LEADERS DRIVING DIGITAL TRUST. Members of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) Board of Trustees join government officials on stage during the “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance” at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026. The forum highlighted the Integrity Chain initiative and explored how blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity can strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in the Philippines’ digital future.
Pictured (L-R): Eli Rabadon, Catz Jalandoni, Ida Tiongson, Chezka Gonzales, DICT Undersecretary Sasa Del Rosario, BCP Chair Donald Lim, DICT Undersecretary David Almirol, Philippine Blockchain Week President and Co-Founder Janelle Barretto, Paul Soliman, Luis Buenaventura, and Gelo Wong.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 opened with a strong focus on how emerging technologies can strengthen trust in governance, business, and the digital economy during its flagship “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance.”
Held on June 19 at the SMX Convention Center, the forum gathered senior officials from government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, cybersecurity firms, and technology organizations to discuss how blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity can improve transparency, public services, and digital resilience.
One of the event’s major highlights was the introduction of the Integrity Chain initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP), and industry partners. The initiative aims to leverage blockchain technology to enhance accountability, transparency, and public trust in government systems.
The forum also featured the signing of the Integrity Chain Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by representatives from the DICT, Department of Budget and Management (DBM), BCP, and Fintech Alliance Philippines, underscoring public-private sector cooperation in advancing trusted digital governance.
DICT Undersecretary David Almirol emphasized that emerging technologies have moved beyond experimentation and are now entering large-scale deployment, while Blockchain Council of the Philippines Chair Donald Lim stressed that countries capable of building trust through technology will gain a competitive advantage in the digital economy.
TECH LEADERS DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL TRUST. Government officials, financial executives, technology leaders, and industry experts exchange insights during the “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance” at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, tackling the role of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital governance in strengthening public trust and accelerating digital transformation.
Upper Left: Atty. Raul Corro, Chairman of the Philippine Councilors League, discusses the role of local governments in advancing digital innovation and citizen-centric governance.
Upper Right: CignalTV Head of Programs and Host/Anchor Cathy Yang joins Maharlika Investment Corporation President and CEO Rafael Jose Consing Jr. to discuss the intersection of finance, policy, and trusted digital innovation.
Lower Left: Moderator Catz Jalandoni leads a panel with SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo, Bingo Singapore Pte. Ltd./Bigod CEO Dr. Kamal Anand, PDAX Founder and CEO Nichel Gaba, and Blockchain Council of the Philippines President Luis Buenaventura, exploring blockchain adoption, digital assets, and regulatory developments.
Lower Right: Moderator Anthony Pangilinan facilitates a discussion with DITO Telecommunity Chief Revenue Officer Atty. Adel Tamano, UnionBank of the Philippines Chief Technology Officer Dennis Omila, and Philippine Seven Corporation President and CEO Jose Victor Paterno on building trust through cybersecurity, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation.
Beyond blockchain, discussions explored the growing adoption of tokenized real-world assets, cybersecurity, digital governance, and the role of local government units in accelerating digital transformation. Executives from UnionBank, DITO Telecommunity, Philippine Seven Corporation (7-Eleven), and Maharlika Investment Corporation shared insights on embedding trust into digital services through stronger governance and technology adoption.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN AND WEB3. Philippine Blockchain Week President and Co-Founder Janelle Barretto addresses delegates during the “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance” at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 (PBW 2026). In her remarks, Barretto emphasized the importance of collaboration among government, industry, and technology leaders in positioning the Philippines as a key player in the global blockchain, Web3, and digital innovation ecosystem.
According to Philippine Blockchain Week President and Co-Founder Janelle Barretto, meaningful collaboration between government, regulators, technology leaders, and citizens is key to driving innovation and building a trusted digital future for the Philippines.
