A blockchain advisory council was unveiled on Tuesday to provide knowledge and creativity to businesses, as well as the government, in the council's quest to make the country fully adapt to emerging blockchain technology.

In an interview during the launch of the first-ever Philippine Blockchain Week, Donald Lim, lead convenor of the council and considered the Father of Digital Marketing in the country, said the council will be composed of a 15-man group representing different sectors, namely cutting-edge thought leaders from web2 and web3 to facilitate education, opportunity, and growth of blockchain in the Philippines.

Lim said he was elated by the support of the government, especially the Department of Trade and Industry, as the government plays a crucial role in its aim of promoting blockchain education in the country and highlighting the Philippines as the blockchain hub in Asia.

"We are very grateful to Secretary Pascual and Secretary Ivan Uy of the DICT for their support of this endeavor as we bring the international business community's attention to the Philippines. It gives us a sense of pride to see the thought leaders and practitioners from the media, technology, and creative fields gathered for the first event of this kind here," Dr. Lim said.

"We strongly believe that the country can benefit from this technology, and we would be learning a lot from our distinguished panel of speakers," Dr. Lim added.

And as Filipinos are quick to adapt to technology, Dr. Lim said the Philippines' adaptation to blockchain and web3 would take just three years.

In terms of education, Dr. Lim said the government should upskill and reskill teachers in terms of embracing technology, as they will mold the minds of students who will be eventually engrossed with technology in the future.

"That's the main problem right now. But industries included in the blockchain council are more than willing to lend their expertise, especially in the K-12 program of the government. I hope in the coming months, we can connect vigorously with the government," he said.

"Biggest mover" with tech