(November 12 2026) Indigenous Children Students of Manabayucan Elementary School enjoy eating their free school meals beside a dry water pump in Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The Indigenous community, home to around 600 residents who rely on spring water for their daily needs, faces growing concerns over possible displacement, land acquisition and environmental disruption amid preparations for the proposed US-backed Pax Silica initiative. These concerns come just days before the scheduled meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump, where discussions are expected to advance the initiative. Photo/Analy LaborANALY LABORANALY LABORANALY LABORANALY LABOR(November 12 2026) Indigenous Children Students of Manabayucan Elementary School enjoy eating their free school meals beside a dry water pump in Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The Indigenous community, home to around 600 residents who rely on spring water for their daily needs, faces growing concerns over possible displacement, land acquisition and environmental disruption amid preparations for the proposed US-backed Pax Silica initiative. These concerns come just days before the scheduled meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump, where discussions are expected to advance the initiative. Photo/Analy Labor