio shuts down. In Web3, that problem has a name: end-of-service risk, and Sovrun is building the solution. The real innovation in Web3 gaming isn’t just in the tokens or

4 Min
By: zed leplin

Remittances, Regulation, and Real Use Cases: Eman Ignacio on Coins.ph’s 2025 Game Plan for Philippine Crypto Growth

Binance is out. Offshore exchanges are under fire. And in the middle of this regulatory shake-up, Coins.ph is stepping up, not just to survive, but to lead the next phase of crypto accessibility in the Philippines. The country is tightening its grip on Philippine crypto regulation, and Coins.ph

4 Min
By: zed leplin

High on Adoption, Low on Understanding: How Bitskwela's Jiro Reyes Is Making Crypto Make Sense

The Philippines ranks #2 in global crypto adoption. But here’s the twist: 90% of Filipinos can’t answer basic questions about it.  That gap between usage and understanding is exactly what Bitskwela CEO Jiro Reyes is determined to close by turning confusion into confidence, one talk at a time.

3 Min
By: zed leplin
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MFW Caravan's Metaversity in Davao City: Equipping Filipinos for Web3 Careers

No blazers. No briefcases. No HR booths with paper forms. Just laptops, game quests, and the Metaversity. At the heart of Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City, crowds gathered not for a concert or a sale, but for a career fair unlike any other. Instead of job listings or paper

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By: zed leplin

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