Eyeing to enhance efficiency, security, and transparency in mass transport networks, Western Pacific International Holdings partners with BayaniChain to introduce a digital infrastructure for the country’s transportation sector called Bagong Pilipinas Transport Chain (BPTChain).
What’s the Significance? According to the involved entities, the launch of BPTChain marks a significant step toward smarter, more sustainable urban mobility, reinforcing the Philippines’ commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology for real-world impact.
Driving the News: The entities involved are
- Western Pacific International Holdings is a private organization that facilitates business growth in Asia and the Pacific region by fostering connections with international stakeholders.
- BayaniChain Ventures is a homegrown blockchain company that offers a Blockchain-as-a-Service platform in businesses by providing multiple blockchain options, including Polygon PoS, Microsoft Confidential Ledger, Hybrid Blockchains, and a specialized Filipino-made Chain.
BayaniChain is the developer of Prismo Technology, a hybrid public-private blockchain.
Key Details: The BPTChain is said to be designed as the backbone of a new, smart mobility ecosystem to ensure seamless integration across various transport services.
- The Role: For the collaboration, BayaniChain will be Western Pacific’s primary blockchain infrastructure partner.
- Blockchain Integration: Thus, the blockchain firm stressed that the Prismo technology will be integrated into the BPTChain as its core infrastructure.
- Aside from blockchain integration, the digital infrastructure will also utilize artificial intelligence technology.
- Why Prismo? BayaniChainn ensured that Prismo’s hybrid blockchain ensures scalability, security, and interoperability, enabling both public and private stakeholders to access and manage transport data without friction.
What to Expect? BPTChain is seen to modernize public transport systems, optimize operations, and enable real-time, tamper-proof data exchange between commuters, operators, and regulatory bodies.
Key quote:
Paul Soliman, the chief executive officer of BayaniChain, emphasized that BPTChain is an example of how technology is starting to enhance the public’s daily lives:
“Transportation is something that affects every Filipino, and for too long, we’ve seen inefficiencies that slow us down. With BPTChain, we’re not just improving the system—we’re building a smarter, more reliable foundation that makes commuting easier and more transparent for everyone. Blockchain ensures security and accountability, while AI optimizes mobility, creating a transport network that works for the people, not against them. This is a step toward a future where technology seamlessly enhances daily life, and I’m proud to see the Philippines leading the way.”
CJ Costales, the chairman and chief executive officer of Western Pacific, shared his perspective on why the company is venturing into blockchain-powered infrastructure:
“Blockchain is no longer just a tool for finance—it’s becoming the foundation of next-generation infrastructure. At Western Pacific, we see it as an essential component in creating more efficient, transparent, and resilient systems that impact millions of lives. The Bagong Pilipinas Transport Chain is our first major step in this direction, proving that blockchain has real-world applications beyond speculation. This is about nation-building, and we are committed to driving technological advancements that shape the future of the Philippines’ digital economy.”
Gelo Wong, the chief growth officer of BayaniChain, expressed his hopes for public adoption as BPTChain is a real-world blockchain use case:
“This is the first time we’re seeing blockchain-powered infrastructure seamlessly integrated into daily life, and commuters won’t even need to know they’re using it. Mass adoption doesn’t happen when people are forced to understand the technology—it happens when it just works. BPTChain is proof that blockchain can be the invisible force behind real-world change at a national level.”
Zoom Out: In 2024, Prismo was chosen as one of the eight projects in the first cohort of Quadratic Accelerator, a Polygon-based web3 accelerator that aims to enable community-first, fair launches for blockchain-based projects.
- In an interview with the writer, Soliman said that multiple government agencies and units have already expressed using blockchain technology in their offices, including the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, and Cavite City.
- BayaniChain’s partnership with the DBM started in 2023 when the executive agency launched Project Marissa to fortify budget document security by employing blockchain technology in a sandbox environment.
- Currently, Prismo has a functioning minimum viable product already implemented within the DBM and is utilized to add security to critical budget documents, including the Special Allotment Release Orders, also known asa SARO.
- Before the end of 2024, the Land Transportation Office, the Philippines’ agency responsible for all land transportation in the country, is exploring the use of blockchain technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in its services.
- On the same time frame was the launch of Prismo’s gas token, $PRSM, using quadratic funding and an augmented bonding curve for its value strength.
What to Watch? Based on Soliman’s interview, Prismo’s standard layer two network launch is expected to happen this quarter.
This article is published on BitPinas: Western Pacific, BayaniChain to Launch Blockchain-Based Transport System in PH
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