Philippines Unveils Ambitious AI Masterplan Targeting $34.4B Investment
The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched its AI+ Infrastructure Masterplan (PAIIM), targeting $34.4 billion in investments by 2033. The plan aims to position the Philippines as Southeast Asia's premier AI hub, with at least two US hyperscalers expected to begin constructing 400MW data centers as early as next year.
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