Sona 2026: Marcos lauds Pax Silica hub amid ‘mounting opposition’

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the Pax Silica hub's economic potential during his State of the Nation Address, drawing criticism from the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan group. This project, which aims to develop a significant industrial zone, has faced growing resistance amid concerns about its environmental and social impacts. The opposition underscores broader tensions regarding foreign investments and the government's economic policies, raising questions about the balance between development and community welfare.