Capas Mayor Seeks Clarity on New Clark City's Pax Silica Project

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Mayor Roseller Rodriguez of Capas, Tarlac, has urged the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to provide more information regarding the "Pax Silica" initiative planned within the government-owned New Clark City (NCC), located in his municipality. The mayor is seeking "enlightenment" from the BCDA about the project's potential impacts on proximate communities. Mayor Rodriguez expressed concern over the lack of clarity concerning the specific details of how this large-scale development project will affect the communities neighboring New Clark City. He emphasized the necessity of transparent information sharing, particularly regarding environmental impacts, infrastructure strain, and potential effects on the daily lives of local residents. New Clark City is one of the Philippines' significant recent development projects, envisioned as a hub for economic growth and a potential relocation site for functions from the capital, Manila. However, as its development progresses, coordination with and consideration for surrounding areas have become pressing issues. The mayor's call for disclosure highlights concerns about the potential downsides of such development.