Philippines AI Buildout Timeline: $34.4B Plan Targets Massive Data Center Expansion - TechRepublic

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The Philippines is targeting a major expansion of its AI and data center infrastructure to attract hyperscale investment. Image: Generated via Google’s Nano Banana

The Philippines’ $34.4 billion AI infrastructure plan targets 1.5 GW of data center capacity by 2033, as two US hyperscalers evaluate sites.

Sep 9, 2026

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The Philippines wants a much bigger piece of Southeast Asia’s AI infrastructure boom.

The government released the finalized Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan 2026–2033 on Sept. 8, laying out an estimated $34.4 billion investment requirement and a target of expanding AI data center capacity from roughly 50 megawatts today to 1.5 gigawatts by 2033. The Philippine News Agency reportedthat the plan is intended to position the country as a...

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