MANILA, April 29 (PIA)--The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) conducted another massive river clean-up operation in different areas along the Pasig River in the City of Manila last weekend, April 27-28, 2019.
Around 15,000 kgs of garbage were collected in just half a day during the clean up at Lawton and Parola, Manila.
There were 60 PRRC personnel composed of its River Warriors, River Patrols, River Watch, and other employees deployed to help during the manual clean-up with limited cleaning implements and two trashboats.
According to PRRC Executive Director Jose Antonio Goitia, the large volume of waste coming from Manila Bay originated from the cities, municipalities, and provinces surrounding the bay.
"During high tide, seawater with garbage come into the Pasig River. This is a natural phenomenon most especially observed during summer due to the changing weather conditions," Goitia said.
The clean up, according to the PRRC head, will continue in the coming days until the volume of garbage entering the river are significantly reduced.
Goitia appeals to the public to be more responsible in disposing their wastes, and help maintain the cleanliness of the Pasig River and also Manila Bay.
The Manila Bay is the primary priority of the comprehensive rehabilitation program by the agencies comprising the Manila Bay Task Force being led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). (PIA InfoComm/PRRC)
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