Amid green concerns, DOT says no trees will be affected by proposed mega vaccination hubMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism on Wednesday evening released a lengthy statement addressing the concerns hounding the plan to construct a temporary mega vaccination center on Nayong Pilipino Foundation's (NPF) property at Entertainment City in Parañaque City. “The abrupt cutting of close to 500 trees and other site works on the NPF property will kill the existing ecosystem. The architectural team has made sure to build the temporary vaccination facility around existing grasslands and trees,” the DOT said. The DOT released a proposed design the NPF presented as an option that was considered by the design team of Palafox, based on the final design. It said the option, bearing handwritten notes of NPF officials, was used by the private sector design team.

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2021 11:37 UTC