E-GOVERNMENT solutions provider MyEG Philippines, Inc. is tapping Hong Kong’s Finda International Consultancy and Management to provide a system for real-time cross-border authentication services in the country.
The digital solutions platform said in a statement on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Finda to provide biometric authentication services.
“We are excited to bring this one-of-a-kind technology solutions in the country. This is a remarkable step in ensuring the digital security of the Filipinos. You can expect MyEG to continue its commitment to provide seamless e-solutions for the efficiency of government agencies,” MyEG Philippines President Ron Aquino said in the statement.
The company said the partnership will help it in “(providing) an efficient and economical border access and control, and (broadening) applications to cross border financial transactions.”
MyEG Philippines said Finda is known for its live-facial-recognition system that helps in real-ID authentication commonly used for transactions with the government, financial institutions and health insurance firms.
“Philippines is a strategic market for our company because we see the increasing need and demand for e-solutions amidst discussions on digital security in the country,” Finda Director Chen Yingjie was quoted as saying in the statement.
In its website, MyEG Philippines said it currently provides the link to the National Bureau of Investigation’s Online Clearance and Payment System, through the services of I-Pay Commerce Ventures, Inc. — Denise A. Valdez
