Manila, Oct. 7 -- As Filipinos continue to grapple with the magnitude of corruption hounding the country's infrastructure projects, especially flood control, the government is turning to blockchain technology to ensure transparency in public spending-a step towards restoring public trust.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently partnered with the Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) to launch Integrity Chain, which is described as "a blockchain-powered platform designed to embed transparency, accountability, and public trust into national infrastructure projects."
The Integrity Chain, according to the DPWH, aims to "transform infrastructure governance by offering a real-time public dashboard that tracks project ...