STT GDC Phl pushes STT Fairview 1 building completion

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines, a joint venture among Globe Telecom Inc., Ayala Corp. and Singapore-based STT GDC, is advancing in the development of the STT Fairview 1, the first building in the country’s largest carrier-neutral and sustainable data center campus.

The company confirmed on Tuesday that it recently completed the data center’s structural framework — putting it on track for its first-phase activation by the second quarter of next year.

“This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to our promise and highlights our dedication to our valued customers, partners, and stakeholders,” said Carlo Malana, president and CEO of STT GDC Philippines.

“With STT Fairview 1 nearing completion, we are eager to provide our customers with world-class, AI-ready data center solutions that set a new standard in connectivity and innovation,” he added.

Hyperscalers’ growing demands

The STT Fairview campus has a total design capacity of 124 megawatts (MW), built to meet the growing demands of hyperscalers and AI companies requiring high power capacity, advanced cooling systems and secure, reliable data center services.

Once completed, STT Fairview 1 will be one of STT GDC Philippines’ seven data centers nationwide, collectively offering over 150 MW of design IT capacity. These facilities, spread across Metro Manila, Cavite and Davao, all operate on 100 percent renewable energy.

Carrier-neutral

Designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and address the rising demand for AI workloads, the STT Fairview campus is carrier-neutral.

STT GDC Philippines continues to experience robust demand for its services, maintaining strong capacity utilization despite recent expansions.

The Department of Trade and Industry projects that AI will contribute 12 percent — or around $92 billion — to the Philippines’ economy by 2030. Statista forecasts the country’s AI industry to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 28.57 percent, increasing from $772 million today to $3.5 billion by 2030.