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DA to study Pax Silica project's effects on Tarlac farming communities
The Department of Agriculture is conducting an assessment of how the proposed Pax Silica development in Capas, Tarlac could impact local farmers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. disclosed the review during budget deliberations in Congress.
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The Department of Agriculture is moving to evaluate potential consequences of the Pax Silica project for farming families in Capas, Tarlac, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Tiu Laurel made the statement during the House committee on appropriations' budget hearing on the DA's 2027 proposed allocation. The disclosure came after Representative Sarah Elago raised concerns about the project's implications for the agricultural sector in the affected municipality.
The DA's assessment will examine how the development could influence existing farming operations and livelihoods in the area. Details regarding the scope and timeline of the impact study were not immediately provided.
The Pax Silica project has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and constituents concerned about its potential effects on agricultural productivity and rural communities in Tarlac province.