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DICT Usec David Almirol outlines how a blockchain-based national budget could improve transparency, while warning against vendor lock-in and overuse of the technology.
Philippine blockchain leaders support the DICT blockchain consultation and call for open standards, strong architecture, and real-world government use cases.
In a message sent to BitPinas, Almirol addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the government’s blockchain initiatives and the technical approach of tokenizing government documents.
Ann Cuisia says the DICT’s blockchain hearing showed genuine openness to industry input and signals progress toward transparency-focused design.
DICT officials claim no public funds were used to launch the 2026 blockchain budget platform, but follow-up reports raise urgent concerns over security, hype, and long-term oversight.
The Philippines’ world-first on-chain budget is drawing expert fire over tech hype, transparency limits, and multi-million peso deals.
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.
The eGOVchain initiative aims to modernize government operations by using blockchain technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and potentially minimizing bureaucratic delays and corruption.
DICT Undersecretary clarified and provided more information about the initiative.
If successful, the Philippines may well be one the first countries to launch its own blockchain.
