YCO Malvar One Data Center Batangas: Tier III Dual-Certified Cloud Hub in Philippines
Status: Operational / Active Hyperscale Facility | Location: 1816B Angel Linao St, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Project Overview
YCO Malvar One is a flagship hyperscale data center designed to deliver 12 MW of IT load capacity and strategically located on a 75 MW power-capable campus within the Light Industry & Science Park IV (LISP IV) in Malvar, Batangas, Philippines. Developed to support the country's rapidly expanding digital economy, the facility is purpose-built for hyperscale cloud deployments, enterprise colocation, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, disaster recovery, and mission-critical business applications. Distinguished as the first dual-certified data center in the Philippines to achieve both TIA-942 Rated 3 and ISO 22237 certifications, Malvar One is engineered to meet internationally recognized standards for reliability, resilience, availability, and operational excellence. Positioned approximately 60 kilometers south of Metro Manila, the campus is intentionally located outside major flood-prone areas, congested urban zones, and commercial flight paths, providing enhanced business continuity and reduced environmental risk. The facility offers direct access to key regional fiber routes and multiple subsea cable landing stations, enabling low-latency connectivity to domestic and international networks while supporting carrier-neutral interconnection for cloud providers, telecommunications operators, and enterprise customers. Designed with scalable electrical and mechanical infrastructure, the campus accommodates high-density server deployments, redundant power distribution systems, energy-efficient cooling technologies, advanced fire detection and suppression systems, and multi-layer physical security with continuous monitoring. Its large power reserve allows for future expansion to meet increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Combining strategic geographic positioning, international certifications, resilient infrastructure, and robust network connectivity, YCO Malvar One serves as a critical edge computing, disaster recovery, and hyperscale colocation hub, providing secure, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructure for organizations operating throughout the Philippines and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | YCO Malvar One Data Center Batangas: Tier III Dual-Certified Cloud Hub in Philippines |
| Location | 1816B Angel Linao St, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Status | Operational / Active Hyperscale Facility |
| Commissioning | Operational (Commissioned 2023–2024) |
| Total IT Load | 12.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity (30.0 MW Energized Utility Power Allocation) |
| Total Capacity | 5,392 m² (~58,039 sq ft) net technical whitespace |
| Tier Level | Dual-Certified: ANSI/TIA-942 Rated 3 & ISO 22237 (Availability 3 / Protection 3) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Hyperscale, Enterprise Colocation & Cloud Data Center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Malvar |
| Population | ~74,600 (2024 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Metro Manila (~68 km north) |
| City GDP | USD 18+ billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 5,000 (estimated) |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Emerging Industrial & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location in Batangas' Northern Industrial Corridor; home to the LIMA Estate industrial and technology park; proximity to Metro Manila; access to the STAR Tollway; expanding fiber connectivity; reliable power infrastructure; growing manufacturing, logistics, cloud, and data center investments; attractive site for hyperscale and enterprise digital infrastructure. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | YCO Cloud |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Meralco (Manila Electric Company) Utility Grid Network & SPPI (Science Park of the Philippines) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Asian Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | YCO Technical Infrastructure Teams & Master-Planned by Sasaki & Associates |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral architecture, multiple path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to all major domestic telcos (PLDT, Globe, Converge), and proximity to the Nasugbu Submarine Cable Landing Station (CLS). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility feeds from Meralco LISP IV substation, static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and multi-megawatt standby emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 75.0 MW Total Campus Available Utility Power Capacity (30.0 MW Energized) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency air-cooled chillers with variable speed drives, hot/cold aisle containment, smart BMS controls, and Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density compute racks. |
| Connectivity | High-speed fiber backhaul connecting Batangas directly to Metro Manila CBDs (Makati, BGC) via SLEX/STAR Tollway fiber corridors and international subsea cable gateways. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Utility power grid supply integrated with renewable energy procurement strategies. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2021–2022 |
| Construction Start | 2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Building Expansion Capability |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $50,000,000 USD to $80,000,000 USD Capital Investment |
| Funding | Joint Venture Private Infrastructure Equity (YCO Cloud / Capital Partners) |