Even though the Pax Silica AI Hub is designed to provide many jobs and 70 billion dollars in investments, Ray Talimio Jr. stressed that the government must implement proper safety measures.
However, the former Oro Chamber and RDC-X Economic Development Committee official explained that while the project is proposed for the year 2028, mining sites for copper, nickel, chromite, and silica must also be given protection.
Furthermore, he disclosed that water and power security must be guarded to prevent future problems caused by their massive consumption.
He also explained that the Philippines is rich in strategic earth minerals, which means naval bases and semiconductor hubs must likewise be defended against various challenges in governance and security.
