Data center operators are positioning the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s next major digital hub, citing rising demand for cloud services, hyperscale facilities, and artificial intelligence infrastructure as key growth drivers.
At the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) 2026 in Hawaii, the newly formed Data Center Operators of the Philippines (DCPH) made its international debut, presenting a unified front to global telecommunications and digital infrastructure leaders. The group said the country is ready to support accelerating digital demand, backed by a combined 473 megawatts (MW) of IT power capacity from its member companies.
Among the participating firms were VITRO Inc., ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, YCO Cloud, Digital Halo, Digital Edge Philippines, and A-FLOW — a joint venture between FLOW Digital Infrastructure and AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
Victor S. Genuino, President of DCPH and President & CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc., highlighted the country’s growth trajectory.
“The Philippines is at a point where it can truly position itself as the next digital destination in Southeast Asia. Demand for cloud, hyperscale, and emerging technologies like AI is only increasing, and with the right partnerships, infrastructure, and policies in place, we’re well positioned to support that growth,” Genuino said.
Carlo Malana, Corporate Secretary of DCPH and President & CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Philippines), underscored the industry’s unified stance at PTC.
“For the first time at PTC, we are standing together as a unified industry to showcase that the Philippines is ready and has the collective capacity to meet global demand. By promoting the country as a strategic data center hub and leveraging robust government incentives from the BOI, we are ensuring we are equipped to support the massive infrastructure needs of the international digital economy,” he said.
DCPH said its formation aims to accelerate infrastructure development, enhance connectivity, and advocate for policies that promote innovation and sustainable growth. Key priorities include expanding renewable energy access, securing competitive power rates, strengthening data localization frameworks, and ensuring long-term infrastructure readiness.
Philippine Deputy Consul General Pamela F. Durian-Bailon attended the event, signaling government support for the sector’s expansion and efforts to attract international investment.
Nikolas de Ynchausti, DCPH Trustee and Co-Founder of YCO Cloud, said the group’s investments are geared toward future-proofing the country’s economy. “We are certainly proud to invest back and contribute to the country’s next chapter of growth, with the goal of enabling the entry of new economies and industries to future-proof the nation.”
Industry leaders said the Philippines’ young, tech-savvy population, strategic location, and growing digital economy position it as an increasingly attractive destination for global cloud providers and hyperscale operators seeking expansion in the region.