As part of the administration's bid to revitalize Pasig River and make it a prime hub for recreation and tourism, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated Phase 1C of the Pasig River Urban Development Showcase Area at Plaza Mexico, Magallanes Drive in Intramuros, Manila, on Sunday.Accompanied by first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, the President introduced to the public the new attraction in the 25-kilometer development project, which is part of the 'Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli' project.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the inspection of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli project in Manila on June 23, 2024. With them are Speaker Martin Romualdez, Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chief Don Artes, and Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna.
The structures will use renewable energy and promote other ecological practices aligned with the environmental protection and conservation strategies of the government. Marcos said he envisions the famed waterway to become among the world's famous places for rest and recreation and the pride of Filipinos.'After decades of neglect, let us witness the revitalization of our beloved Pasig River.