Toward the First Operational Blockchain-Based Rice Supply Chain System in the Philippines
By Dr. Arnan B. Araza
Laguna, Region IV-A, Philippines
₱850,000
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Personnel
Salaries for Blockchain Expert, Institutional Expert, RAs
₱250,000
₱250,000 / ₱250,000100%
Fieldwork
transport, meals, accommodation
₱375,000
₱375,000 / ₱375,000100%
System Prototyping (UI/UX – Figma)
₱25,000
₱25,000 / ₱25,000100%
Survey Development & Tools
₱50,000
₱50,000 / ₱50,000100%
Equipment & Software
₱100,000
₱100,000 / ₱100,000100%
Outreach & Dissemination
materials, conferences
₱50,000
₱50,000 / ₱50,000100%
Funded₱850,000
Total₱850,000
Project Timeline
Jul 01, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Literature review, survey tool design, courtesy calls with LGUs and farmer groups
Oct 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Key informant interviews, household surveys, stakeholder workshops
Jan 01, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Data analysis, blockchain framework drafting, prototype demo
Apr 01, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
Dissemination (reports, presentations, outreach materials), roadmap for scaling to SEARCA, DA, PCAARRD, and PhilRice
Meet the Team
Dr. Arnan B. Araza
Lead Scientist / Data Scientist / Blockchain Expert
Responsibility: Oversees framework development
For. Mitsui Chin Sen A. Yu
Research Assistant
Responsibility: Supports field surveys, data collection, and logistics
Aldrin C. Fandialan
Research Assistant
Responsibility: Supports field surveys, data collection, and logistics
Capacity Development & Institutional Expert
Responsibility: Tailors project design to Philippine agricultural context
External Advisors
Responsibility: System guidance from a Senior Software Developer and market strategy from an Agribusiness Expert
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