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US Eyes Pax Silica Zone Deal, Philippines Resists Immunity

5/22/2026

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U.S. Undersecretary Jacob Helberg said the United States expects a Pax Silica zone deal with the Philippines within two years.
The Philippines has not agreed to the United States' request for diplomatic immunity for the zone.
Helberg visited a 1,620-hectare site in New Clark City on May 18 with U.S. firms and Foxconn chairman Young Liu, after which the United States and Philippines will set sectoral priorities for the zone.

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U.S. Undersecretary Jacob Helberg said the United States expects a Pax Silica zone deal with the Philippines within two years.
The Philippines has not agreed to the United States' request for diplomatic immunity for the zone.
Helberg visited a 1,620-hectare site in New Clark City on May 18 with U.S. firms and Foxconn chairman Young Liu, after which the United States and Philippines will set sectoral priorities for the zone.