DAMAC Digital is setting its sights on a major data center investment in the Philippines as part of its broader push to expand digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently met with executives of the Dubai-based firm to discuss plans that include building what could become the country’s largest data center facility in Laguna.
The meeting took place in Abu Dhabi during the President’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he was joined by several Cabinet secretaries. The proposed project is seen as a significant step in positioning the Philippines as a competitive location for data centers, cloud services, and emerging digital technologies amid growing regional demand.
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Government Backs Major Digital Infrastructure Push
Following the discussions, Marcos underscored the government’s strong support for the planned investment, noting its alignment with national priorities to strengthen the digital economy and attract high-value projects.
“We are very excited about DAMAC Digital’s planned investment in the Philippines, including what is set to be the largest data center in the country, with up to 250 MW (megawatts) of capacity,” Marcos said in a Facebook post.
He stressed that the project fits into the administration’s long-term vision for growth driven by technology and innovation.
“This positions the Philippines as an emerging data center hub in the region. We continue to welcome investments that strengthen our digital economy, create high-quality jobs, and prepare our country for the demands of the future,” he added.
Malacañang later said the President assured DAMAC Digital that the government would give priority to the project, as it falls within a sector the Philippines aims to develop further under its digital infrastructure agenda.
A Regional and Global Expansion
DAMAC Digital is the digital infrastructure and data center arm of the Dubai-headquartered DAMAC Group. Originally launched in 2021 as EDGNEX Data Centres, the company was rebranded in June 2025 to reflect its broader global ambitions and its alignment with the group’s strategy to become a leader in digital infrastructure.
“The company designs, builds, and operates data centers that support hyperscale wholesale, retail colocation, cloud services, and AI- intensive workloads, with emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity. It also aims to provide infrastructure that meets high-density computing needs and future digital demand,” the Presidential Communications Office said.
Since its launch, DAMAC Digital has expanded its footprint to 11 countries, including the UAE, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Southeast Asia, and Europe. It employs over 100 professionals and is targeting a global capacity of 4,000 MW by 2025, with 55 MW planned in the Middle East by the end of 2025. As part of its Southeast Asia strategy, the company has committed over $3 billion in investments and aims to reach 250 MW of operational capacity by 2026.
Large-scale data center investments like this can translate into more stable digital services, better connectivity, and new employment opportunities, particularly in host areas such as Laguna, while strengthening the country’s ability to support online services, businesses, and future technologies nationwide.
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