House Discusses to Consolidate 30 Blockchain and Budget Transparency Bills
DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. provided technical clarity on how a blockchain-based government budget would actually function.
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Bam Aquino Urges House to Pass ‘Blockchain the Budget’ (Cadena) Bill for Govt Transparency
Aquino highlighted the public’s demand for transparency amid ongoing economic challenges, particularly the rising costs of fuel.
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Update: Senate Passes CADENA, Previously ‘Blockchain the Budget’ Bill on Third Reading
Senator Bam Aquino announced that the chamber approved the bill “without objection” following the period of amendments.
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Marcos Orders Congress to Prioritize CADENA Act, and Key Other Bills
The directive was issued during a meeting with the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) on Tuesday morning, December 9.
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Bam Aquino’s CADENA Bill Receives Full Support of Senators
The Senate backed the CADENA Act, a rebranded blockchain bill that mandates real-time, tamper-proof transparency in all government spending.
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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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Explainer: How a Bill Becomes Law in the Philippines
From committee debates to presidential approval, this guide breaks down how blockchain bills like the CADENA Act move through the Philippine legislative process.
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Full List of CADENA Act Recommendations from Resource Speakers at Second Senate Hearing
At the Senate hearing on the CADENA Act, resource speakers shared a full slate of recommendations to make the bill more transparent, future-proof, and citizen-focused.
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Senate Urged: Track Ayuda, Scholarships, and Typhoon Donations as part of the Cadena Bill
Lawmakers are being urged to include donations and disaster aid in the Cadena Bill, as tech leaders call out photo op politics and push for blockchain-based transparency.
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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.
