The United States and the Philippines announced on Apr. 16 plans to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor of the Philippines as part of the Pax Silica initiative. The announcement follows the Philippines joining Pax Silica, an international partnership focused on strengthening economic security through supply chain resilience.
The initiative is significant as it aims to enhance supply chains vital to both national and economic security. The new industrial hub will serve as an Economic Security Zone designed to increase production of inputs critical for U.S. supply chains and allied manufacturing.
Ceferino S. Rodolfo, Undersecretary at the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines, signed a declaration formalizing the country’s participation in Pax Silica. The United States and the Philippines also highlighted their commitment to reinforcing shared supply chains in sectors such as critical minerals, semiconductors, electronics, and other goods through frameworks like the United States-Philippines Critical Minerals Framework.
With this move, the Philippines becomes the thirteenth signatory to Pax Silica alongside countries including Australia, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. More nations are expected to join in future phases.
Pax Silica is described by its organizers as a partnership among nations seeking competitiveness and prosperity through collaboration on strategic industries.
