Lemuel Lloyd Manalo, program coordinator of the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability , emphasized their stance during a media interview on June 26, 2024, at Ayala Malls Abreeza. He clarified that while they support development in the area, they recommend ensuring that construction aligns with suitable zoning.
9 hectares in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the recently updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan , which dictate permissible activities.However, she emphasized that areas designated as UEESZ are unsuitable for development and should be reserved as green and open spaces, as advised by the City Housing Land Use Regulatory Unit.Advincula confirmed that the 20th City Council, together with relevant national agencies responsible for issuing permits, conducted a site visit.