Palace Urges Students to Submit Position Paper on Pax Silica Initiative
The Philippine government has urged students to submit a detailed position paper outlining their concerns regarding the proposed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone with the United States. Officials stated the government is prepared to listen and address these issues through dialogue.
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