Blockchain Council of the Philippines

“The Council’s role is more critical than ever this 2026, both in terms of industry partnerships and nation-building,” Buenaventura said. “We look forward to open collaboration with the wider blockchain community.”

Buenaventura has authored three books on cryptocurrencies and has led global discussions at the United Nations, the OECD, and other international forums.

Blockchain Council of the Philippines Names Luis Buenaventura as President The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) has appointed Luis Buenaventura as its new President, reinforcing the organization’s leadership as blockchain adoption accelerates across the country.

Buenaventura represents GCash (Mynt–Globe Fintech Innovations) on the BCP Board in his capacity as Head of Cryptocurrencies. GCash has been a member of the BCP Board since 2022, with Buenaventura playing a key role in strengthening the Council’s initiatives,

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Be part of the Philippine Delegation to the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025! Happening on November 12–14, 2025, this year’s spotlight is on the technologies and ideas reshaping finance, from AI and digital assets to sustainable finance and financial inclusion.

We proudly celebrate our Board Trustee, Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, on his role as Philippine Ambassador to the Singapore FinTech Festival. A true testament to his leadership in shaping the future of law, finance, and technology including blockchain technology.

In light of recent news on the public and private clamour for transparency in governance, our Blockchain Council of the Philippines acknowledges the endeavour, and look forward to working with our leaders.

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These critical budget documents, which authorize government spending and fund releases, are now transparent, trackable, and tamper proof on the blockchain—marking a major step forward in accountable and secure public financial management.

Congratulations to BYC (BayaniChain Ventures) team. Kudos to Paul Soliman for this landmark achievement! Paul Soliman is a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Blockchain Council of the Philippines.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with Bayanichain (BYC), has successfully brought SARO (Special Allotment Release Order) and NCA (Notice of Cash Allocation) on chain.

Congratulations to Chezka Gonzales for being in Forbes' 40 Under 40 for Tech Leadership. Chezka Gonzales is a Blockchain Council of the Philippines' Founding Director, and current Vice-president for Externals. Chezka is also a co-Convenor of Philippine Blockchain Week