DTI, Google explore collab on data centers, connectivity

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to partner with American technology giant Google to pursue investments aimed at enhancing the country's digital infrastructure and capabilities.

- By DEXTER BARRO II

Trade Secretary Cristina Roque met with top officials of Google last week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meeting in Jeju, South Korea, to discuss the potential collaboration.

In a statement on Monday, May 19, Roque said the meeting primarily focused on advancing the country's data center infrastructure and internet connectivity.

She noted that the Philippines already plays a strategic role in the global value chain, pointing to the fact that the country's top exports include electronics and semiconductors.