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A-FLOW launches first of three data centers in Laguna

Published Dec 9, 2025 01:52 pm
A-FLOW, a joint venture (JV) between AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) and FLOW Digital Infrastructure, has launched its first data center called ML1 in Laguna province.
L-R: FLOW CCO Andrew Oon, A-FLOW President Sanjay Goel, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Laguna Jerry Pelayo, ALLHC Chairman Anna Ma. Margarita Dy, DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, Biñan City Mayor Angelo Alonte, BOI Director Mary Ann Raganit, ALLHC President and CEO Robert Lao
L-R: FLOW CCO Andrew Oon, A-FLOW President Sanjay Goel, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Laguna Jerry Pelayo, ALLHC Chairman Anna Ma. Margarita Dy, DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, Biñan City Mayor Angelo Alonte, BOI Director Mary Ann Raganit, ALLHC President and CEO Robert Lao
A-FLOW ML1 Data Center facade
A-FLOW ML1 Data Center facade
ML1 offers an extension to the growing data center cluster, catering to the increasing demand for secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure in the era of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
It is the first of a planned three-building greenfield data center campus with a total capacity of 36 megawatts (MW), with the first phase featuring a six-MW IT load.
“The launch of ML1 demonstrates our commitment to supporting digital transformation in the Philippines, establishing it as a hub that enhances the connectivity and management of data across Southeast Asia and beyond,” said A-FLOW President Sanjay Goel.
He added that, “Data Centers like ML1 are catalysts for digital innovation across businesses, giving the Philippines a competitive advantage on the global stage.”
Goel also highlighted the strength of the A-FLOW partnership, noting that collaboration with key partners and experts across design, architecture, project management, and engineering has been essential to ML1’s development. “The tremendous effort and teamwork involved are the true foundation of today’s achievements.”
ML1 stands out for its strategic location in Laguna, an emerging data center cluster with low risk of geological hazards and flooding. Designed with flexibility in mind, the facility is scalable and customizable to meet diverse customer requirements, from colocation and enterprise users to cloud service providers.
As a carrier-neutral data center, ML1 ensures robust connectivity through multiple points-of-entry (PoE) that provide route redundancies and enhance network resilience. Its infrastructure is built to international design standards, delivering mission-critical reliability and operational excellence with multiple layers of security.
Southeast Asia’s data center market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections of demand to triple in the period through 2023 to 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group (BGC).
The Philippine data center market is projected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9 percent from 2024 to 2030, according to Research & Markets. This is driven by increasing internet penetration, rising cloud adoption, and growing enterprise demand for low-latency, high-performance digital services.
ML1 is poised to meet this demand with a cutting-edge facility capable of supporting large-scale digital transformation.
“A-FLOW is a powerful partnership... Together, they are not just building, they are shaping an ecosystem that positions the Philippines to truly dominate in the global digital economy,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque.
As digital adoption accelerates across industries, A-FLOW said ML1 positions the Philippines as a competitive digital hub, enhancing connectivity and data management across Southeast Asia and enabling businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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