Philippines' Pax Silica Initiative for Critical Tech Supply Chains: Legal Framework Signing Delayed
The Philippines' Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced that the signing of the legal framework for the planned Pax Silica initiative, aimed at building supply chains for critical technologies and minerals, has no confirmed date, despite an initial November target.
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