Myths vs facts: BCDA allays fears on controversial Pax Silica project

MANILA, Philippines — The Pax Silica project has been one of the most talked-about topics in recent weeks, with the government describing it as a long-term investment that will spur economic expansion.

However, civil society groups have been protesting the establishment of the 1,619-hectare (4,000-acre) economic security zone under the Luzon Economic Corridor, arguing that the ...