ML1 Data Center (A-FLOW Campus)
Status: Live / Operational | Location: Biñan, Laguna
Project Overview
Launched on January 19, 2026, the ML1 Data Center is the first building of the A-FLOW campus in Biñan, Laguna. This facility marks the high-profile entry of FLOW Digital Infrastructure (backed by PAG) and AyalaLand Logistics Holdings into the Philippine hyperscale market. The project is strategically located in the "Laguna Tech Corridor," providing a critical disaster recovery and secondary site for the congested Metro Manila area.
The ML1 facility is designed to meet the skyrocketing demand for local data hosting driven by the Philippines' high social media and e-commerce penetration. Architecturally, the building is "AI-ready," featuring flexible floor planning to accommodate future liquid cooling requirements as local enterprises begin adopting generative AI. As part of a larger three-building campus, ML1 provides the foundational infrastructure for global cloud service providers (CSPs) and content delivery networks (CDNs) to localize their traffic. By establishing this hub outside the immediate capital, A-FLOW is pioneering the decentralization of digital infrastructure in the Philippines. The project is expected to create over 500 high-tech jobs and significantly improve internet latency for the 30+ million residents of the Greater Manila Area. Furthermore, the campus utilizes sustainable design practices, targeting LEED Gold certification and integrating with AyalaLand’s broader renewable energy initiatives.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | ML1 Data Center (A-FLOW Campus) |
| Location | Biñan, Laguna |
| Status | Live / Operational |
| Commissioning | January 19, 2026 |
| Total IT Load | 6 MW (Phase 1) |
| Total Capacity | 36 MW (Full Campus build-out) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Biñan |
| Population | ≈ 407,000 (Biñan City, Laguna) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ≈ 3.4 million (Laguna province urban belt / CALABARZON influence) |
| City GDP | ≈ USD 6–7 billion (estimated, driven by manufacturing, electronics, and services) |
| Per Capita Income | ≈ USD 6,500–7,000 per year |
| City Tier | Tier 2 City (Emerging Industrial & Technology Hub) |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location near Metro Manila, strong manufacturing and electronics base, presence of industrial parks and PEZA zones, skilled workforce, robust logistics connectivity, growing IT-BPM and data-driven industries. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | a-flow |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | PAG (Private Equity Backer) |
| Construction Contractor | EEI Corporation / Local Partners |
| MEP Engineering | Aurecon |
| Network Connectivity | Globe Telecom / PLDT / Converge ICT |
| Power Infrastructure | Meralco (Manila Electric Company) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 6 MW (Phase 1) / 36 MW Total Campus |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Distributed Redundancy |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled chillers with variable speed fans |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral with diverse underground ducting |
| PUE Target | 1.35 |
| Energy Mix | Grid-sourced with I-RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | October 2022 |
| Construction Start | December 2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | January 19, 2026 |
| Full Buildout | 2027 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~US$ 200 Million (Campus Total) |
| Funding | Joint Venture Equity & Debt Financing |