( April 24, 2025, 05:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launch of the country's first artificial-intelligence driven data center yesterday, calling it a key milestone in preparing the Philippines for AI and digital expansion. The VITRO Santa Rosa Data Center, built by ePLDT Ventus, is designed to handle hyperscale, cloud and enterprise workloads. The project aligns with ongoing national efforts to improve Internet infrastructure and access, including the National Fiber Backbone and Free Public Internet Access Program. Marcos invited global tech companies to invest in the Philippines, citing infrastructure and talent readiness as key assets. The full transcript of the speech is below: ...
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