VP Sara revives Pax Silica buzz, tells supporter not to stress after 'cannot comment' issue
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte referenced the 'Pax Silica' AI initiative during a speech in The Hague, reigniting public discourse over her previous refusal to comment on the project. She urged her supporters not to be stressed by critics questioning her stance.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in the Philippines regarding foreign-led infrastructure and technology projects.
Manila Bulletin - VP Sara revives Pax Silica buzz, tells supporter not to stress after 'cannot comment' issue
VP Sara revives Pax Silica buzz, tells supporter not to stress after 'cannot comment' issue
Vice President's latest remarks in The Hague revive online discussion of her earlier refusal to comment on the proposed AI industrial hub in Tarlac
VP Sara Duterte's mention of "Pax Silica" during a speech in The Hague revived online discussion over her earlier "no comment" response about the AI project.
She joked that organizer Alvin should not lose sleep over criticism stemming from her refusal to comment on the issue.
Pax Silica is a U.S.-led, 23-nation AI initiative that includes plans for data centers in New Clark City, Tarlac.
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