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Event Highlights

With the heightened growth of hyperscale data centers globally, the Philippines is emerging as the next big player in the market with the potential of even becoming the next data center hub in Asia Pacific. Definitely, #PHisNext


With much to learn about these data centers, the ECCP together with co-presenters Santos Knight Frank and Quisumbing Torres Law Firm organized the "Rise of Data Centers: Opportunities in the Philippines in 2023" hybrid event last December 7, 2022 to gather experts in the field and interested stakeholders to discuss the growing sector.


Presenting an overview on the Philippine data center market and its key legal due diligence areas were Santos Knight Frank Data Centers Lead Ms. Monica Gonzalez, DCP®, Quisumbing Torres Partner Atty. Alain Charles J. Veloso and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) - Philippines' Director Diane Gail Maharjan.


Meanwhile, setting the tone of the forum with his opening remarks was Santos Knight Frank Chairman and CEO Mr. Rick Santos.


Moreover, the event was hosted by QuisumbingTorres Associate Atty. Felicisimo Agas III and with the panel discussion moderated by QuisumbingTorres Partner Atty. Ina Dominguez.


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Event Details

We are pleased to invite all ECCP members and interested stakeholders in the Data Center Sector to attend this upcoming Hybrid Event :


Rise of Data Centers : Opportunities in the Philippines for 2023

Organized in partnership with Santos Knight Frank and Quisumbing Torres

December 7, 2022 │Wednesday │9:30 - 12:00n

Somerset Central Salcedo Makati and Zoom

FREE for ECCP Members (Physical and Virtual)

Non Members (Physical) : 1,000 │Non Members Virtual : 500


The data center sector in the Philippines continues to receive significant investment interest of which Santos Knight Frank is tracking a total of 220 MW worth of expressed interest, with 90 MW recorded in Quarter 2 of 2022 alone. It is projected that the existing 94 MW total IT capacity of data centers will likely double in the next two to three years. "Several factors are driving interests in the Philippines, including the new Singapore rule on data center construction and the potential incentives for data center investment in the Philippines under the Strategic Investment Priority Plan. Some of the best places for data centers are industrial parks, and we look forward to seeing more industrial park developments to host data center facilities. With about 8,700 MW capacity across the Asia Pacific, the Philippines data center market still has a wide room for growth."-SKF


Furthermore, the ever-increasing demand for connectivity and digitalization drives the growth of global digital infrastructure. The massive amount of capital required to upgrade digital networks is also opening up opportunities for investors in the data center asset class. As investors carve out differentiated strategies and business models to compete in today's interconnected and digital business paradigm, investment in the next generation of data centers will continue to grow.


The First session of the forum will focus on introductory data on how a data center works, its' history and framework, how a data center can be developed in the Philippines, and what incentives and benefits investors can get when investing in a data center project in the Philippines - to be presented by Monica Gonzalez, Director of Occupier Strategy & Solutions and Santos Knight Frank's Data Centers Lead.


In the Second Session to be presented by Atty. Alain Charles Veloso, Partner at Quisumbing Torres, he will focus on key legal due diligence areas for acquiring or investing in data centers in the Philippines, including legal and regulatory framework for Data Centers, Incentives available, and legal challenges and issues to address to encourage more investors in the sector.


They will be joined by key government representatives from the INTER-AGENCY INVESTMENT PROMOTION COORDINATION COMMITTEE [IIPCC] , including invited panelists from the DTI, BOI, PEZA and NEDA.


All participants will receive a copy of the "Guide to Developing and Operating Data Centers in the Philippines" by Quisumbing Torres.


Snacks, Drinks and Coffee will be served during the event. For registration and other inquiries, please contact Julia Ambas at julia.ambas@eccp.com.

Dec 7, 2022

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT+8)

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Somerset Central Salcedo
H.V. Dela Costa St. corner Sanchez St. Makati, 1227 Metro Manila
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Speakers

  • Hon. Rosemarie Edillon (Undersecretary, Policy and Planning at National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA))

    Hon. Rosemarie Edillon

    Undersecretary, Policy and Planning at National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

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  • Ms. Diane Gail L. Maharjan (OIC Director IV, Innovation Staff of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA))

    Ms. Diane Gail L. Maharjan

    OIC Director IV, Innovation Staff of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

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  • Alain Charles Veloso (Partner at Quisumbing Torres)

    Alain Charles Veloso

    Partner at Quisumbing Torres

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  • Monica Gonzalez (Director, Occupier Strategy &  Solutions and Data Centers Lead of Santos Knight Frank)

    Monica Gonzalez

    Director, Occupier Strategy & Solutions and Data Centers Lead of Santos Knight Frank

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  • Ina Dominguez (Partner at Quisumbing Torres)

    Ina Dominguez

    Partner at Quisumbing Torres

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  • Felicisimo Agas III (Associate at Quisumbing Torres / ECCP)

    Felicisimo Agas III

    Associate at Quisumbing Torres / ECCP

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Agenda

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AMNetworking over snacks and coffee
    10:00 AM - 10:05 AMWelcome Remarks (ECCP)
    10:05 AM - 10:10 AMIntroduction of Speaker for Session 1

    Felicisimo Agas III

    Associate at Quisumbing Torres / ECCP

    10:10 AM - 10:30 AMData Centers : Introductory Data, History and Framework

    Monica Gonzalez

    Director, Occupier Strategy & Solutions and Data Centers Lead of Santos Knight Frank

    10:30 AM - 10:35 AMIntroduction of Second Speaker

    Felicisimo Agas III

    Associate at Quisumbing Torres / ECCP

    10:35 AM - 10:55 AMKey legal due diligence areas for acquiring or investing in data centers in the Philippines

    Alain Charles Veloso

    Partner at Quisumbing Torres

    10:55 AM - 11:40 AMResponses from the Government
    Responses from the Government - DICT, DTI and NEDA

    Hon. Jocelle E. Batapa-Sigue (Invited)
    Undersecretary, ICT Industry Development
    Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

    Hon. Ceferino Rodolfo, Ph.D. (Invited)
    Undersecretary, Industry Development and Trade Policy Group
    Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

    Hon. Rosemarie Edillon (confirmed)
    Undersecretary, Policy and Planning
    National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

    Hon. Rosemarie Edillon

    Undersecretary, Policy and Planning at National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

    11:40 AM - 12:00 PMPanel Discussion and Q&A

    Alain Charles Veloso

    Partner at Quisumbing Torres

    Monica Gonzalez

    Director, Occupier Strategy & Solutions and Data Centers Lead of Santos Knight Frank

    Ina Dominguez

    Partner at Quisumbing Torres

    Hon. Rosemarie Edillon

    Undersecretary, Policy and Planning at National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

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This ticket applies to companies and organizations that are members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

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