BOI, Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications explore collaboration to meet PH’s growing data center demand

MAKATI CITY— As part of an ongoing study on the Philippine data center industry, Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) met with the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Data Center Association of the Philippines (DCAP) for a comprehensive industry briefing at the BOI Main Office on March 13, 2025.

The discussion explored the growing demand for data centers in the country and potential areas for collaboration, particularly in energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and disaster-resilient infrastructure—fields where Japanese companies can bring valuable expertise. DCAP told the MIC that policies such as the Green Lane initiative and the CREATE MORE Act help in positioning the Philippines as a competitive player in the Southeast Asian data center industry.

“This meeting highlighted the growing demand for data centers in the Philippines. The discussions with Japan’s MIC highlighted the country’s robust investment climate, positioning it as an attractive destination and strategic hub for data centers. The BOI provided a comprehensive overview of the Philippine data center industry, showcasing its potential for growth and future collaboration,” said BOI Industry Development Services Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa.

Photo shows (L-R): DCAP Board Member Patrick Signo; DCAP Chairman Steven Davis; BOI Industry Development Services Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa; NRI Manila Manager Hiromu Matsuoka; MIC Attaché Koji Isawa; BOI Infrastructure Division Acting Chief Morinaella Jeusine Torgo; DCAP Board Director Victor Aliwalas; NRI Manila Business Analyst Miguel Campos; NRI Senior Business Analyst Irene Dela Cruz; and NRI Manila Senior Consultant Jonas Dumdum. -END-