Cambodia and the Philippines have announced a major step towards advancing digital government transformation through a landmark partnership. 

In a joint press conference held in Siem Reap on January 20, Chea Vandeth, Cambodian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, and Ivan John E. Uy, Philippine Secretary for Information and Communications Technology, announced progress in their cooperative efforts to exchange technology and expertise between the two nations.

The collaboration focuses on two flagship digital platforms: Cambodia’s document verification platform, verify.gov.kh, and the Philippines’ eGov SuperApp, a comprehensive platform integrating national and local government services.

“The technical teams from both countries have been working closely to adapt these platforms to address specific needs while fostering innovation and efficiency in public administration,” said a joint statement.

Vandeth highlighted the strengths of the Philippines’ eGov SuperApp, praising its ability to streamline public services and improve government-citizen interactions. 

He emphasised how this technology will serve as a model for Cambodia’s development of the DG SuperApp, aiming to enhance digital service delivery nationwide.

“This cooperation is a milestone in our shared commitment to digital transformation,” Vandeth shared.

“By learning from each other’s experiences, we can make informed decisions about adopting the right technologies, ultimately benefiting both our citizens and our governance frameworks,” he added.

Uy lauded Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh, noting its use of blockchain technology to eliminate document fraud and ensure secure verification.

He expressed optimism about integrating these capabilities into the Philippines’ systems, particularly for verifying national identification cards and academic credentials.

“The Philippines has noted the outstanding features of Cambodia's verify.gov platform,” said Uy, via the statement. 

“It can verify the authenticity of documents such as national identification cards, driver’s licenses, and certificates of civil status, including birth, marriage and death certificates, as well as diplomas and university certificates of Filipino students,” he added.

Beyond technology transfer, the partnership underscores a broader effort to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations. 

Both officials emphasised the importance of fostering collaboration in digital innovation as a means of enhancing regional cooperation.

For the successful transfer of technology on developing of the government document verification platform, verify.gov.kh, and eGov SuperApp, the two ministries have conducted a rigorous training for both ministries' technical teams on the cooperation of the transfer of technology.

“During the staging phase, MPTC's technical team helped DICT integrate QR code technology into verify.gov.ph to authenticate Filipino national ID cards and student diplomas,” explained the statement.

Meanwhile, DICT's technical team demonstrated the eGov SuperApp and discussed its key features to help Cambodia benchmark for developing the DG SuperApp.

Verify.gov.kh, developed by MPTC, is a government platform designed to eliminate document fraud and simplify verification processes.

It provides reliable, time-saving, cost-effective solutions while supporting digital transformation aligned with international standards. 

The platform uses blockchain-secured QR codes for document verification, eliminating the need for printed documents to be stamped.

Similarly, the eGov SuperApp is an integrated, multi-sector platform that consolidates government services into a single online system, streamlining access for citizens.