In a landmark move for digital governance, the Philippine House of Representatives is set to undergo a major technological transformation next year. Speaker Faustino Dy III has officially declared that the chamber will transition to a fully paperless system and integrate blockchain technology starting in 2026.
A New Era of Legislative Transparency
The announcement was made by Speaker Dy in a video message posted on the official social media accounts of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This came just one day after Congress adjourned following the successful ratification of the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
In his address delivered in Tagalog, Dy emphasized that the shift is a concrete step towards modernizing legislative processes. "In 2026, the House, with the help of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), will start the process towards a paperless Congress and the use of blockchain technology to ensure the integrity, security and transparency of our processes, including the preparation of the national budget," the Speaker stated.
Pioneering Digital Reform in Asia
This ambitious initiative is poised to set a regional precedent. Dy highlighted that upon completion of the transition, the Philippine Congress will become the first legislative body in Asia to utilize blockchain technology to strengthen public trust and operational transparency.
"Once the transition is completed, we will be the first legislative body in Asia to adopt this technology," he affirmed. The Speaker framed the adoption of these digital tools as a method to institutionalize accountability, moving beyond mere promises to actionable reform.
Building Trust Through Concrete Action
Dy connected the technological overhaul to his core philosophy of governance, stating that the reform reflects his long-held position that confidence in government must be earned. He positioned this not as an aspirational slogan, but as a tangible practice to be embedded in the legislature's daily functions.
"We are doing this because we believe that transparency should not only be an aspiration or a slogan. It should be carried out and practiced," Dy explained. He concluded with a direct appeal to the public: "Like what I said then, trust me as your Speaker. We will continue to do our best to make Congress more open, clearer and more trustworthy."
The move signals a significant commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance democratic processes, potentially setting a new standard for legislative bodies across the region.
