SALEX tree-cutting exempt from protection order, says San Miguel lawyer

San Miguel lawyer clarified that tree-cutting for the SALEX project is exempt from temporary environmental protection orders due to Republic Act 11966, which specifically excludes public-private partnerships from such orders. This legal stance highlights the tension between environmental regulations and large-scale development projects. Given the increasing scrutiny over environmental impacts of major projects, this ruling could set a precedent for future developments, impacting how environmental protections are applied in similar contexts.