DENR removes over 1.6-M kilos of waste from Pasig River System
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (DENR-PRCMO) has removed over 1,600 tons of mixed solid waste and water hyacinth from the Pasig River and its tributaries.
This is equivalent to 53,451 sacks or 1.6 million kilograms, according to a Saturday release by the DENR. The seffort was conducted from January to May 15, 2024 in support to the ongoing Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program.
“The revitalization of the Pasig River is a tall order,” said Jacqueline Caancan, PRCMO Executive Director and Concurrent Director of Environmental Management Bureau.
“It is not only a matter of environmental conservation; it is a testament to our collective resolve to build a sustainable future for generations to come.”
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