Philippine local government units (LGUs) and barangays are increasingly embracing digital transformation, and DOCONCHAIN is at the forefront of this evolution, providing cutting-edge blockchain-based digital signature solutions to streamline their document handling processes.
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DOCONCHAIN, a Singapore-based startup operating in the Philippines since 2020, is providing blockchain-based digital signature solutions to streamline document handling for Philippine local government units (LGUs) and barangays. By integrating blockchain technology with standard digital certificates, DOCONCHAIN offers a secure and hack-proof online authentication system that combines offline security with online authenticity. Their technology leverages Hyperledger, a private blockchain built by IBM, the Linux Foundation and other major Companies, to encrypt and record every document event, ensuring tamper-proof and verifiable documents throughout their lifecycle.
Several LGUs and barangays in the Philippines have begun adopting DOCONCHAIN's solutions to modernize their operations. For LGUs, the technology secures digital business permits, allowing online payments and providing citizens with digital proof, thus reducing processing costs. In barangays, DOCONCHAIN is in discussions to digitize the issuance of barangay clearances, automating the process and providing digitally issued clearances secured on the blockchain, enhancing verifiability for third parties and reducing fraud.
Beyond local governance, DOCONCHAIN is exploring partnerships with Philippine conglomerates, financial institutions, real estate firms, and academic institutions, highlighting the broad applicability of their secure digital document handling solutions. DOCONCHAIN CEO Olivier P. Bariou lauded the Philippine national government's efforts to digitize transactions, including the launch of the eGovPH Super App with blockchain technology, indicating a favorable environment for their solutions. DOCONCHAIN aims to support the Philippine government's digital transition, recognizing the country's openness to new technologies and the significant potential for their blockchain-based digital signature solutions to contribute to a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric system of governance.
The Philippines' adoption of blockchain for local governance signals a growing global trend towards secure and transparent digital public services.