WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€”The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the local government of Capas, Tarlac, have agreed to pursue consultations to ensure a "balanced and responsible approach" to the Pax Silica initiative. Citing a statement from the BCDA, Palace press officer Claire Castro confirmed that both parties met to continue discussions on the vision

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