The vaccination center is planned to be erected in an 8.5-hectare portion of the park’s property located within a gaming and entertainment complex. Community-based facilities such as sports complex and open grounds should be tapped for the vaccination drive, the groups suggested. The Nayong Pilipino Foundation said 500 trees are expected to be cut down to give way to the construction of the vaccination center. The organizations also pointed out that people’s health is dependent on a healthy environment. Among the signatories of the statement are Greenpeace Philippines, Oceana Philippines, Ecowaste Coalition, Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia, and Move As One Coalition.

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2021 09:22 UTC