Marcos Brings up Controversial Pax Silica During SONA

Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview

In this exclusive interview, US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg discusses the AI battle between Washington and Beijing, talks American efforts to end dependence on China’s rare earths, and gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative.

Marcos brings up controversial Pax Silica during SONA

For the first time, President Marcos has spoken about the US-led Pax Silica initiative amid growing opposition.During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, Marcos touted the proposed industrial hub, saying it would be a "center in the global AI and technology value chain."The President was talking about venturing into various areas, even the unimaginable when he mentioned about Pax Silica."We continue to strive for big…

Dioko calls for responsible research before investing in Pax Silica, AI initiatives

MANILA, Philippines — In response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s  Pax Silica and AI programs, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno called for responsible research before investing fully.A few minutes after Marcos delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, Diokno on X promoted the need for careful research on generative AI investments and Pax Silica.An AI data center named, VITRO Sta. Rosa, under Converge ICT Solutions in…