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Power Wheeling and Open Access for Data Centers in the Philippines
Power wheeling lets Philippine data centers choose their electricity supplier using transmission and distribution wires. Here is how open access works under EPIRA.
Ground Lease for Data Center Philippines: Key Terms and Legal Rules
A ground lease for a data center in the Philippines is governed by the Civil Code and the Revised Corporation Code. Here are the terms that decide the deal.
Data Center Decommissioning in the Philippines: A Data Privacy Guide
Data center decommissioning in the Philippines requires secure disposal of personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules.
Power Supply Agreement Philippines: How Data Centers Secure Electricity
A power supply agreement in the Philippines sits within the Electric Power Industry Reform Act framework. Here is how supply, open access, and ERC rules work.
Can a Foreigner Own a Data Center in the Philippines? The Public Services Act Answer
Yes — foreign ownership of a data center in the Philippines is generally allowed because data centers are not classified as public utilities under the Public Services Act.
Data Center Investment in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Operators
Planning data center investment in the Philippines as a foreign operator? Learn how the Public Service Act, as amended, treats data centers and connectivity.
Data Center Construction Permits in the Philippines: A Clearance Roadmap
A step-by-step guide to data center construction permits in the Philippines, from the barangay clearance and building permit to the fire safety clearances.
Data Center Joint Venture in the Philippines: Ownership and Control Rules
Planning a data center joint venture in the Philippines? Learn how the Revised Corporation Code and foreign investment rules shape ownership and control.
DICT Data Center Regulations in the Philippines: What R.A. 10844 Says
What DICT rules apply to data centers and cloud infrastructure in the Philippines? Learn the DICT's mandate over ICT infrastructure and critical systems.
Data Center Legal Requirements in the Philippines: The Complete Checklist
Data center legal requirements in the Philippines: SEC registration, NTC franchise or VAS rules, building and fire permits, and foreign ownership limits.
Data Center Incentives in the Philippines: PEZA and BOI Registration
Data center incentives in the Philippines come mainly through PEZA registration under RA 7916, with BOI incentives available under the Omnibus Investment Code.