There are moments when city life reminds us that comfort is not always something we notice until it is gone. A shaded sidewalk. A cooler waiting area. A street that feels less harsh at noon. A row of trees that makes the walk home feel softer, even when the traffic is loud and the air is heavy. That is why the tree-cutting issue along Quirino Avenue in Manila felt personal to many people. According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer report provided, the Department of Environmen