The Philippines has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with both countries announcing plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical industries such as semiconductors and electronics.
In a statement dated April 16, the US Department of State said the Philippines became the 13th signatory to the initiative, which frames economic security as part of national security.
The planned site, to be offered as an Economic Security Zone, is positioned within the Luzon Economic Corridor and is intended to support production of inputs vital to US and allied supply chains.
The hub is envisioned as an investment acceleration platform for allied manufacturing, where industrial activities will be guided by market demand and the evolving needs of the Pax Silica network.
“The Philippines, a close US treaty ally, brings to Pax Silica key capabilities and human talent in technology manufacturing, including semiconductors and electronics,” the statement read.
The agreement also builds on broader cooperation frameworks between Manila and Washington, including initiatives on critical minerals and supply chain development, as the two countries mark 80 years of diplomatic relations.
Other Pax Silica signatories include Australia, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, Qatar, South Korea, Singapore, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The partnership seeks to attract private sector investments and strengthen production networks across member countries, particularly in high-value manufacturing sectors.
