FIFTY-THREE metric tons of water hyacinth and garbage have been collected on the entire length of the Pasig River by clearing crews of the Metropolitan Man.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has removed 53 tons or 151 cubic meters of garbage from the Pasig River since January this year, despite efforts to keep trash from ending up in the river.
Metro Manila is a sprawling megalopolis that is home to close to 15 million people. Its huge population had led to a demand for more infrastructure and services, which overwhelmed local government units. It is a classic case of a poorly planned urbanization that resulted in the growth of slum…
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