Legal and sovereignty questions

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THE proposed Pax Silica project in New Clark City in Tarlac has drawn public attention due to its scale and implications. Initial reports describe a 4,000-acre site, or about 1,600 hectares, that will host an artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub mainly from the United States. The project is presented as an economic initiative that will attract investments, generate employment, and place the Philippines within emerging technology supply chains. Special arrangements may be granted within the zone, including privileges for foreign entities. These features raise legal questions. Pax Silica is promoted as part of a broader effort led by the US…

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