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The Philippines House of Representatives has introduced the Public Data Centers Act, aimed at establishing a national network of public data centers to bolster digital infrastructure and data sovereignty. This initiative supports the development of sovereign cloud services, ensuring local data compliance with national laws amidst the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, edge computing, and 5G technologies. Partnerships, such as that between Now Corporation and TCS Partners, highlight ongoing efforts to enhance local data storage and cybersecurity within the framework of the DICT's cloud-first strategy.