[OPINION] Pax Silica and the Philippines: Will we build the future or simply build it for others?

Pax Silica: Are Filipinos really afraid of progress — or afraid of the future?

Philippines launched Pax Silica (1,600 hectares) for AI and semiconductors to climb the tech value chain. With $1T untapped minerals and $50B electronics exports, the nation shifts from assembly to chipmaking—critical for supply chain diversification.