Heritage advocates and church workers say the centuries-old ceiling artwork is chipping off due to heavy pounding and drilling even though the condo project is 170 meters away from the church
A 2014 resolution of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared a portion of Santa Ana in Manila as a heritage zone as defined under the National Cultural Heritage Act , and provided for a 200-meter radius surrounding the Santa Ana Church where all new developments surrounding it must conform to a specific building character, height, and setback.
The petitioners also contend that the Office of the Building Official of Manila acted without or in excess of its jurisdiction, or with grave abuse of discretion when it issued a building permit in favor of Suntrust in December 2020, despite the absence of a “valid and genuine” barangay construction clearance, permission from the Manila city council, an environmental compliance certificate , and a heritage impact assessment.
On August 8, Suntrust secured an ECC from DENR and resumed construction, despite continued concerns from the local community. “Based on the impact assessment, the potential adverse impacts during construction include degradation air quality due to dust and fugitive emissions from heavy equipment, increased noise, traffic congestion, and occupation health and safety risks,” Suntrust told the DENR.
Recognizing Santa Ana’s history, Suntrust said in an article posted on its website in September 2021 that its Ascentia project “is envisioned to become a landmark that represents Santa Ana’s well-heeled heritage in the middle of a modern cityscape.”
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