US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton has hailed the Pax Silica project in New Clark City as a source of 'endless jobs' for Filipinos, in a post on the US Embassy's official Facebook page. The claim has drawn criticism on social media, with several commenters calling the initiative a form of 'modern colonialism'.
The online backlash comes amid growing scrutiny of the deal, which will turn part of New Clark City in Tarlac into an artificial intelligence hub under Washington's Pax Silica initiative. Critics have raised concerns over land use, environmental impact and national sovereignty, while Philippine officials continue to highlight the project's economic potential.
