Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lifted the moratorium on new information technology parks and centers in Metro Manila, opening another channel for technology investments as his administration advances the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City. 45 exempts IT centers and IT parks from an earlier prohibition on new economic zones in the National Capital Region. The moratorium will remain in place for other types of economic zones. The order directs the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board to resume accepting and evaluating applications for IT-focused economic zones in the capital region. “Applications for the establishment of IT Centers and IT Parks in Metro Manila shall be excluded from the moratorium imposed by AO No.