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In Angeles City, Philippines, a legal battle revolves around the fate of 259 mature trees lining Friendship Road—integral to urban greenery and ecological health. The city faces a choice: expand roads to improve infrastructure and traffic flow or conserve these vital natural assets. While government projects assert the need for development, environmental advocates and local residents emphasize the ecological and societal benefits of urban trees, which provide shade, reduce pollution, and mitigate climate impacts.