Philippine Senator Bam Aquino has proposed a radical solution for increased government transparency: implementing the national budget on blockchain technology. This move, he argues, will empower Filipinos to track their government spending and bolster accountability. This innovative proposal aligns with Aquino’s stance against online gambling, which he sees as an abuse of trust among Filipinos. To combat this, stricter regulations, including blocking access to gambling apps and websites, are being considered. The initiative aims to leverage the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)’s existing blockchain platform, the first of its kind in Asia, which already publishes financial documents for increased transparency. Local blockchain company BayaniChain, responsible for developing DBM’s blockchain platform, wholeheartedly supports Aquino’s vision. They see blockchain as a powerful tool to create more transparent and accountable government systems. BayaniChain’s technology will integrate the internal DBM system with the public blockchain, further enhancing accessibility of government spending information for Filipinos.