Science group urges govt to study Pax Silica before commitment
Science Communicators Philippines has urged the government to conduct an independent, science-based assessment of the Pax Silica industrial hub project. The group argues that the project's terms and data remain opaque despite its massive scale and economic promises.
Why it matters
The call for transparency in large-scale industrial and AI infrastructure projects reflects broader concerns about economic development and environmental accountability.
MANILA, Philippines - The government has been urged to study the terms of Pax Silica, an agreement which would build supply chains for artificial intelligence, through a scientific study before it can set a commitment, according to a group. In a statement, Science Communicators Philippines (SciCommPH) said it recognized the potential of Pax Silica to bring much-needed advanced manufacturing, semiconductor development, artificial intelligence, and international scientific cooperation opportunities into the country.'If properly planned and governed, the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City stands to generate quality jobs, strengthen Philippine research and industry, retain Filipino scientific and engineering talent, and help the country move beyond exporting raw materials and performing lower-value work,'' the group said. However, the group said that while it was not opposed to technology, industrialization, or international cooperation, they 'cannot endorse Pax Silica while its essential terms remain undisclosed.'
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