US envoy: No announcement on Pax Silica during ASEAN Summit

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MANILA – No major announcement on the Pax Silica Economic Security Zone in Luzon is being planned for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nation...

PAX SILICA. United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pays tribute to Filipino and American veterans during the commemoration ceremony of United States Veterans Day 2026 at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig City on Saturday (Nov. 7, 2026). In a statement, Lipton said no major announcement on the Pax Silica Economic Security Zone in Luzon is being planned for the upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit. (Photo courtesy of DND)

MANILA – No major announcement on the Pax Silica Economic Security Zone in Luzon is being planned for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit which United States President Donald Trump is set to attend, the US Embassy in Manila said on Saturday.

US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton said decisions would be “made in full consultation” with the Philippine government “at the appropriate time.”

“As stated previously and as part of this process, we expect rigorous discussions on impacts to all stakeholders,” Lipton said in a statement.

“We look forward to working alongside the government of the Philippines about this exciting initiative to secure supply chains and attract quality investment in support of economic growth and jobs at home for the Filipino people,” he added.

Malacañang earlier said the Bases Conversion and Development Authority has already submitted a “memorandum” for the Pax Silica Initiative, which would serve as a guide for negotiations and finalization of the deal with the US.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Philippines is awaiting the US response for the draft agreement.

The Philippine chairship of the ASEAN Summit concludes Nov. 15 to 17. (PNA Joyce Ann Rocamora)

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