The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has thrown its support behind the proposed Pax Silica Initiative, calling it one of the country's biggest economic opportunities in decades while urging the government to negotiate from a position of strength and ensure robust safeguards protect national interests.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is urging the proposed Pax Silica development to build its own power plant instead of drawing electricity from the Luzon Grid, warning that the project's massive energy demand could strain the country's main power network if left unaddressed.
The Philippines’ planned high-technology hub under Pax Silica in New Clark City is emerging as a major investment magnet, with the project expected to attract up to USD70 billion in investments, create as many as 190,000 direct jobs, and accelerate the country’s push into advanced manufacturing.
The Philippines and the US are racing to seal a framework agreement for the proposed Pax Silica technology hub in New Clark City before year-end, a move that could unlock one of Southeast Asia's biggest platforms for artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing investments.
The US is moving to fast-track the proposed Pax Silica initiative, a flagship technology project that the Philippine government believes could unlock hundreds of thousands of jobs and attract multi-billion-dollar investments from global technology giants, including Taiwan's Foxconn.
ASEAN leaders agreed to draw more investment into critical mineral processing and manufacturing while tightening regional cooperation on exports of sensitive goods, as the bloc seeks to capture more industrial value and protect strategic supply chains.
Andok’s Litson Corp. has partnered with Rockport Power to secure power supply for 16 of its stores, using the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to bring down electricity expenses amid rising operational costs.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have formalized a partnership to advance the country’s energy transition through research, technical cooperation, and policy support for a secure, reliable, and affordable energy system.
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has sealed two agreements with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to turn NIA’s excess water resources into public drinking‑water supply, strengthening water security across Cavite.