Ilocos Norte Congressman Files Blockchain Bill to Modernize Government Services

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Following the recent proposals of two other solons on utilizing web3 technology, Ilocos Norte Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba recently filed a measure seeking to institutionalize the use of blockchain technology in government operations to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Blockchain for Government Operations

Filed on August 27, 2025, House Bill 4075, titled “An Act Institutionalizing the Use of Blockchain Technology to Promote Transparency, Accountability and Efficiency in Government Operations and for Other Purposes” proposes the adoption of blockchain to ensure tamper-proof, transparent, and efficient government transactions. 

In his Facebook post unveiling the bill, Barba said it seeks to strengthen accountability, build public trust, and make government services faster, safer, and easier to access.

“Blockchain ensures tamper-proof, transparent and efficient government transactions. It strengthens accountability and public trust in government services. It modernizes governance, making processes faster, more secure and accessible for every Filipino. This measure lays the foundation for a more transparent, accountable, and digitally empowered Philippines.

Angelo Marcos Barba, 2nd Congressional District Representative, Ilocos Norte 

The bill is currently pending first reading in the House of Representatives.

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In June, Rep. Miguel Luis Villafuerte filed House Bill 421 seeking to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. 

The measure proposes acquiring 2,000 BTC annually over five years, to be held for at least 20 years, as a hedge alongside the country’s gold and dollar reserves.

Budget and Financial Transactions on Blockchain 

In late August, Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV announced plans to file a bill that would place the Philippine government’s budget and financial transactions on a blockchain platform to fight corruption and promote transparency. 

The measure was noted to allow citizens to directly monitor government spending, making every peso traceable.

Government on the Blockchain

Select Budget Documents on the Blockchain

In July, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched a blockchain-based platform that makes key budget documents, such as Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) and Notices of Cash Allocation (NCAs), publicly accessible and verifiable via the Polygon blockchain. 

Developed with BayaniChain and ExakIT under Project Marissa, the system mints documents as NFTs to ensure they cannot be altered. Accessible through blockchain.dbm.gov.ph, the platform aims to boost transparency, prevent document fraud, and strengthen accountability in public finance.

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eGOVchain

In 2024, The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched eGOVchain, a government blockchain designed to improve transparency, security, and efficiency in public transactions. 

Announced during National ICT Month 2024, the initiative is part of DICT’s broader digitalization drive alongside projects like eTravel and eHealth. 

LTO Explored Blockchain Integration

In 2024, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) explored the integration of blockchain technology to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in its services. 

In a meeting with BayaniChain and Western Pacific, LTO officials led by Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II discussed how blockchain could streamline processes and improve service delivery. The initiative was part of the agency’s broader digitalization efforts.

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Supreme Court x Twala

In 2023, the Supreme Court collaborated with blockchain startup Twala to gather insights on drafting regulations for electronic notarization, examining how blockchain could improve the security and efficiency of document verification.

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