We are but stewards of Creation, and so, from the perspective of faith, not even ‘190,000 jobs’ or ‘US$40-70 billion in investments’ can justify destroying the abundant lands of Tarlac

Pax Silica and the AI era: Why data centers, chipmaking and tech hubs could help the Philippines move up the value chain—if rules, safeguards and sovereignty are enforced.

An aerial view shows the proposed 1,620-hectare Pax Silica site at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, on July 27, 2026. (Grig C. Montegrande/Inquirer) The proposed Pax Silica hub…