I would like to introduce Maharlika IX, a Filipino-built, neutral Internet Exchange designed to make local interconnection affordable and accessible for every network in the Philippines, from national carriers to provincial ISPs. Our goal is to keep local traffic within the country to lower latency, reduce transit costs, and build a more resilient local Internet. Key Highlights: - Extended Fabric: Our coverage extends across Metro Manila, Rizal, and Bulacan, bringing the exchange closer to member networks. - Fair Access: Simple, cost-effective port pricing designed to give regional ISPs and community networks equal access to content and peering. - Security: MANRS-approved IXP. Our route servers enforce RPKI origin validation and IRR filtering based on PeeringDB AS-SET records, while rejecting bogons. Peering Details: - Route Servers (AS9420): - 163.223.201.1 / 2001:df0:a940::9420:1 - 163.223.201.2 / 2001:df0:a940::9420:2 - Requirements: Please ensure your PeeringDB record and AS-SET are up to date, as our route-server filters are built directly from them.