Philippines Unveils 'SIKAT' Investment Corridor for AI, Advanced Tech
The Philippines has announced 'SIKAT,' a new nationwide investment corridor focused on AI and advanced technologies. The initiative includes mineral processing in Mindanao and digital infrastructure development in Aurora and Batangas.
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