Google to build Chromebook manufacturing facility in Camarines Sur

The laptops will be deployed in public schools nationwide.

Made in Camarines Sur Chromebooks are coming

Made in PH Chromebooks soon

A Chromebook manufacturing facility is set to be established in the Philippines, thanks to a partnership between Google and Allied Corp. Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd.

According to a PhilStar report, the 5,000 square meter facility will be located within the CamSur Uptown Global City, a masterplanned development of the provincial government of Camarines Sur that is in the process of being declared a PEZA-registered economic zone.

Initial production will be 100,000 units per month, scalable to 200,000 units per month.

Initial operations will commence this year, focusing on the local assembly of Chromebook laptops and related education technology devices for deployment in public schools.

The project is in line with the government's goal to fuel economic growth outside of Metro Manila. This also complements an unsolicited PPP proposal submitted by Allied Corp., together with Google and PLDT, covering the provision of education devices, a learning and asset management system, and internet connectivity for 1,000 public schools as a pilot program, with potential expansion to all 47,972 public schools nationwide.

Locally assembling Chromebooks allows us to strengthen supply chains, accelerate deployment, and ensure that learners – especially in regional and underserved communities – have access to reliable digital tools that will prepare them for a globally competitive future, said Aron Saether-Jackson, CEO of Allied Corp. 

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Via: PhilStar