Public Consultation for Philippine Blockchain eGovChain Set
eGovPH Superapp V2 to have new features, microservice modules, and enhanced security measures for its V2 upgrade.
The Philippine government is set to launch version 2 of the eGovPH superapp, featuring new functionalities like a unified mobile ID wallet and later this year, it will also have eGovChain for enhanced security.
- Public inquiry and consultation on eGovChain scheduled for August.
What’s the significance: The launch highlights a major step in the Philippines’ digitalization efforts and into further simplifying access to government services and improving data security through blockchain technology.
Zoom out: The Philippines is advancing its digital transformation agenda, aiming to unify over 40 government-issued IDs into a single mobile ID wallet and enhance security with blockchain technology, positioning itself as a leader in digital governance.
Key quote:
“The DICT eGovernment Data Exchange Platform (eGovDX) shall handle interoperability and eGovernment Blockchain (eGovChain) shall fortify its security. The eGovDX was a big success since last year, in addition we plan to launch the eGovChain before the end of the year.”
David Almirol, Undersecretary for E-Government, DICT via LinkedIn
Previously, DICT USEC Almirol announced that the eGOVchain initiative aims to streamline government processes through a more efficient, transparent, and paperless system using blockchain technology, which will enhance transparency, security, and reduce corruption by managing data across multiple secure nodes.
The eGovPH superapp version 2 will allow Filipinos to view and manage multiple government IDs within a single mobile ID wallet.
- Each government agency will maintain its own data
- The eGovDX platform will ensure interoperability
- eGovChain will provide security
The initiative shows the Philippine government’s effort to use technology to improve public services, cut bureaucracy, and boost security.
However: While the digitalization efforts are promising, the success of these initiatives will depend on widespread adoption and effective management of the unified ID system and blockchain technology.
What to watch: The public inquiry and consultation on eGovChain in August.
- Monitoring user adoption rates of the new eGovPH superapp will also be crucial.
What’s next: The launch of eGovPH superapp version 2 is planned for next week.
- Further developments expected before the end of the year.
- Upcoming establishment of the 2nd and 3rd nodes of eGovChain.
This article is a press release sent to BitPinas: Public Consultation for Philippine Blockchain eGovChain Set
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