PHILIPPINE Blockchain Week 2026 opened with more than a conference — it sparked a national conversation on the future of trust in the digital age.
Held at the SMX Convention Center on June 19, “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance” explored a critical question, “How can technology help governments earn trust—not just promise it?”
Discussions converged on a central theme — how trust is becoming national infrastructure. Speakers explored how blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity can work together to strengthen transparency, improve public services, enhance business resilience, and increase confidence in the digital economy.
In his keynote address, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary David Almirol emphasized that emerging technologies have entered a new phase — one focused on deployment rather than experimentation. He highlighted the Integrity Chain — a collaboration among the DICT, the Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP), and industry partners — aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and public trust through blockchain-enabled systems.
The initiative was further discussed during a panel featuring leaders from DICT, Department of Budget and Management, BCP, and Fintech Alliance Philippines, culminating in the signing of the Integrity Chain memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Highlighting the importance of the MOU, BCP Chair Donald Lim said: “The future belongs to countries that can build trust at scale.”
Beyond blockchain, the summit examined trust across multiple sectors. Discussions explored the growing role of tokenized real-world assets and how digital innovation can expand investment opportunities while maintaining investor protection.
Maharlika Investment Corp. CEO Rafael Consing Jr. examined the relationship between trust, policy certainty, innovation, and long-term economic growth. Executives from UnionBank, DITO Telecommunity, and Philippine Seven Corp. shared how organizations are embedding trust into digital transformation through stronger governance, cybersecurity, and customer confidence.
A major focus of the forum was the role of local governments in digital transformation. Through a keynote and panel led by Philippine Councilors League Chairman Raul Corro, government and private-sector leaders discussed how cities and municipalities can use technology to improve transparency, service delivery, and citizen engagement. The conversations reinforced the importance of local governments in translating national digital policies into services that citizens can trust.
Future of Trust enabled government leaders, regulators, and industry executives to shape the future together through meaningful conversations. An apt opener for Philippine Blockchain Week’s fifth year, the forum signaled a broader ambition: for the Philippines to be not just a participant in the global technology conversation, but a proving ground for trusted innovation, digital governance, and real-world technology adoption.
Philippine Blockchain Week President and Co-Founder Janelle Barretto said: "When government regulators, industry leaders, technology experts, and engaged citizens have meaningful conversations, meaningful change becomes possible."
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 is made possible through the strategic support of our sponsors and partners Bigod Token, Binance by Blockshoals, Vaulnox, Smashpay, Predict Protocol, The Executive Center and many more.