Launch of Pasig River rehab project’s third phase moved

Pasig River rehab project phase 3 deferred

A view of the Pasig River shows the Ayala Bridge, which connects Ermita and San Miguel districts of Manila. (File photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines – The launch of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli Phase 3, originally set Monday, was postponed to a later date due to inclement weather.

According to Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoc in an advisory, the launch of the third phase of the rehabilitation project has been rescheduled to February 27.

The launch of Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli Phase 3, originally scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025, has been postponed due to inclement weather,” said Arroyo-Tantoc.

“Your safety and comfort are of paramount importance, and we appreciate your understanding,” she said.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you on the new date,” she added.

The 25-kilometer rehabilitation project was inaugurated in January 2024.

Its third phase would cover the 305-meter Fort Santiago Riverwalk, which will connect Fort Santiago and the Pasig River Esplanade.

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