AI-Ready VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center Completes Energization

VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT and the data center arm of PLDT Inc. (PLDT), has achieved a significant milestone with the successful energization of VITRO Sta. Rosa (VSR), positioning it as the Philippines’ most advanced hyperscale data center to date.

“As the world increasingly turns to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions and cloud computing, I’m pleased to announce that VITRO Sta. Rosa is now AI-ready,” said Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO of ePLDT and VITRO Inc. “This facility is prepared to host and manage the Philippines’ most robust computing infrastructure, supporting generative AI, large language models, and other high-performance workloads.”

The energization was made possible with the activation of Meralco’s 115kV Switching Station in Sta.Rosa, signaling the data center’s readiness for clients to activate their equipment. Notably, several telecommunications providers, have already established their points-of-presence (POPs) at the facility, alongside other enterprises.

VSR is set to deliver an initial 20MW of IT power by the end of the year and will operate with a minimum of 35% renewable energy. Designed for energy efficiency, the facility leverages the latest innovations in cooling and power redundancy, making it ideal for AI and hyperscale deployments. It will also achieve a Rated-3 certification and is Rated-4 ready, providing the highest level of network diversity and resilience, with a minimum of three fiber routes from PLDT and other telecom providers.

This milestone reinforces the Philippines’ strategic positioning as a premier digital hub in the Asia Pacific, attracting cloud and AI companies to explore the country’s burgeoning digital landscape.

The development also supports PLDT’s vision of establishing the Philippines as a leading hyperscale investment destination in Asia Pacific and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.