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Pax Silica Initiative – Philippines
April 19 , 2026
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- The Philippines joined the US-led Pax Silica to strengthen global semiconductor and technology supply chains.
- The initiative is led by the United States to secure the full technology supply chain from raw materials to advanced chip manufacturing.
- A 4,000-acre industrial hub will be developed in the Luzon Economic Corridor in the Philippines.
- The hub will focus on semiconductors, electronics, and the processing of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and copper.
- The Philippines becomes the 13th member of the initiative, joining countries like India, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, and the UAE.
- The programme promotes “friend-shoring” to reduce dependence on China and strengthen allied supply chains.
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