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Marcos brings up Pax Silica initiative in SONA

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Overview

In the video, Marcos uses his SONA address to highlight the government’s push toward “strategic and emerging industries” that can position the country in the global value chain—specifically mentioning:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Luxury goods
  • Technology
  • Logistics

Pax Silica Initiative and Industrial Hub

A major focus is the Pax Silica initiative, described as a US-led, 23-member effort. From this, Marcos says the Pax Silica Industrial Hub will be established as an ecosystem with AI at its core, aiming to:

  • Create quality jobs
  • Accelerate industrial competitiveness
  • Revitalize the economy

He also frames the hub as a strategic component of the Luzon Economic Corridor, calling Cagayan the key location because it is “primed” to serve as a gateway to space and to host the country’s first spaceport.

Spaceport and Rocket Plans

Marcos adds that a sounding rocket launch test is planned for next year, to be conducted in partnership with a South Korean aerospace company, with plans to launch a rocket into space.

Presenters / Contributors

  • Marcos (speaker in the SONA)

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