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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has returned the application of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for a tree-cutting permit in Marikina City related to the Metro Manila Bridges Project.
Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna shared the development during a budget hearing on Wednesday after Gabriela party-list Rep. Sarah Elago raised concerns from Marikina City residents and environmentalists that the project threatens over 1,000 trees and plants.
“Nakukonsidera po ba itong ganitong tipo ng mga sitwasyon sa pag-aapruba ninyo ng ganitong tipo ng mga proyekto at pagbibigay ninyo ng environmental compliance certificates?” Elago asked the DENR during her interpellation at the hearing for the agency’s P28.04 billion proposed budget for 2027.
(Do you consider these types of situations when you approve these types of projects and issue environmental compliance certificates?)
