Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: The capability test

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) have attracted both excitement and suspicion. Supporters see opportunities for major investment in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), electronics and advanced manufacturing. Critics raise concerns about foreign influence, land use, tax incentives, environmental risks and whether Filipinos will truly benefit. These concerns are valid. But before judging the