news Scmp World 2026-07-17

Philippines' AI Hub Plan Criticized for Potential Mineral 'Plunder'

A proposed AI and semiconductor hub in the Philippines, part of the US-backed Pax Silica project, faces criticism for threatening communities and water supply. Critics label the development a potential 'plunder' of mineral resources.

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