(November 13 2026) Aerial view of Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Around 600 residents 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(November 13 2026) Aerial view of Sitio Manabayucan, Barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Around 600 residents 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