The United States and the Philippines are moving quickly to build an artificial intelligence industrial hub in New Clark City under the Pax Silica initiative, according to a report by Philstar Biz. The project aims to position the Philippines as a significant player in emerging technologies and generate more jobs for the country.
Pax Silica is a strategic framework focused on trans-Pacific cooperation in technology and security, with the AI hub being a key component. The hub is expected to attract investment from US tech companies and foster local innovation in artificial intelligence, including research and development facilities.
Officials from both governments have expressed optimism that the initiative will create thousands of high-skilled jobs and strengthen the Philippines' role in the global AI supply chain. The project aligns with the country's broader digital transformation goals and efforts to diversify its economy beyond traditional outsourcing.