Singtel reaffirms commitment to Philippines' digital growth after meeting with Marcos
Singtel has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital infrastructure in the Philippines following a meeting with President Marcos. The investment focuses on AI, cloud technologies, and data centers to boost the local economy and create high-value jobs.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing trend of regional digital transformation and the strategic importance of Southeast Asia as a hub for global tech infrastructure investment.
Singapore telecommunications giant Singtel has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its investments in the Philippines following a meeting with President Marcos, citing continued confidence in the country's growing digital economy.
During the meeting on Wednesday, July 15, Singtel executives briefed the President on the company's ongoing investments in telecommunications, digital services, and data centers, which are expected to generate high-value jobs and strengthen the country's technology infrastructure.
In a Facebook post following the meeting, Marcos said the Philippines continues to emerge as an attractive destination for digital economy investments.
"The Philippines is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for investments in the digital economy," the President said.
He noted that Singtel Group's continued expansion would generate more high-value jobs while strengthening the country's digital infrastructure.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in