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Were they fired or about to get axed? Protecting trees got two employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways in hot water. Fr. Robert Reyes had to intercede for two job order workers of the…
ONGOING news coverage and public debate on the fate of century-old trees along the highway in Naga and Carcar cities and San Fernando town indicate that more Cebuanos are aware of environment issues. In yesterday’s 888 News…
A class suit may be filed by several Cebu mayors after learning that Environment Secretary Ramon Paje will no longer issue tree-cutting permits for road widening projects without an “in-depth review” of other options and public consultation.…
THE “tree doctor” invited to give an independent assessment of the south Cebu trees is expected to arrive tomorrow. Dr. Roger de Guzman is a retired tree pathology professor of the University of the Philippines in Los…
The ongoing dispute between the Departments of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and environmental groups on the fate of the century-old trees lining up the roads of Naga and Carcar cities has…
Further delays in dealing with roadside trees in south Cebu will jack up the cost of long-delayed road widening of the Carcar-Naga road, said former Cebu congressman Eduardo Gullas. He welcomed plans for an independent third party…
The campaign to stop the cutting of roadside trees in south Cebu continues with a “solidarity walk, run, bike” activity today from Naga City to Carcar City and San Ferando town. Mountaineering groups and other volunteers will…
No more chainsaws for now. For three hours, mountain climber Dondon Dimpas sat on a huge branch of a century-old Acacia tree, where he hoisted himself up with a rope, on Thursday night. His peaceful protest frustrated…
Did he or didn’t he? Activists fighting to save the century-old heritage trees from the chainsaws of government expressed elation yesterday after their intense lobbying has reportedly prompted Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson to order his men…
The ongoing tree-cutting in barangay Tina-an, Naga City led some local officials to propose that it be done in the evening in order to avoid traffic congestion. In a press conference early today, Naga City Information Officer…
After six hours, amid the roar of chainsaws, two towering Acacia trees were taken down in Naga City yesterday. Five more are scheduled for cutting tomorrow. As government crews wrapped up for the day past 3 p.m.,…
The cutting of seven century-old trees in Naga City will proceed at 9 a.m. today. A joint team of government agencies will handle the task even as Gov. Hilario Davide III suggested tapping private contractors to speed…
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