Metro Manila as the center of socio-economic activities in the country has to keep up with growing demands for more infrastructures have been built resulting in the fast deterioration of the environment. For roads and buildings to be built, hundreds of trees and foliage are cut down instead of incorporating them in the construction plan. Oftentimes we also cut down trees when we build or renovate our houses.

Jocson, L. (2016, May 3). Plant more trees to lessen heat in the city. The Manila Times, p. B7.