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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 and technology firms from the United States? Do you think this will help the Philippines reduce its dependence on Chinese involvement when it comes to long-term, major economic developments within the country? What is your opinion about the AI supply chain?

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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Author Carlo Carrasco Apr 24

New Clark City To Host AI Hub Under Pax Silica

Following the major announcement of the United States and the Philippines plan of launching a historic economic security zone of four thousand acres, it was revealed recently that New Clark City (NCC) in the Philippine province of Tarlac has been chosen as the site for an industrial hub focused on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the PNA. Some parts in boldface…

The New Clark City in Tarlac will host an industrial hub centered on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and investments on a 1,618-hectare property.

This development comes as the Philippines formally joins the Pax Silica Declaration, a United States-led initiative that seeks to build a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain covering critical minerals, semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

“By joining Pax Silica, the Philippines is ensuring that our mineral resources and strategic location are not simply supporting global industries from the margins, but are actively harnessed to build the industries of the future,” Finance Secretary Frederick Go said in a statement on Monday.

The country’s participation in this initiative signals its intent to play a more active role in the rapidly evolving AI and semiconductor landscape.

This is in sync with the Marcos administration’s target of establishing the Philippines as a regional AI powerhouse under the National AI Strategy Roadmap.

Strategically located within the Luzon Economic Corridor, the Coordination Office is the first of its kind to be established under Pax Silica. It is being designated as a “Golden Node,” a new model for AI-native investment acceleration hubs.

“The Golden Node is not about recreating the factories of the last century. It is about building the manufacturing ecosystems of the next century – AI-native from day one, anchored in the rule of law, and integrated into a network of trusted nations that will define global supply chain resilience for decades to come,” US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said in a separate statement.

New Clark City as next AI hub – Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang said this development places New Clark City at the center of a pivotal transformation, one that will shape a more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready Philippines.

“By establishing this Golden Node, we stand to position New Clark City as a vital link in the global supply chain for advanced technologies and next-generation manufacturing. On the ground, this will translate into more quality job opportunities for Filipinos and greater participation of local enterprises in the growing innovation-driven economy across the globe,” he said.

The BCDA will extend a two-year grace period on lease payments, which will be treated as an unconditional in-kind contribution to support the development of economic cooperation initiatives between the two countries.

Initially referred to as Clark Green City, New Clark City was planned, designed and founded by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA). It has an area of more than 23,000 acres and is designed to accommodate over a million people. The NCC’s formal groundbreaking happened on April 11, 2016. For further information about New Clark City, click here.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Were you surprised to learn that New Clark City has been chosen as the AI-focused site of the 4,000 acre economic security zone of the United States and the Philippines with the Pax Silica initiative? If you have visited New Clark City lately, what can you describe about the place?

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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13 things about Universal Woman Philippines 2025 Jasmine Omay

Jasmine Urquico Omay represented Tarlac, Philippines in the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas and the 12th edition of Miss World Philippines. She represented the country.

BIOGRAPHY

Omay is a Filipino pilot, events host, model and beauty queen from Maligaya, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines. She competed in Miss Tarlac City twice.

On June 6, 2025, Omay turned 27. Here are 13 more things about her:

In 2018, she won the inaugural edition of Miss Midori Clark.

She was Miss Tarlac City 2018 second runner-up.

She was a 2018 Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines finalist.

From June 2018 to July 2022, she attended Tarlac State University in Tarlac City where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management.

She was Ambassadress of the World-Philippines 2019 second runner-up.

She was Miss Tarlac City 2020 first runner-up.

She was Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 first runner-up.

In 2021, she appeared on national television for the first time.

She was a Bb. Pilipinas 2022 finalist.

She was Miss World Philippines 2024 first princess.

She is Universal Woman Philippines 2025.

She was a Universal Woman 2025 finalist.

She was a Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 host.

TIMELINE

Omay is 5’8″ tall. Among her prizes as Miss Midori Clark 2018 were a 300,00-peso cash prize and a 790,000-peso worth of a private pilot license course from Omni Airline Training Academy.

2010s

On January 17, 2018, she represented Maligaya at Miss Tarlac City 2018 and competed against 16 other candidates at the Tarlac City Plazuela in Tarlac City. She was second runner-up to Zoe Kirsten Carlyle.
On May 12, 2018, she represented Tarlac at Miss Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018 and competed against 19 other candidates at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 8.
On August 5, 2018, she competed against 21 other Miss Midori Clark 2018 candidates at the Festa Hall of Midori Clark Casino in Pampanga. She won the title.
She was featured in the January-March 2019 issue of the Fil-Am Wedding Journal.
On June 22, 2019, she represented Tarlac City at Ambassadress of the World-Philippines 2019 at The Eye of The Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, Metro Manila. She was second runner-up to Christine Juliane Opiaza.
On December 27, 2019, she had her first flight at Omni Airline Training Academy.

2020s

On January 16, 2020, she represented Maligaya at Miss Tarlac City 2020 and competed against 14 other candidates at the Kaisa Convention Hall Plazuela in Tarlac City. She was runner-up to Lana Christine Palting.
On October 3, 2020, she competed against eight other Aliwan Fiesta Digital Queen 2020 in a virtual coronation ceremony. She was runner-up to Jannarie Zarzoso.
On June 21, 2021, she had her first ever solo flight as a pilot.
On June 25, 2021, she made her first ever appearance on national TV as a contestant and the daily winner of Miss Luxxe White 2021 on the GMA Network show “Wowowin”, which aired live from Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
On July 31, 2022, she represented Tarlac at Bb. Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
In November 2023, she joined the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila as a show host.
On July 19, 2024, she represented Tarlac at Miss World Philippines 2024 and competed against 32 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She was runner-up to Krishnah Gravidez of Baguio City.
On March 25, 2025, she was officially crowned Universal Woman Philippines 2025.
On July 1, 2025, she hosted the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 press presentation at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila.
On August 11, 2025, she represented the Philippines and competed against 37 other candidates at Universal Woman 2025 in Jaipur, India. She finished in the Top 13.
On February 22, 2026, she co-hosted Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.