Henry Aguda

BSP eyes satellite internet access to boost digital payments in the Philippines
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10 February, 2026

BSP eyes satellite internet access to boost digital payments in the Philippines

The central bank is looking to enhance satellite internet for digital payments and financial education, boosting BELA and Paleng-QR PH...
The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia
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22 January, 2026

The Philippines bans Grok, following Indonesia and Malaysia

The Philippines joins Malaysia and Indonesia in banning AI chatbot Grok amid rising concerns over deepfake misuse and non-consensual images.
Philippines orders Tools for Humanity to halt data processing
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21 October, 2025

Philippines orders Tools for Humanity to halt data processing

The NPC orders Tools for Humanity to halt data processing in the Philippines due to consent violations and excessive biometric...
DICT chief backs blockchain for budget transparency in Philippines
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13 October, 2025

DICT chief backs blockchain for budget transparency in Philippines

DICT's Henry Aguda is confident that blockchain can make the Philippine national budget more transparent, highlighting experts and a planned...
Philippine Senate panel tackles blockchain bill
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8 October, 2025

Philippine Senate panel tackles blockchain bill

The Philippine Senate holds its first public hearing on the National Budget Blockchain Act, aiming for transparency in government spending.
Is blockchain key to ending corruption in the Philippines?
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1 October, 2025

Is blockchain key to ending corruption in the Philippines?

After billions lost to DPWH 'ghost projects,' Integrity Chain launches to track budgets and projects on-chain, making every peso visible...