Preserving the Convention Center tree park, resolving the Diplomat Hotel development, and directing the release of multi-million funds for Burnham Park are the special gifts President Gloria Arroyo gave to Baguio ahead of its Sept. 1 centennial anniversary.
Saying that Baguio is one of the most unique places in the country, Arroyo, who graced the pre-centennial celebration at City Hall last Aug. 29, made Baguio officials, old timers, and guests happy when she announced that there will be no development within the tree park near the Baguio Convention Center.
The President’s announcement was much welcomed by concerned quarters especially advocates for the preservation of the natural grandeur of Baguio, particularly the remaining patches of forests in this mountain resort.
“We want the surrounding trees to be preserved. I instructed (Executive Sec. Eduardo) Ermita to tell GSIS that any development to be undertaken must be done only in the built up areas and not in any place with plenty of trees,” Arroyo said.
The President received a resounding applause considering that majority of the city officials and the whole Baguio Centennial Commission have stood pat in their resolve not to allow the destruction of the tree park which plays a critical role in the city’s ecosystem.
Arroyo seemed to have fully acknowledged the importance of preserving the tree park when she said that “environment protection is a very high priority in our development agency.”
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