IT Experts and Local Developers Oppose Potential Roblox Ban Ahead of DICT Meeting
Stakeholders argue that a blanket ban will fail to address the root cause of online child exploitation and unjustly penalizes innocent creators.
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Mayor Isko Moreno Taps Qadena Blockchain for Transparency in Manila
Manila City partners with QADENA Foundation to use blockchain technology for transparent and accountable budget management.
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Local Blockchain Community Lauds DICT Blockchain Consultation Meeting
Philippine blockchain leaders support the DICT blockchain consultation and call for open standards, strong architecture, and real-world government use cases.
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Cuisia Lauds DICT Blockchain Hearing; Sees Path for Collaboration After ‘Constructive’ Dialogue
Ann Cuisia says the DICT’s blockchain hearing showed genuine openness to industry input and signals progress toward transparency-focused design.
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Cuisia: Gov’t Blockchain Must Be More Than a ‘Glorified Notary’; Warns Against Vendor Bias
Ann Cuisia warns that using blockchain only to verify documents ignores the real challenge of tracking public funds, calling instead for a ledger-based system that exposes how money flows.
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[Op-Ed] Ann Cuisia: You Shouldn’t Need ID to Speak
Technologist and entrepreneur Ann Cuisia, Trustee at Qadena Foundation, argues that mandatory identity verification on social media threatens anonymous speech, proposing a risk-based alternative to fight online abuse without silencing dissent.
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[Op-Ed] Ann Cuisia: Blockchain Is Not Transparency, and “101% Hack-Free” Is Not Security
Misusing blockchain for transparency and claiming invulnerability risks both public trust and national security, says technologist Ann Cuisia.
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Philippines’ Blockchain Budget Touted as Global First, But Experts Warn of Risks and Hype
The Philippines’ world-first on-chain budget is drawing expert fire over tech hype, transparency limits, and multi-million peso deals.
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Senate Urged to Pass CADENA Act for Transparent, Digital-First Government Spending
The CADENA Act seeks to digitize and democratize budget transparency in the Philippines, with tech leaders calling out lawmakers for stalling reform.
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Revised CADENA Bill Gains Support from Crypto Leaders, Transparency Advocates
Community thought leaders praised the revised CADENA Act (SB 1330) for shifting from a blockchain-focused proposal to a tech-neutral, citizen-centered transparency law.
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