City upholds records in blockchain for greater transparency, security
City administrator Vittorio Jerico Cawis said the city government is in the process of uploading confidential and other vital documents in the Blockchain technology adopted earlier by the city aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in public service by securing key government papers.
The system, developed in partnership with BayaniChain Tech Inc. (BYC), covers financial records, bidding processes and infrastructure reports.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the technology will make records accessible to the public, immutable and tamper-proof, including helping curb corruption to foster citizen trust.
Management Information Technology Division (MITD) chief Francis Camarao said blockchain is a digital system that stores information which makes it transparent, immutable and hacking-resistant.
Magalong signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BYC to formalize the city governmentโs adoption of blockchain technology.
The initiative is also part of Baguioโs commitment to Open Government Partnership (OGP), a program promoting open and accountable governance where only four local government units in the country are currently members.
The Mayor said the measure also supports the Summer Capitalโs long-term vision of transforming into a livable, inclusive and creative city by 2043 while ensuring that public interest remains central in governance. – Gaby B. Keith
