Zetrix AI Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine government to develop the country’s public blockchain infrastructure, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia and advancing regional digital connectivity.
The agreement was signed by Zetrix Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of Zetrix AI, My Blockchain Infrastructure Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Zetrix AI and Malaysia’s National Research and Development Agency Mimos Bhd, and the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology.
The collaboration will focus on developing blockchain applications that enable interoperability between the national digital identity systems of Malaysia and the Philippines, while supporting the issuance, verification, and authentication of Philippine government-issued credentials and facilitating cross-border trade.
The initiative is expected to establish blockchain-based infrastructure that allows trusted digital verification between the two countries and supports the exchange of authenticated government information.
The Zetrix protocol currently serves as the foundation of Malaysia’s Blockchain Infrastructure, which was launched in April 2025. The company also operates the international supernode for China’s Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility, supporting cross-border digital verification and trade-related services.
If the project proceeds as planned, the Philippines will become the second country to adopt the Zetrix protocol as the foundation of its national blockchain infrastructure.
The agreement marks an expansion of the Zetrix protocol beyond Malaysia, extending its use to national blockchain infrastructure designed to support digital identity interoperability and government services.
Group Managing Director TS Wong said the agreement represented another step toward the company’s objective of creating an integrated blockchain ecosystem across Southeast Asia. He added that connecting countries through a common digital infrastructure could strengthen regional cooperation and contribute to economic growth by enabling more efficient cross-border digital services.
Zetrix AI has operated in the Philippines for nearly a decade, providing digital government services to several public agencies. These include the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Ports Authority, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
The company’s existing presence in the country is expected to support the implementation of blockchain-based public sector applications under the agreement.
Governments across Asia have increasingly explored blockchain technology to modernize digital public infrastructure, improve identity management, and streamline the verification of official records. Cross-border interoperability has also become a growing priority as countries seek to facilitate trusted digital transactions and reduce administrative barriers.
The memorandum outlines the parties’ intention to collaborate on the development of blockchain applications. Further implementation is expected to depend on subsequent agreements and project execution.
The agreement reflects broader efforts by governments in the region to deploy blockchain technology for secure digital identity systems, authenticated government credentials, and more efficient cross-border digital services.
