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I realized recently that I knew those trees—not by species at first, but by habit.
The recent cutting of trees along Quirino Avenue and Roxas Boulevard immediately caught my attention because those roads are part of the weekend routes my daughter and I know well. From our place, we sometimes make our way toward Paco Park, Arroceros, Rizal Park, Intramuros, or the CCP area for our morning jog.
Over time, you begin noticing small things. Which streets stay cooler longer? Which sidewalks become uncomfortable after 9 a.m.? Which trees start flowering during summer? Which areas suddenly feel harsher after one stretch loses shade?
That is probably the problem with how we discuss infrastructure in Metro Manila. We talk about roads, drainage, transport systems, flood control, and utilities, but rarely about trees in the same conversation.
