Philippines opens first AI-ready data center to support digital growth

Written By Aldo Fenalosa

Phil Star | 24 April 2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday led the launching of the country’s first hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data center in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The 500-megawatt VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center was developed by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT under the PLDT Group.

“As a powerful tool in the digital age, this mega-infrastructure provides essential protection for sensitive data across the public and private sectors,” Marcos said in a speech.

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