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Manila Bulletin devider Technews devider VSTECS and Fastly join forces to accelerate the Philippine digital landscape

VSTECS and Fastly join forces to accelerate the Philippine digital landscape

Published Apr 17, 2026 11:46 am
Pictured during the official launch of Fastly in the Philippines and the formal appointment of VST ECS Phils., Inc. as its country distributor are (from left to right): Adam Basco, SDR lead, Fastly; Jillian Chim, JAPAC marketing team lead, Fastly; Miracle Lim, senior account executive for Singapore and the Philippines, Fastly; Shu Teng Loh, senior sales engineer for Asia, Fastly; Rachel Ler, area vice president for Asia, Fastly; Jimmy Go, president and CEO, VST ECS; Princess Chua, COO and EVP, VST ECS; Angel Go, director and VP for operations, VST ECS; Cherry Centeno, 1st VP and group GM for Value Business, VST ECS; Leo Vallente, 3rd AVP and GM for NTG2, VST ECS; Justin Rivera, manager for TPS Group B, VST ECS; and Melvin Manzanares, assistant manager for TPS Group B, VST ECS.
Pictured during the official launch of Fastly in the Philippines and the formal appointment of VST ECS Phils., Inc. as its country distributor are (from left to right): Adam Basco, SDR lead, Fastly; Jillian Chim, JAPAC marketing team lead, Fastly; Miracle Lim, senior account executive for Singapore and the Philippines, Fastly; Shu Teng Loh, senior sales engineer for Asia, Fastly; Rachel Ler, area vice president for Asia, Fastly; Jimmy Go, president and CEO, VST ECS; Princess Chua, COO and EVP, VST ECS; Angel Go, director and VP for operations, VST ECS; Cherry Centeno, 1st VP and group GM for Value Business, VST ECS; Leo Vallente, 3rd AVP and GM for NTG2, VST ECS; Justin Rivera, manager for TPS Group B, VST ECS; and Melvin Manzanares, assistant manager for TPS Group B, VST ECS.
The Philippine digital landscape is undergoing a massive transformation, but with great speed comes inevitable challenges for security and performance. In a significant move for the local tech industry, VSTECS Phils., Inc. has officially been named the country distributor for Fastly, Inc. This partnership is set to change the game for Filipino enterprises that need to manage heavy digital traffic without sacrificing speed or safety.
As the country’s leading ICT distributor, VSTECS is well aware that traditional internet infrastructure is starting to feel the strain. Whether it is an e-commerce site during a double-digit sale or a financial app handling thousands of transactions, latency is the enemy. By bringing Fastly into the local market, VSTECS is offering a way to process data at the edge.
Edge computing essentially means moving the “brain” of the network closer to the user of the app or website. Instead of data traveling back and forth to a distant server, it stays nearby, resulting in lightning-fast load times and a much smoother user experience for Filipinos nationwide.
It is no secret that cyberattacks are getting smarter. We are seeing a rise in automated bot attacks and sophisticated AI-driven threats that can easily bypass older security systems. Organizations can no longer afford to treat security as an afterthought or a separate “layer” that slows everything down.
Fastly’s platform is built with a secure-by-design philosophy. It integrates content delivery with robust web application and API protection. This allows local businesses to identify and stop DDoS attacks and malicious bots in real time, before they even reach the core network. It provides a shield that stays up 24/7, ensuring that websites and mobile apps remain resilient even under pressure.
The collaboration between VSTECS and Fastly is particularly timely as the Philippines becomes one of the most dynamic digital markets in Southeast Asia. Digital expectations among Filipino consumers are at an all-time high; we want our videos to stream without buffering and our banking apps to be instantaneous.
Through this partnership, VSTECS will utilize its massive network of channel partners to bring these high-performance tools to businesses of all sizes. From large media conglomerates to growing eCommerce startups, the goal is to provide a unified architecture that simplifies modern development workflows.
By removing the trade-off between performance and protection, VSTECS and Fastly are helping Philippine enterprises modernize their operations. This ensures that local companies can compete on a global stage, backed by a faster, more reliable, and significantly more secure digital foundation.

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