The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office documents the affected trees at the Barangay Tisa site. Photo courtesy of CCENRO

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A private developer is seeking permission to cut 32 trees and relocate 27 others to clear the site of a planned residential subdivision in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City.

Arcenas Development Corporation’s application is now before the Cebu City Council after the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) endorsed its inspection findings to the Committee on Environment.

The committee, chaired by Councilor Joel Garganera, will take up the request, which is included in the council’s regular session scheduled for August 4, 2026.

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