Philippines' 'China-free' Manufacturing Strategy Called a High-Risk Bet

Manila's push toward manufacturing supply chains that exclude China represents a high-risk gamble, according to an opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post. The Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica initiatives have drawn support and shown progress, yet the Philippines still confronts numerous obstacles and heavy competition. The commentary frames the strategy as ambitious but precarious, weighing the momentum behind these programs against the difficulties Manila must overcome. No specific figures, timelines, or named officials accompany the assessment. The piece appears in SCMP's Asia Opinion section.