The signing of EO 93 came almost two months after Duterte bared his plan to abolish the PRRC, saying the river was “uncleanable.”In September, Duterte dismissed PRRC executive director Jose Antonio Goitia for alleged corruption. He later on declared that Pasig River would no longer be restored to its pristine state because of the establishment of new factories and the booming population. The PRRC is an inter-agency body mandated to ensure that the Pasig River is rehabilitated to its historically pristine condition to make it conducive to transport, recreation and tourism. The DHSUD is designated to lead relocation of informal settlers and other unauthorized occupants along the banks of the Pasig River. The MMDA and the DPWH, consistent with their respective mandates, are also directed to ensure the dismantling and removal of all structures, constructions, and other encroachments established or built along Pasig River.

Source: Manila Times November 14, 2019 02:15 UTC