New Clark City to host US-backed AI zone

New Clark City to host US-backed AI zone

New Clark City has been designated as the site of a planned 1,619-hectare economic security zone under a United States-led initiative, positioning the Tarlac site as the Philippines’ anchor for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing. Under this project, New Clark City will host the Pax Silica Coordination Office that will bring together technology firms, […]...Keep on reading: New Clark City to host US-backed AI zone

‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction

“Semiconductors and advanced electronics are central to contemporary warfare, embedded in drones, missile systems, surveillance networks, and communications infrastructure.” CAGAYAN DE ORO — Progressive groups and lawmakers strongly opposed the Philippines’ participation in a United States-led initiative that aims to secure global technology supply chains. For them, the Philippine government’s involvement under the “Pax Silica” initiative positi…