# Philippines digital and AI infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-digital-and-ai-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-07T07:25:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Philippines is undertaking significant investments in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Major telecommunications providers, including PLDT, Globe Telecom, and Converge ICT Solutions, have projected combined capital expenditures of approximately $2.21 billion for 2026 to strengthen 5G connectivity and fiber networks.

Building on these telecommunications investments, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has introduced the Philippine AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM) 2026–2033. Developed in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, this roadmap seeks to secure an estimated $34.4 billion in public and private funding. The plan aims to expand the nation’s AI computing capacity from 50 megawatts to 1.5 gigawatts by 2033, featuring a flagship $14.65 billion public-private AI compute and data hub.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Philippines targets massive digital and AI infrastructure expansion

Philippine telecom operators are committing $2.2 billion to fiber and 5G, while the DICT launches a $34.4 billion AI infrastructure roadmap to expand computing capacity by 2033.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-targets-massive-digital-and-ai-infrastructure-expansion

### 2026-08-31: Philippines telco sector projected to spend $2.45 billion in 2026

Philippine telecommunications companies are projected to spend up to $2.45 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 to bolster digital infrastructure and 5G connectivity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-telco-sector-projected-to-spend-245-billion-in-2026

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