BAGUIO CITY: The “plantdemic” and “plant-tita” (plant aunt) fever now sweeping the country has not spared the Summer Capital, which like other localities is now left to contend with a rise in plant-poaching incidents.

The City Environment and Parks Management Office (Cepmo) on September 10 reported losing some plant species in the city’s parks and greenbelts to plant thieves.

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