Over 1,000 Participants Explore Web3 Careers at DICT, YGG Pilipinas’ MFW Caravan in Palawan

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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in collaboration with web3 organization YGG Pilipinas, brought digital career opportunities to Palawan through the Metaverse Filipino Worker (MFW) Caravan.

MFW Caravan Palawan Details

According to YGG Pilipinas, the Palawan leg of the MFW Caravan, held last July 25 in Puerto Princesa, recorded a total attendance of 1,058 participants.

• It included interactive exhibits, digital storytelling sessions, and tech showcases designed to introduce residents to new possibilities in the global digital economy.
• Metaversity also conducted two workshops. The session titled “Intro to Blockchain & Web3 Communities” received 109 registrations, with 38 participants checking in.
• Meanwhile, the “From Hello to Hired: Build Your Resume, Nail Your Interview, and Land the Gig” workshop had 98 registrants, with 49 attendees present.

Government Representatives

On the government’s side, the caravan received support from various government agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Education (DepEd), and the Puerto Princesa City Government.

DICT MIMAROPA Regional Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin said the partnership reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to building digital equity across the country.

“We are building the digital highways and ensuring that people, regardless of where they live, have a way to use them… The MFW Caravan reflects a crucial shift in how Filipinos approach work — one that embraces digital skills, borderless opportunities, and economic empowerment without the need to go overseas.”

Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin, Regional Director, DICT MIMAROPA

Statements From YGG

YGG Pilipinas Country Head Mench Dizon highlighted that the initiative is helping redefine the future of the Filipino workforce.

“For decades, the story of the Filipino worker has been one of sacrifice, but today, a new generation is redefining this narrative… Through the MFW movement, we’re proving that it’s possible to build a global career, earn with dignity, and stay close to the people who matter most. We are working for a future where Filipinos no longer have to leave the country to succeed, because the opportunities right here are just as good, if not better.”

Mench Dizon, Country Head, YGG Pilipinas

Moreover, Laida Mascareñas, CESE, Schools Division Superintendent, said that DepEd Puerto Princesa remains committed to supporting initiatives that use technology to enhance education, noting that efforts to improve ICT literacy are essential in shaping the future of learners.

Earlier this month, the DICT unveiled “Trabahong Digital,” a program aiming to generate 8 million digital jobs by 2028. Strengthening internet connectivity in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas is among its top priorities.

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