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US & PH Forge AI Chip Hub in Luzon
17 Apr
Summary
- A 4,000-acre industrial hub will be built in the Philippines.
- The hub aims to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains.
- The Philippines joins Washington's Pax Silica initiative.
The United States and the Philippines are collaborating to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor. This initiative is a key component of Washington's Pax Silica program, designed to secure critical AI and semiconductor supply chains globally.
The Philippines officially joins Pax Silica as the 13th nation, aligning with countries like Australia and South Korea. The new hub aims to serve as a vital staging point for allied manufacturing and strengthen shared supply chains for essential goods.
This partnership, formalized under a trilateral framework with Japan, underscores deepening relations between Manila and Washington. The Luzon Economic Corridor, encompassing Manila and surrounding industrial areas, is strategically positioned for these expanded infrastructure investments.
