The Philippine government has started its exploration of blockchain technology use cases, launching a training program for researchers in the government’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Enrico Paringit, a DOST official, reportedly said that the goal of the training is to see how blockchain can play a role in areas like healthcare, financial support and emergency aid. Apart from these, Paringit noted that the department is also taking a look at how blockchain can be used in the issuance of passports and visas, trademark registration and in government records.
While cryptos are a prominent application for blockchain, the DOST official highlighted that the department’s intention is to “build non-cryptocurrency applications.” Paringit said that the aim is to produce blockchain development specialists that could support the government in various applications of the technology.
The program received funding that could cover the expenses for training information technology...
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