MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday vowed to prioritize the clean up of the “stinky and filthy” San Juan River. ADVERTISEMENTSenator Francis Tolentino reminded environment officials that they could not rehabilitate Pasig River without cleaning up the San Juan River . The San Juan River runs from Quezon City to the cities of San Juan, Manila and Mandaluyong. “So I’m wondering why there’s no parallel priority being given to San Juan River dapat sabay yun. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu then vowed to prioritize the rehabilitation of San Juan River as he agreed with Tolentino’s observation.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 27, 2019 06:11 UTC