At the recent London Blockchain Conference, a delegation from the Philippines presented a joint discussion titled ‘The Philippines – The Golden Digital Era’. The presentation included talks from various speakers and was followed by a panel discussion. The discussions were moderated by Stephanie Tower from nChain.
The speakers at the event included Kelvin Lester King Lee from the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, Edwin Ligot from the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Christina M. Garcia from the Province of Bataan, Kara Mei Herrera from CBMS, and Joseph Silvino Pagdanganan from the Province of Bataan.
In the panel discussion, experts such as Christine Leong from nChain, Christian Pulmano from Ateneo de Manila University, and James Marchant from Block Dojo joined the conversation.
During the presentations, the speakers highlighted the efforts of the Philippines in embracing blockchain technology and digital transformation. They discussed the implementation of smart contracts, the importance of data harnessing, and the use of blockchain in government services and transparency.
The panel discussion covered topics such as the digital transformation of the Philippines, bridging regional data silos, and the role of government in technology adoption. The speakers emphasized the need for government involvement in certain aspects of technology adoption, such as digital identity and eGovernment. They also highlighted the importance of training and upskilling talent in emerging technologies like blockchain.
Overall, the presentations and discussions showcased the Philippines’ commitment to the digital era and the potential of blockchain technology in various sectors such as finance, government services, and education.