Apart from her leadership in web3 education, YGG Pilipinas Country Head Mench Dizon made history as the first Filipina to complete both the World Marathon Challenge and the World Marathon Majors. The feat also raised funds to equip underprivileged students in the Philippines with digital skills.
Key details:
- YGG’s Mench Dizon completed both the World Marathon Challenge (WMC) and the World Marathon Majors (WMM).
- She is the first Filipina and second Filipino to achieve this feat, following Dr. Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III (2020).
- Julie Uychiat, a Filipino-American, is the first Fil-Am Filipina to complete both marathon challenges.
- She is the first Filipina and second Filipino to achieve this feat, following Dr. Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III (2020).
- Apart from this achievement, Dizon also aimed to raise funds to build a digital education center for the Sisters of Mary School.
- The center will train underprivileged students in blockchain, AI, robotics, and emerging tech.
“If we can bridge the digital skills gap, we can create sustainable pathways for Filipinos to thrive in the global economy without having to leave their home country and their families behind… For me, this race was more than just a physical challenge—it was a testament to the relentless pursuit of progress that empowers Filipinos to succeed on their own terms.”
Mench Dizon, Country Head, YGG Pilipinas
The numbers:
- ₱7 million – fundraising goal for education
- 8,000 students – will benefit from digital upskilling
Marathons joined:
- World Marathon Challenge (WMC) – 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days
- Dizon completed the 42.2 km races in Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America within a week.
- As per the media release, she faced extreme weather, jet lag, and minimal recovery time during the marathon.
- Finished in Miami on February 6, 2025.
- World Marathon Majors (WMM) – Six-Star Medalist
- Completed all six major marathons: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.
- Dizon earned the Six-Star Medal in 2017.
- In a statement, Dizon stated that she sees running as a way to push past limits and believes completing the World Marathon Challenge was not just a test of endurance but a mission driven by purpose.
Who is Mench Dizon (LinkedIn):
- Country Head of YGG Pilipinas, a Web3 Guild Protocol for enabling guilds globally
- She also previously worked as a Venture Builder at 917Ventures, Consultant at Endeavor Philippines, and startups.
- Dizon holds a Business Management degree (minor in Philosophy) from Ateneo de Manila University as a full scholar.
YGG Initiatives furthering web3 education:
Metaversity:
- It is an educational program that equips Web3 gaming enthusiasts with cryptocurrency knowledge and skills in emerging technologies like AI.
- Offers mentorship, bootcamps, and Discord coaching, while integrating gamified learning via YGG’s questing platforms, offering rewards such as NFT badges and digital certificates.
- In October last year, Metaversity officially launched during the Open Campus Day.
MFW Campaign
- The movement aims to empower Filipinos to thrive in the digital economy.
- During the YGG Play Summit, the documentary film Metaverse Filipino Worker premiered on November 20, 2024, at the SM Aura Cinema.
- It is also now available on YouTube.
Worth reading: Last year, the guild hosted the YGG Play Summit which focused on web3 gaming’s future, featuring a hackathon, game expo, esports tournaments, and insights from industry leaders on gaming, digital ownership, and global web3 projects.
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