Official statement from PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc.

Why the statement was issued

PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc. released this official statement after ongoing coordination around the Adopt-a-Tree project along the Tacloban Bypass Road raised questions that required further legal and policy review. The organization had already invested in public preparation, partner coordination, and field activity around the planned kickoff, but it chose to put the clarification process first.

The statement made clear that the postponement was not a retreat from the advocacy. It was a public acknowledgement that environmental action must move in step with road-safety policy, inter-agency coordination, and formal review processes when work is taking place along a national-road corridor.

What the statement placed on record

• The Adopt-a-Tree kickoff was postponed indefinitely while policy and coordination questions were being addressed.
• PH Haiyan remained committed to greener public infrastructure and climate-resilient roadside planting in Tacloban.
• The organization chose transparency with supporters, volunteers, and partner agencies instead of proceeding with an event while key issues were unresolved.

Why the update matters

This statement captured an important part of PH Haiyan’s public record: the ability to treat a delay as a matter of accountability rather than confusion. By informing the public directly, the organization kept the campaign credible and made clear that responsible advocacy includes compliance, documentation, and public notice.

It also marked the transition from a public launch effort to a deeper policy conversation about what kind of roadside greening is possible, lawful, and sustainable in Tacloban.

What comes next

PH Haiyan’s position, as reflected in the statement and related public updates, was that coordination would continue until agencies could reach a clearer path forward. Future updates would depend on the outcome of policy review, inter-agency consultation, and the organization’s ongoing push for greener and safer public roads.