Philippines Digital ID Boosted by IriShield Iris Scanner

Manila, Philippines – September 2025 – At the Manila Tech Summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted how digital transformation in the Philippines is delivering real benefits to citizens. From faster government transactions to broader access to online services, the country is investing heavily in digital infrastructure and identity systems.

Key Digital Transformation Initiatives

• National Fiber Backbone (NFB): set to connect 17 million Filipinos with high-speed internet by 2028.

• Philippine Identification System (PhilSys): rollout of the Digital National ID, accessible through the eGovPH app with biometric liveness verification.

• Free Wi-Fi for All & Bayanihan SIM Project: expanding connectivity in schools and communities nationwide.

• Public Service Integration: Digital IDs accepted for civil registry transactions, financial platforms like GCash and HelloMoney, and transportation incentives such as free rides on MRT-3 and LRT-2.

By July 2025, more than 88 million Digital National IDs had been made available — a milestone in building an inclusive digital society.

(Cre.: BiometricUpdate)

IriShield: Trusted Iris Scanner for Secure Digital Identity

As adoption of digital ID expands, biometric identity verification is critical for trust and security. IriShield, the flagship iris recognition solution from IriTech, Inc., has evolved to support national ID programs like PhilSys by offering:

• Unmatched Accuracy: proven reliability in large-scale ID projects.

• Advanced Liveness Detection: protection against spoofing and fraud.

• Mobile-Ready Design: compact and secure for integration with smartphones and e-services.

• Scalability: enabling governments to onboard millions of citizens quickly and securely.

To further enhance the growth of the Digital National ID project, IriTech has joined as an iris recognition technology provider, helping the Philippines accelerate adoption with high-security, fraud-resistant biometric solutions.“IriShield plays a vital role in ensuring that every Filipino can access digital services safely and conveniently,” said CEO Daehoon Kim.

About IriTech

IriTech, Inc. is a U.S. corporation founded in March, 2000 headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with regional offices in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Russia, India, has grown to be the world leader in human identification by iris recognition technology.

IriTech’s unique and patented iris recognition algorithm is the foundation of highly acclaimed, world-leading technology that contributes to the security and safety of humankind. With more than 25 years in the industry, IriTech’s iris solutions have been trusted by many large-scale governments, NGO and commercial projects. We aim to provide cost-effective yet powerful solutions for system integrators in myriads of applications including national ID, border control, law enforcement, healthcare, education, finance and mobile.

We were top ranked by the US government’s NIST for accuracy, interoperability and enrollment. Our iris recognition technology has also achieved international (ISO) Standards, US (ANSI) and RTIC Standard. Furthermore, we are THE 1ST company to offer iris recognition under direct sunlight, which helps to reduce reflections in the eye.