Data centers rarely get seen by the public, but they underpin many digital services people use every day—from online transactions and bank transfers to video calls, cloud applications, and AI-powered services.
Their importance is growing as more aspects of daily life move online. Research and Markets values the Philippine data center market at about US$633 million in 2024 and projects it to reach US$1.97 billion by 2030, growing by more than 20% annually. With around 97.5 million internet users in the country, demand for cloud services, streaming, gaming, enterprise applications, and AI is expected to keep rising.
As demand grows, the challenge is not simply to build more data centers, but to develop the infrastructure responsibly.
This need Globe’s strategic investment in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Philippines). Globe views data centers as part of the country’s essential digital infrastructure, alongside systems such as submarine cables, supporting the growing digital economy while strengthening resilience and responsible operations.
“Digital infrastructure works hand in hand with today’s advanced technologies,” said Carl Cruz, President and CEO of Globe. “It enables businesses to operate, governments to deliver services, and people to stay connected. As demand continues to grow, it’s equally important that we build this infrastructure responsibly so it creates lasting value for businesses, communities, and the country.”
For STT GDC Philippines, reliability extends beyond computing capacity. Data centers also require resilient power systems, robust security, and business continuity measures to keep essential digital services running around the clock.
“Customers today expect more than capacity,” said Carlo Malana, President and CEO of STT GDC Philippines. “They want infrastructure that is reliable, energy efficient, resilient, and designed to support their long-term growth. Those considerations influence every decision we make, from how we design our facilities, to how we operate them every day.”
Sustainability is also being built into operations. At its Fairview campus, STT GDC Philippines uses a closed-loop cooling system that recycles water within the campus, reducing reliance on municipal supplies. Construction also used recycled steel and other lower-carbon materials where possible.
Beyond infrastructure, the company says its operations create engineering and technical jobs, support local economic activity, and fund education, livelihood, and shared public-space initiatives.
As demand for digital services and emerging technologies grows, Globe expects data centers to play an increasingly important role in the country’s digital future. Cruz said, “We make sure that we create infrastructure that is resilient, responsible, and ready to support the Philippines for many years to come.”
