PHResidents of Provident Villages in Marikina City are protesting a plan by two construction companies, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Company Limited and Rhodium 688 Builder Incorporated, to cut down 21 large, old trees in the area. The trees, including species such as narra, acacia, and golden showers, have provided shade and environmental benefits to the community for over 50 years. The residents oppose both the tree-cutting and the proposed bridge construction. They have signed a petition with over 500 signatures and delivered it to local officials, including Marikina representatives and barangay captains, as well as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – National Capital Region (DENR-NCR). Community leaders, including the president of the Holy Family Homeowners Association and local clergy, are actively involved in the campaign to protect the trees.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a community's opposition to a development project involving tree-cutting and bridge construction. It includes perspectives from both the residents and the construction companies, though the latter's position is not explicitly detailed beyond their proposal.
