MANILA, Philippines (Updated 9:52 p.m.) — Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC) envisions its upcoming hotel venture to boost Baguio City’s tourism industry and generate more employment.

BAGUIO CITY—Work on Baguio’s latest hotel project has been halted by a cease and desist order following the unexplained deterioration and death of nearly 100 pine trees in its compound.