PLDT expands Vitro data center capacity in the Philippines

PLDT Inc.’s data center arm, Vitro Inc., is planning a major expansion in southern Luzon, Philippines, to meet rising demand from hyperscalers and artificial intelligence applications. The company is considering sites such as General Trias City in Cavite for a new 100-megawatt (MW) facility. This project, which could cost up to P40 billion, would be developed in five 20-MW phases.

Vitro’s data center revenues grew 13% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by increased demand for colocation services. Combined revenues from ePLDT and Vitro REIT Inc. rose 21%. The expansion is supported by growing interest from the public sector following Executive Order No. 119, which established a data residency framework for government information, encouraging agencies to use local hosting services.

Currently, Vitro has approximately 62.4 MW of capacity across nine data centers. The company expects IT-ready capacity to reach 44 MW by the end of 2026 and nearly 62.4 MW by 2027. Beyond government projects, the company is targeting the banking, finance, and energy sectors with cloud and AI-enabled services.