President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the country’s first AI-ready and largest hyperscale data center, the VITRO Santa Rosa (VSR) Data Center, today April 23, 2025, in Barangay Pulong Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
Developed by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT under the PLDT Group, the VSR facility is a significant advancement in digital infrastructure, designed to support cloud services, high-performance enterprise systems, and AI technologies. With 50 megawatts of IT capacity and over 13,000 square meters of space, the center places the Philippines as a leader in digital innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Powered by NVIDIA GPU servers, the data center facilitates large-scale AI adoption, enabling real-time data analytics, automation, and advanced digital tools. It also emphasizes sustainability by sourcing 35% of its energy from renewable sources.
President Marcos highlighted the center’s role in the “Bagong Pilipinas” vision, noting that it is a testament to the country’s future-readiness and commitment to regional development beyond Metro Manila.
The event was attended by various government officials, including DICT Secretary Henry Aguda, DTI Secretary Maria Roque, and Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas. | BChannel NEWS
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