Senate OKs bill allowing tamper-proof blockchain for budget records

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday passed the Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (Cadena) Act, allowing budget documents to be put in a blockchain that will ensure greater transparency in government spending. The Cadena Act, through Senate Bill No. 1506, was approved 17-0-0 in third and final reading.  This act