DBM piloting AI, blockchain amid corruption scandalConcerned about how to effectively manage and track public funds, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is piloting a blockchain system to prevent misuse and support ongoing investigations into public spending. Concerned about how to effectively manage and track public funds, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is piloting a blockchain system to prevent misuse and support ongoing investigations into public spending. Right now, I’m talking with blockchain experts because I want them to review our system,” she said. Del Rosario said the blockchain system aims to ensure that public funds reach their intended projects, particularly in cases involving the courts or audits. If implemented effectively, Rivera said blockchain could enhance transparency and credibility, reassuring investors that public funds are monitored in real time and leakages are being curtailed.

Source: Philippine Star December 25, 2025 00:26 UTC