THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources-Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR-CAR) is holding a public consultation on key environmental concerns in Baguio City on July 29 at its office conference room. The Baguio City government, in a press release on Sunday, said the discussions will include the draft executive order setting a moratorium on the construction of high rise buildings. Other matters lined up are: Requirements and procedures for the issuance of tree-cutting permits and Environmental Clearance Certificate; geo-hazard status of the different areas in the city; and solid waste management. Last week, Mayor Benjamin S. Magalong said he had initial talks with DER Secretary Roy A. Cimatu and Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año on the possibility of having the President issue an executive order mandating the rehabilitation of Baguio City, a popular mountain tourist destination. The rehabilitation will involve a one-year moratorium on the construction of high rise buildings and a budget allocation for the expansion of the city’s sewerage treatment system.

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