Tulfo Questions PH Capacity to Regulate Proposed Pax Silica Site in Tarlac
Senator Raffy Tulfo has raised concerns about the Philippines' regulatory capacity for the proposed US-led Pax Silica plant in Tarlac. Citing the case of "Chuangxing Steel" which violated environmental laws, Tulfo expressed apprehension over the large-scale development.
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