(November 13 2026) Residents at Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, enjoy swimming in the cold and clear water of Bangut River, and others do washing their laundry, on Thursday November 12, 2026. The residents who rely on spring water for their daily needs, continue to live with fear and uncertainty over their future, they face growing concerns over possible displacement, land acquisition and environmental disruption amid preparations for the proposed US-backed Pax Silica initiative. According to assessments by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the proposed high-tech industrial hub could require an estimated 65 million to 90 million liters of water daily, raising concerns about its potential impact on local water resources and surrounding communities. Photo/Analy LaborANALY LABORANALY LABORANALY LABORANALY LABOR(November 13 2026) Residents at Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, enjoy swimming in the cold and clear water of Bangut River, and others do washing their laundry, on Thursday November 12, 2026. The residents who rely on spring water for their daily needs, continue to live with fear and uncertainty over their future, they face growing concerns over possible displacement, land acquisition and environmental disruption amid preparations for the proposed US-backed Pax Silica initiative. According to assessments by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the proposed high-tech industrial hub could require an estimated 65 million to 90 million liters of water daily, raising concerns about its potential impact on local water resources and surrounding communities. Photo/Analy Labor — ANALY LABOR