Actor Romnick Sarmenta has reiterated his opposition to the proposed Pax Silica project in the Philippines, questioning how the planned AI-focused industrial hub would benefit Filipinos.
In a video shared on his X account, Romnick questioned why the Philippines was being considered for the project when larger countries with more expansive territories could potentially host similar developments.
“Sabi nila, ang bansang Pilipinas ay maliit, masikip, watak-watak na mga isla, at overpopulated. So ang tanong ko, bakit dito itatayo ‘yong Pax Silica na data centers?” he said.
“Bakit hindi sa mga bansa ng mga foreign proponents kung saan mas malawak at wala sigurong madi-displaced na indigenous people at mga magsasaka?” he added.