The Philippine government, through initiatives like the National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 (NAISR 2.0) , is actively positioning the country as a regional AI powerhouse. The demand for data centers is growing rapidly, with the Philippine data center market expected to reach 1.3 thousand MW by 2030 . Given the country’s reliance on fossil fuels, a heavy dependence on large data centers could lead to soaring energy costs and a serious environmental impact. This means running AI applications locally on devices such as AI PCs or specialized edge devices can process data at the source. Energy efficiency: AI-capable PCs and edge devices consume less energy than large data centers, reducing the overall carbon footprint.