AGHAM warns Pax Silica turns New Clark City into a U.S. supply hub instead of building real Filipino industry. Critics say the deal locks the country into low-value work for decades.
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Green Energy or Greenwashing? Scientists Warn U.S.-Backed Pax Silica Hub Threatens Philippine Farmers and Local Power Supplies
Government officials tout the 1,600-hectare tech hub as a leap forward for AI and semiconductor manufacturing. But advocates warn it risks displacing local farming communities, straining local water supplies, and relying on fossil fuels to sustain round-the-clock operations.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say waterโnot electricityโmay be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines’ planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.