The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a major digital infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia. Rising demand for cloud computing, AI workloads, enterprise digital transformation, and hyperscale infrastructure is accelerating investments in large-scale data center developments across Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Tarlac, and Aurora.
The latest developments are expected to boost regional economic growth, with opportunities in IT services, cybersecurity, infrastructure maintenance, fiber network operations, engineering, and construction across the Philippines.
*Major companies driving these developments include:
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• ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
• PLDT Inc.
• VITRO
• FLOW Digital Infrastructure
• AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
The country is seeing strong investments in:
• AI-ready infrastructure
• Carrier-neutral facilities
• Liquid-cooling readiness
• Energy-efficient operations
• Scalable hyperscale campuses
*Major Upcoming Data Centers in the Philippines
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*1. Narra Technology Park – Tarlac
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*Project Highlights
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• Location: New Clark City
• Developer: ENDECGROUP & Narra Technology Park Development Inc.
• Planned Capacity: 300 MW
• Estimated Investment: USD 2.7 Billion
• Target Operations: Q4 2026
• Energy Source: 100% Clean Energy
The Narra Technology Park is expected to become one of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the Philippines. The project will be developed in three phases of 100 MW each and aims to attract hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise IT operators.
*Key Infrastructure Advantages
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• Strategic location near Metro Manila
• Access to Clark International Airport
• Large land availability for expansion
• Smart-city ecosystem within New Clark City
*2. STT Fairview Data Center Campus
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*Project Highlights
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• Location: Quezon City, Metro Manila
• Total Campus Capacity: 124 MW
• Campus Size: 83,000 sqm GFA
• Operator: STT GDC Philippines
• Design Standard: TIA-942 Rated-3 / Tier III
The STT Fairview campus is among the largest carrier-neutral hyperscale-ready facilities in the Philippines and is designed for enterprises, hyperscalers, and AI-driven workloads.
*STT Fairview 1 Features
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• 24,918 sqm facility area
• 28 MW IT load
• PUE below 1.4
• Liquid cooling readiness
• AI-ready infrastructure
Additional Expansion
The campus will also include:
• STT Fairview 2
• STT Fairview 3
• STT Fairview 4
Each planned with approximately 32 MW capacity.
*3. PLDT Cavite Data Center
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Project Highlights
• Location: General Trias, Cavite
• Developer: PLDT Inc. / VITRO
• Initial Capacity: 100 MW
• Expansion Potential: 500 MW
• Construction Start: Expected in 2026
The project will begin with an initial 20 MW rollout and expand in phases depending on market demand. The facility aligns with increasing cloud adoption and hyperscale requirements in the Philippines.
This development further strengthens Cavite’s position as a growing digital infrastructure corridor south of Metro Manila.
*4. STT Cavite 2 Data Center
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Project Highlights
• Location: General Trias, Calabarzon
• Capacity: 6 MW
• Facility Size: 4,500 sqm
• Type: Carrier-neutral facility
The facility is designed to support enterprise growth and includes direct connectivity to STT Makati, one of the country’s interconnected digital hubs.
*Infrastructure Features
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• Tier III design
• Carrier-neutral connectivity
• Strong interconnection ecosystem
• Enterprise-ready scalable infrastructure
*5. ML1 Laguna Data Center
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Project Highlights
• Location: Binan City, Laguna
• Developers: FLOW Digital Infrastructure & AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
• Initial Capacity: 6 MW
• Expansion Target: 36 MW
The ML1 project is a carrier-neutral hyperscale-ready campus aimed at supporting:
• Cloud providers
• AI companies
• Enterprises
• Digital service operators
The project also received support through government-backed investment incentives and Green Lane approvals from the Board of Investments.
*Aurora Ecozone – Emerging Data Center Hub
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The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is working to attract additional digital infrastructure investments outside Metro Manila.
*Key Drivers
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• Fiber-optic connectivity
• Available land for expansion
• Lower congestion compared to Metro Manila
• Energy-linked infrastructure
Several upcoming data center projects are expected to be announced in Aurora Province.
*Key Market Trends
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The Philippines data center market is increasingly focused on:
• Hyperscale expansion
• AI-ready infrastructure
• Carrier-neutral ecosystems
• Energy efficiency
• Fiber connectivity
• Sustainable operations
• Liquid-cooling support
Industry analysts expect these developments to:
• Strengthen the Philippines’ regional digital position
• Support AI and cloud growth
• Create skilled jobs
• Accelerate regional economic development
*Track the Philippines’ Data Center Opportunities with Confidence
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As the Philippines accelerates its expansion in hyperscale, AI-ready, and cloud-focused digital infrastructure, staying updated on upcoming data centers in the Philippines is essential to remain competitive in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving market.
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