VITRO Santa Rosa sets new benchmark for scalable, sustainable digital infrastructure with ABB.
ABB has delivered the full electrification backbone for VITRO Santa Rosa, the Philippines’ first AI-ready hyperscale data center, marking a major milestone in the country’s fast-growing digital infrastructure sector.
Located in Laguna, south of Metro Manila, the 50-megawatt facility is currently the largest and most advanced data center in the country.
Designed to support AI, cloud computing, and high-density workloads, VITRO Santa Rosa positions the Philippines more competitively within Southeast Asia’s expanding data center market.
ABB: Meeting hyperscale standards for reliable AI workloads
The facility was built to meet TIA Rated-3 Certification and Rated-4 readiness standards, ensuring high availability and resilience for mission-critical operations. It also integrates at least three independent fiber routes to maintain carrier neutrality and network redundancy — key requirements for hyperscale and AI-driven workloads.
As demand for AI infrastructure, cloud services, and digital streaming continues to accelerate across the region, VITRO Santa Rosa has embedded sustainability into its design and operations. The data center aligns with LEED certification standards, incorporating energy-efficient systems and responsible supply chain practices.
ABB, working alongside local partner Distribution & Control Products, Inc. (DCPI), supplied a comprehensive medium- and low-voltage electrification solution for the site.
This includes ZX2 and SafePlus gas-insulated switchgear, Tmax XT and Emax 2 circuit breakers, protection devices, and M4M power analyzers — components designed to deliver continuous uptime, energy efficiency, and future scalability.
According to ABB Philippines, the integrated electrification architecture allows the facility to scale efficiently as AI workloads grow, while remaining compliant with Philippine regulatory and operational requirements.
“Delivering the world’s most advanced data centers takes global expertise and strong local partnerships,” said Christine Macadamia Penequito, Marketing and Sales Director for Electrification Smart Buildings and Smart Power at ABB Philippines. “High performance starts with reliability—smart solutions that ensure critical power is always available. Through our partnership with DCPI, we are helping power the future of digital infrastructure in the Philippines.”
Collaboration enables world-class, scalable AI infrastructure
DCPI President Vincent Tiamsic highlighted the importance of early collaboration in delivering the project. “Working closely with ABB from the planning stage allowed us to tailor an advanced and compliant solution aligned with VITRO’s requirements,” he said.
“By combining global technology with local technical expertise, we helped deliver a landmark facility that strengthens the Philippines’ position in Southeast Asia’s data center ecosystem,” he added.
For VITRO Santa Rosa, the project represents a significant step in supporting the country’s digital transformation and AI adoption.
“VITRO Santa Rosa marks a major leap in the Philippines’ digital journey,” said Victor Genuino, President and CEO of VITRO Santa Rosa. “Through our partnerships with ABB and DCPI, we are able to scale faster and deliver world-class infrastructure built for businesses operating in the age of AI.”
With hyperscale capacity, AI readiness, and sustainability at its core, VITRO Santa Rosa underscores the Philippines’ growing role as a regional hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.
