Decision 37 G.R. No. 215988 which could only have been brought by a natural environment, greeted us in our youth. Yet, we have seen over the years the steady creep of steel and cement and the disappearance of many age-old pine trees, which may have witnessed the very history of both the Ibaloi, who occupied the grounds of Kafagway, and the political dynamics of the early settlers of the City of Pines. Commerce is important for human survival, but so is ecology. In addition to upholding what the law contains, let this Decision affirm our human stewardship of the planet. We belong to the land, its waters, and its forests. Protection of the environment on behalf of our present and future communities is progress. During our watch, we will be on constant guard not only on what is done beyond the law, but also against the hastened demise of the natural endowments entrusted to us. WHEREFORE, the Petition is PARTIALLY GRANTED. The March 24, 2015 Temporary Restraining Order, amended on April 19, 2016, is made PERMANENT without prejudice to the filing of an application for a new environmental compliance certificate. This is in compliance with the conditions in the October 17, 2011 Memorandum, as well as Executive Order No. 23, other applicable laws, regulations, and requirements. SO ORDERED. , / WE CONCUR: ANTONIO T. CARPIO Associate Justice Associate Justice