Philippines eyes billions in investment from Pax Silica tech hub, but farmers fear for their livelihoods

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A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province, part of the US-led Pax Silica initiative, could attract billions in investment and create thousands of jobs. Farmers and other residents fear displacement, pressure on local resources, and a lack of transparency.

A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province under the United States-led Pax Silica initiative could create thousands of jobs, but residents and experts are raising concerns over transparency, displacement and pressure on resources.