Philippines clears Unisys-backed $40M PPP for digital national ID upgrade

The Philippine government approved a public-private partnership worth PhP2.48 billion ($39.59 million) to modernize its national ID system. The PDNI Project will run under a Build-Transfer-Operate scheme with a six-month transition and a 20-year concession, with Unisys Public Sector Services Corporation as original proponent.

• Project valued at PhP2.48 billion ($39.59 million)
• Build-Transfer-Operate scheme: 6-month transition, 20-year concession
• Unisys Public Sector Services Corporation is the original proponent
• Rival bids invited until the fourth quarter