SciCommPH urges review before Pax Silica deal, saying 'No terms, no commitment'
Science Communicators Philippines (SciCommPH) is calling for greater transparency regarding the U.S.-led Pax Silica Initiative in the Philippines. The initiative aims to secure supply chains for AI and semiconductors to reduce reliance on China.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant geopolitical and economic move to establish the Philippines as a hub for AI and semiconductor manufacturing.
Manila Bulletin - SciCommPH urges review before Pax Silica deal, saying 'No terms, no commitment'
SciCommPH urges review before Pax Silica deal, saying 'No terms, no commitment'
“If the 20th century ran on oil and steel, the 21st century runs on computers and the minerals that feed it,” said Jacob Helberg, the American undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs. The statement reflects the rationale behind the United States’ Pax Silica Initiative, an international coalition launched in December 2025 to secure supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and critical minerals.
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