MANILA — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III announced that the House of Representatives will shift to a paperless system and adopt blockchain technology beginning in 2026, making the Philippine Congress the first legislative body in Asia to use the technology to strengthen transparency and public trust.

Dy made the announcement in a video message posted on the House’s social media platforms a day after the Chamber adjourned following the ratification of the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget. He said the move reflects his long-standing belief that confidence in government must be earned through concrete action.

“As your Speaker, I have always said that trust in government is built not by words alone, but by actions,” Dy said.

He described the transition as a key step in the broader effort to reform and modernize Congress.

“Kaya’t nais ko ring ibahagi ang isang mahalagang hakbang na ating tatahakin para sa reforms at modernization ng Kongreso,” Dy said.

As part of the initiative, the House will adopt blockchain technology to ensure the integrity, security, and transparency of its processes, including the preparation of the national budget. The shift will be supported by the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Dy said the move will place the House at the forefront of legislative innovation in the region.

“Once the transition is completed, we will be the first legislative body in Asia to adopt this technology,” he said.

The Speaker stressed that the adoption of digital tools is intended to institutionalize transparency and accountability in the legislative process.

“Ginagawa natin ito dahil naniniwala tayo na ang transparency ay hindi lamang isang adhikain o slogan; dapat ito ay isinasagawa at isinasabuhay.”