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America’s Pax Silica Prompts P7 Billion Power Expansion In New Clark City

Pax Silica – the United States’ Pax Silica flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security that includes the Philippines – prompted the P7 billion investment of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to ensure a stable power supply for New Clark City in Tarlac province, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) plans to invest nearly ₱7 billion in a dedicated substation to guarantee a stable power supply for New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, anticipating a surge in demand from a planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub.

Joshua Bingcang, president and chief executive officer of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), said the investment promotion agency is currently in talks with NGCP to finalize the project’s details. The grid operator is drafting the alignment plan for the substation, which Bingcang noted should be finalized “soon.”

“Our target with them is by [the] end of 2028, the dedicated power connection should be already installed in New Clark City,” he told reporters last week.

Bingcang added that the BCDA initially offered to fund the project to jump-start construction, with NGCP reimbursing the agency later. However, NGCP declined the offer because the substation is already integrated into its capital expenditures.

Under its Transmission Development Plan 2024 to 2050, NGCP outlined plans to construct the Capas 230-kilovolt (kV) substation to meet the growing power needs of the emerging metropolis. According to the plan, NGCP will allocate ₱6.95 billion to develop the facility.

To facilitate the project, Bingcang said the BCDA is offering land along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) to ensure an unimpeded route for the transmission line into New Clark City. Once operational, the substation is expected to give locators in the AI hub the confidence to manufacture high-value inputs without risking operational pauses due to power shortages.

The AI hub will span more than 1,600 hectares within New Clark City as part of the United States-led Pax Silica partnership, which aims to encourage investment among member countries to bolster the global AI supply chain.

To meet the site’s massive energy requirements, Bingcang said the BCDA expects a foreign investor to build a solar energy project capable of generating up to 500 megawatts. Furthermore, the agency is drafting plans for an embedded power plant to secure baseload power and enhance the hub’s overall energy reliability.

In a separate interview with Business 360, Bingcang disclosed that the BCDA is also negotiating with US investors to construct a dedicated pipeline to transport jet fuel from Subic Bay to Clark International Airport, supporting the logistics needs of companies within the AI hub. The agency is also exploring a separate pipeline along SCTEX to deliver fuel or liquefied natural gas.

Additionally, the BCDA is advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) project for New Clark City’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. According to a bid bulletin published by the PPP Center, the agency aims to conclude the procurement process for a joint venture partner to lay fiber-optic cables across the city by August.

Bingcang noted that all of these infrastructure projects were requested by the US during preliminary talks for the AI hub. Following a visit to the 1,600-hectare site last week, the US will send engineering personnel next month to conduct a site assessment and design a concept plan for the industrial zone.

“Parallel to these technical studies, we will also finalize the commercial arrangement and contractual framework for the project. Within the year, we will be announcing a definitive contract arrangement [with the US],” Bingcang said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think Pax Silica will prompt further infrastructure and energy developments related with New Clark City as the initiative develops further? Do you think there is room for nuclear power to considered in the years to come?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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America’s Pax Silica Prompts P7 Billion Power Expansion In New Clark City

Pax Silica – the United States’ Pax Silica flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security that includes the Philippines – prompted the P7 billion investment of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to ensure a stable power supply for New Clark City in Tarlac province, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface…

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) plans to invest nearly ₱7 billion in a dedicated substation to guarantee a stable power supply for New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, anticipating a surge in demand from a planned artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub.

Joshua Bingcang, president and chief executive officer of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), said the investment promotion agency is currently in talks with NGCP to finalize the project’s details. The grid operator is drafting the alignment plan for the substation, which Bingcang noted should be finalized “soon.”

“Our target with them is by [the] end of 2028, the dedicated power connection should be already installed in New Clark City,” he told reporters last week.

Bingcang added that the BCDA initially offered to fund the project to jump-start construction, with NGCP reimbursing the agency later. However, NGCP declined the offer because the substation is already integrated into its capital expenditures.

Under its Transmission Development Plan 2024 to 2050, NGCP outlined plans to construct the Capas 230-kilovolt (kV) substation to meet the growing power needs of the emerging metropolis. According to the plan, NGCP will allocate ₱6.95 billion to develop the facility.

To facilitate the project, Bingcang said the BCDA is offering land along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) to ensure an unimpeded route for the transmission line into New Clark City. Once operational, the substation is expected to give locators in the AI hub the confidence to manufacture high-value inputs without risking operational pauses due to power shortages.

The AI hub will span more than 1,600 hectares within New Clark City as part of the United States-led Pax Silica partnership, which aims to encourage investment among member countries to bolster the global AI supply chain.

To meet the site’s massive energy requirements, Bingcang said the BCDA expects a foreign investor to build a solar energy project capable of generating up to 500 megawatts. Furthermore, the agency is drafting plans for an embedded power plant to secure baseload power and enhance the hub’s overall energy reliability.

In a separate interview with Business 360, Bingcang disclosed that the BCDA is also negotiating with US investors to construct a dedicated pipeline to transport jet fuel from Subic Bay to Clark International Airport, supporting the logistics needs of companies within the AI hub. The agency is also exploring a separate pipeline along SCTEX to deliver fuel or liquefied natural gas.

Additionally, the BCDA is advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) project for New Clark City’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure. According to a bid bulletin published by the PPP Center, the agency aims to conclude the procurement process for a joint venture partner to lay fiber-optic cables across the city by August.

Bingcang noted that all of these infrastructure projects were requested by the US during preliminary talks for the AI hub. Following a visit to the 1,600-hectare site last week, the US will send engineering personnel next month to conduct a site assessment and design a concept plan for the industrial zone.

“Parallel to these technical studies, we will also finalize the commercial arrangement and contractual framework for the project. Within the year, we will be announcing a definitive contract arrangement [with the US],” Bingcang said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think Pax Silica will prompt further infrastructure and energy developments related with New Clark City as the initiative develops further? Do you think there is room for nuclear power to considered in the years to come?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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America Eyes Philippines Role In New Clark City Economic Security Zone

With New Clark City in the Philippine province of Tarlac chosen as the site for an industrial hub focused on artificial intelligence (AI) under Pax Silica, a planned economic security zone within the said city is being positioned as the United States of America aims to combine predictability and security with the manufacturing speed and scale of Asia, according to a news report by GMA News.

It should be noted that the economy of the Philippines has been slowing down and this new development could be the key to reinvigorating economic growth and attracting more investments from the United States.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the GMA News report. Some parts in boldface…

A planned “economic security zone” in New Clark City is being positioned as part of broader efforts by the United States to build more reliable supply chains for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

During a visit to the Philippines, US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed zone aims to combine “predictability and certainty” with Asia’s manufacturing speed and scale, as global firms reassess supply chain risks.

“This is the site of a planned Economic Security Zone to fuse together the predictability and certainty of American law to the speed and scale of Asia,” Helberg said in prepared remarks delivered in New Clark City.

The initiative comes as US firms seek to reduce dependence on highly concentrated supply chains, particularly for critical components used in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.

Helberg said that while semiconductor chips often dominate discussions, the broader AI supply chain relies on a wide range of inputs—from rare earth elements and metals to motors, packaging, and testing systems.

“For each of those parts, our position today is unacceptably overconcentrated,” he said, warning that disruptions, from export restrictions to sudden regulatory changes—have already caused production delays and uncertainty for companies.

He added that when a large share of critical inputs comes from a single source, “you do not have a supply chain,” but rather a vulnerable system exposed to external shocks.

The planned economic security zone is part of efforts under what he described as the US government’s push to treat economic security as a strategic priority, particularly as demand surges alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies.

Helberg also highlighted the Philippines’ role as a long-standing US partner in the region, calling the project a “partnership of a kind that has not been tried before.”

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think this latest initiative will help the Philippines attract investors from the United States? Do you think this will help the Philippines reduce its dependence on Chinese investment when it comes to long-term, major economic developments within the country?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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America Eyes Philippines Role In New Clark City Economic Security Zone

With New Clark City in the Philippine province of Tarlac chosen as the site for an industrial hub focused on artificial intelligence (AI) under Pax Silica, a planned economic security zone within the said city is being positioned as the United States of America aims to combine predictability and security with the manufacturing speed and scale of Asia, according to a news report by GMA News.

It should be noted that the economy of the Philippines has been slowing down and this new development could be the key to reinvigorating economic growth and attracting more investments from the United States.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the GMA News report. Some parts in boldface…

A planned “economic security zone” in New Clark City is being positioned as part of broader efforts by the United States to build more reliable supply chains for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

During a visit to the Philippines, US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the proposed zone aims to combine “predictability and certainty” with Asia’s manufacturing speed and scale, as global firms reassess supply chain risks.

“This is the site of a planned Economic Security Zone to fuse together the predictability and certainty of American law to the speed and scale of Asia,” Helberg said in prepared remarks delivered in New Clark City.

The initiative comes as US firms seek to reduce dependence on highly concentrated supply chains, particularly for critical components used in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.

Helberg said that while semiconductor chips often dominate discussions, the broader AI supply chain relies on a wide range of inputs—from rare earth elements and metals to motors, packaging, and testing systems.

“For each of those parts, our position today is unacceptably overconcentrated,” he said, warning that disruptions, from export restrictions to sudden regulatory changes—have already caused production delays and uncertainty for companies.

He added that when a large share of critical inputs comes from a single source, “you do not have a supply chain,” but rather a vulnerable system exposed to external shocks.

The planned economic security zone is part of efforts under what he described as the US government’s push to treat economic security as a strategic priority, particularly as demand surges alongside the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies.

Helberg also highlighted the Philippines’ role as a long-standing US partner in the region, calling the project a “partnership of a kind that has not been tried before.”

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think this latest initiative will help the Philippines attract investors from the United States? Do you think this will help the Philippines reduce its dependence on Chinese investment when it comes to long-term, major economic developments within the country?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

‘Meet Payapa’: Cat in viral sacking video rescued by concerned Filipino

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/08/311711/cat-viral-sacking-video-rescued-concerned-filipino/

Backlash mounts over video of youths allegedly abusing pregnant cats in Tarlac

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/06/311561/backlash-mounts-video-youth-abuse-pregant-cats-tarlac/

Filipino high school students win top honors in Southeast Asian science search

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/people/filipino-high-school-students-top-southeast-asian-search-young-scientists-2026/

Filipino high school students win top honors in Southeast Asian science search

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/people/filipino-high-school-students-top-southeast-asian-search-young-scientists-2026/

Kris Aquino calls herself ‘probinsyana’ as she relocates with sons

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2025/11/06/304544/kris-aquino-probinsyana-relocates-sons/

Taho vendor spreads birthday joy by giving free snacks, captured by photographer in Tarlac

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/10/17/303663/taho-vendor-birthday-free-snacks-photographer-tarlac/

‘It’s a prank’: Man jolts sleeping brother awake by dropping metal basin in front of him

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/09/05/301680/prank-man-jolts-sleeping-brother-awake-by-dropping-metal-basin-in-front-of-him/

Viral: Passersby help Pinay retrieve wedding ring that fell in drain in Tarlac

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/08/28/301228/viral-passersby-help-pinay-retrieve-wedding-ring-that-fell-in-drain-in-tarlac/

Bishop Mallari Installed as fourth bishop of Tarlac

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/03/31/294151/bishop-mallari-installed-as-fourth-bishop-of-tarlac/

Gamit ang #recycled materials tulad ng recycled spoons, tansan at iba pa, nakalikha ng bongga at makulay na peacock costume si Bayan Patroller Ernesto Saraos.

#ArtPatrol
#Tarlac

Gamit ang #recycled materials tulad ng recycled spoons, tansan at iba pa, nakalikha ng bongga at makulay na peacock costume si Bayan Patroller Ernesto Saraos.

#ArtPatrol
#Tarlac

LAHAT NG ANTAS
Aparri, #Cagayan (public, private)
Botolan, #Zambales (public, private)
Concepcion, #Tarlac (public, private)
#Laguna (public, private)

#WalangPasok
#EntengPH
#BMPM

LAHAT NG ANTAS
Aparri, #Cagayan (public, private)
Botolan, #Zambales (public, private)
Concepcion, #Tarlac (public, private)
#Laguna (public, private)

#WalangPasok
#EntengPH
#BMPM

Para sa #DengueAwarenessMonth noong Hunyo, nagsagawa ng ilang hakbang ang LGU ng #Tarlac at #Aurora para puksain at maiwasan ang sakit na #Dengue.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

Para sa #DengueAwarenessMonth noong Hunyo, nagsagawa ng ilang hakbang ang LGU ng #Tarlac at #Aurora para puksain at maiwasan ang sakit na #Dengue.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

Isang komunidad ng tribung #Aeta sa Capas, #Tarlac ang tinuturuang magbasa at magsulat ng mga volunteer teacher mula sa grupong Liwanag at Dunong.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

#ALC

Isang komunidad ng tribung #Aeta sa Capas, #Tarlac ang tinuturuang magbasa at magsulat ng mga volunteer teacher mula sa grupong Liwanag at Dunong.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

#ALC

#LoveWins sa story ng LGBTQIA+ couple na ito nang pagawan sila ng tarpaulin at i-celebrate ang kanilang graduation.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat: https://news.abs-cbn.com/expressyourpride

#Pride2024
#ExpressYourPride
#PrideMonth
#Tarlac

#LoveWins sa story ng LGBTQIA+ couple na ito nang pagawan sila ng tarpaulin at i-celebrate ang kanilang graduation.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat: https://news.abs-cbn.com/expressyourpride

#Pride2024
#ExpressYourPride
#PrideMonth
#Tarlac

Marami ang natuwa sa iba’t ibang tricks na alam ng Shih Tzu na si Goomie. Kaya niyang umikot-ikot kapag sinasabihan ng “alam na,” magdasal bago kumain, maglakad gamit ang dalawang paa, at iba pa.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

#Viral
#AnimalPatrol
#DogLover
#Tarlac

Marami ang natuwa sa iba’t ibang tricks na alam ng Shih Tzu na si Goomie. Kaya niyang umikot-ikot kapag sinasabihan ng “alam na,” magdasal bago kumain, maglakad gamit ang dalawang paa, at iba pa.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://news.abs-cbn.com/bmpm

#Viral
#AnimalPatrol
#DogLover
#Tarlac

Patuloy pa rin sa pagsayaw at pagkanta ang netizens sa #Pantropiko ng #BINI!

Good vibes ang hatid ng bidyo ni Bayan Patroller Saldie Ramos na all-out sa pagkanta habang nagpupuno ang sinakyang jeep sa Rosario, #Cavite. Nagpabilib naman ang #Tarlac Männerchor sa kanilang choir version nito.

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Katakam-takam sa mata ang isang #Belen na may iba't ibang mga pagkaing Pinoy tuwing kapaskuhan sa Brgy. Poblacion, Anao, #Tarlac.

Ang “Pagkaing Pinoy #Belen” na ito ay nilikha ng youth group na Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente o YIFI.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://www.abscbn.news/BMPM

Pasko2023
#Christmas

Makulay na #belen na gawa sa kawayan, kusot, dayami, mga retaso, at iba pa ang binuo ng isang grupo para ipakita sa Chapel ng Brgy. Dicolor, Gerona, #Tarlac ngayong #Pasko2023.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://www.abscbn.news/BMPM

#Christmas

Gamit ang mga telang retaso, bumuo ng belen ang grupo ng kababaihan sa Brgy. Poblacion 2, Pura, #Tarlac bilang official entry ng LGU ng Pura sa kompetisyon ng Belenismo.

Para sa mga kaugnay na ulat ng @bayanmoipatrolmo: https://www.abscbn.news/BMPM

#ArtPatrol
#Pasko2023
#Christmas
#Recycled