The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of the Philippines is preparing a National Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Master Plan that aims to attract approximately USD30 billion in investments by 2033. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and position the Philippines as a regional hub for artificial intelligence, innovation and digital industries.
According to the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, the master plan is currently under review and is expected to receive approval from the Economic Development Council by July 2026. The Philippines AI+ Infrastructure Master Plan will outline the government’s roadmap for AI development, digital connectivity expansion and the deployment of high-performance computing infrastructure over the next seven years.
A major focus of the strategy is attracting private-sector investment in digital infrastructure, particularly from hyperscale data centre operators and AI-related technology companies. The plan projects that national data centre capacity will increase to approximately 1.5 GW by 2033. Current installed data centre capacity stands at around 200 MW, although the DICT estimates this could reach 1 GW by the end of 2026 if planned investments materialise.
The master plan is intended to support the country’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence by expanding computing capacity, strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing the regulatory environment. The initiative aligns with the Philippines’ long-term digital transformation agenda and reflects increasing efforts across Southeast Asia to build the infrastructure necessary to support AI, cloud computing and data-intensive industries.
