Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub plan slammed for mineral ‘plunder’
The News
The Philippine and US governments are promoting a hi-tech hub north of Manila as part of the US-backed Pax Silica project, aiming to advance AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals. Critics oppose the development, arguing it involves mineral extraction on contested land, threatening local communities' livelihoods and water supply. The project highlights tensions between investment-driven infrastructure and community rights.
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Project backed by Philippine and US officials
The proposed hi-tech hub is located on a 1,620-hectare (4,000 acres) site north of Manila.
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The proposed hi-tech hub is located on a 1,620-hectare (4,000 acres) site north of Manila.
South China Morning Post- Project backed by Philippine and US officials
- Criticized as infrastructure push over contested land
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Loaded language removedOn a 1,620-hectare (4,000 acres) site north of Manila, a hi-tech hub is pitched by Philippine and US officials as a global gateway to AI, semiconductors and critical minerals.
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The proposed hi-tech hub is located on a 1,620-hectare (4,000 acres) site north of Manila.
South China Morning PostThe development is part of the US-backed global Pax Silica project.
OpinionCritics assert that the project threatens community livelihoods and scarce water supply.
OpinionThe project is opposed by critics who view it as infrastructure development on contested land at the expense of communities.
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