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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EXCLUSIVE: DICT Usec Almirol Calls for ‘Real Blockchain’ Implementation; Willing to Face Public Inquiry on Govt Ledger Project
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.
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DPWH’s Integrity Chain Now Live, Receives Support from Bam Aquino, DICT’s Aguda
The launch introduced the Audit and Voting System Onchain, an on-chain system that aims to strengthen accountability and public oversight in infrastructure projects.
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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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Speaker Dy Unveils ‘House Book’ App to Advance Blockchain-Enabled Congress
The House Book app will feature real-time roll call monitoring, digital vote tracking, and paperless document handling as Congress prepares for a blockchain-based transparency push.
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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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BayaniChain Defends ‘No-Cost to PH Gov’t’ Blockchain Budget System Amid Vendor Lock-In Concerns
BayaniChain explains the Digital Bayanihan Chain’s use of NFT standards as a record integrity tool, amid public scrutiny over data sovereignty and vendor lock-in concerns.
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Q and A: DICT Defends Blockchain Budget System Amid Security and Transparency Questions
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.
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PCCI Backs DICT’s Blockchain Budget System as ‘Game-Changer’ for Investor Confidence
The PCCI has backed the DICT’s blockchain-based national budget system, calling it a major step toward fiscal transparency and improved investor perception.
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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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