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Developer Monterazzas de Cebu has denied cutting down more than 700 trees for its project that faced backlash after massive floods triggered by typhoon Tino.&quot;The claim that Monterazzas de Cebu cut down more than 700 trees is grievously false, and we are confident that any evidence that may be presented to assert this narrative can easily be disproven,&quot; the developer said in a<a href="https://web.facebook.com/montpropertygroup/posts/pfbid0263FoWfeNRAhiQrbaynw8SapNPqxw2svgn4XZf1b3Pz4smPbYkpsnGZhWBibxA6w7l?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#"> statement</a>. Monterazzas de Cebu said the area covered by the project was &quot;predominantly covered by grass, shrubs, and small plants, with minimal to no topsoil.&quot;It said that it was indicated in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) the developer submitted to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)- DENR Region 7.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/11/14/denr-cites-violations-in-controversal-monterrazas-project-in-cebu-city-1129">DENR cites violations in controversial Monterrazas project in Cebu City</a></div>&quot;The area could not support agricultural activity and was characterized mainly by non-woody vegetation,&quot; said the developer.DENR Region 7 Assistant Regional Director Eddie Llamedo earlier said that only 11 trees were accounted from the 745 trees within the property. &quot;This is a violation of section 77 of the Presidential Decree 705 or the Forestry Code of the Philippines,&quot; said Llamedo in an interview with Radyo Pilipinas&#x27; Front and Center Program.The developer also cited that there is also misinformation being spread online that linked Monterazzas de Cebu to the widespread flooding in Cebu. &quot;Monterrazas de Cebu is located in Barangay Guadalupe. Liloan, Mandaue, and Talisay, which unfortunately suffered the most severe which is several kilometers away from the heavily flood-stricken areas in impacts,&quot; said the developer. &quot;These areas fall under completely different drainage basins and natural waterways.&quot;<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/11/10/cebu-city-launches-own-probe-at-monterrazas-to-adhere-to-denr-recommendation-1401">Cebu City launches own probe of Monterrazas, to adhere to DENR recommendation</a></div>&quot;To put this in context, it would be akin to suggesting that a development in Tagaytay City caused flooding in Makati City. The locations, watersheds, and flow paths simply do not intersect.&quot;The DENR said that aside from the missing trees, there were also 33 conditions stated in the project&#x27;s Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). Out of that, they found 10 conditions violated.&quot;Regarding regulatory compliance, our track record demonstrates a commitment to exceeding the required mandates,&quot; said the developer.&quot;For instance, in flood mitigation, the DENR required total detention pond capacity of 26,701 cubic meters for the property. Monterazzas proactively installed a system with a capacity of 40,413 cubic meters, representing a 5196 increase over the required standard.&quot;

Developer Monterazzas de Cebu has denied cutting down more than 700 trees for its project that faced backlash after massive floods triggered by typhoon Tino.

Developer Monterazzas de Cebu has denied cutting down more than 700 trees for its project that faced backlash after massive floods triggered by typhoon Tino.

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Monterazzas de Cebu denies cutting down 700 trees

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Nov 15, 2025 10:02 PM PHT

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