The Philippines is drawing significant interest in the data center industry, with 1,505 megawatts (MW) of pipeline investments estimated to be worth over US$1 billion, according to research from the country’s leading property management and consultancy firm.
Roy Golez, Director for Research and Consultancy at Leechiu Property Consultants, shared during the 1st Quarter 2025 Philippine Property Market Report that the data center property segment is now considered the “next frontier for growth.”
Golez noted that interest from the United States and Singapore remains strong, with the 1,505 MW pipeline forming a substantial part of the estimated 1,720 MW in potential supply. These upcoming projects—currently in various stages of planning and implementation—are expected to be located in Clark (Pampanga), Laguna, Cavite, and the National Capital Region.
The potential investment is based on conservative estimated cost per megawatt for data centers in the Philippines ranging from $7 million to $10 million.
At present, the Philippines has a total data center capacity of 215 MW. Leading the market is ePLDT with 122 MW, followed by ST Telemedia with 35.2 MW, and BeeinfotechPH with 15 MW.
Golez said that many of the pipeline projects have already begun their application processes with government agencies. “They’ve definitely been in talks with the country’s top power distributors and suppliers,” he added, noting that the local data center organization is also assisting in site selection.
Luzon is the preferred location for many providers due to perceived security advantages, particularly within industrial parks. Investors are prioritizing access to reliable, cost-efficient, and stable long-term power supplies.
Despite lagging behind regional peers, Golez concluded that the Philippines’ data center sector is poised for growth. He emphasized that the government’s renewable energy targets are boosting long-term confidence and continuing to attract foreign investment.
