Artificial intelligenceAims to attract $21bn in private-sector investment by 2033A data center in Johor state, Malaysia. Through its new artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy launched on Tuesday, the Philippines hopes to attract $21 billion in private sector investment to challenge its Southeast Asian neighbor. © ReutersRAMON ROYANDOYANSeptember 8, 2026 17:41 JSTMANILA -- The Philippines has unveiled an ambitious $34.4 billion, seven-year masterplan to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure nationwide, seeking to pivot from a soft-skills strategy to high-power processing as Southeast Asia's race for digital dominance accelerates.