MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the “disestablishment” of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC). ADVERTISEMENTThe Manila Bay Task Force shall “take the lead in the overall implementation of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Master Plan, which shall harness the Pasig River’s potential for transportation, recreation and tourism purposes while undertaking the rehabilitation and restoration of its marine life.”The environment department, meanwhile, shall ensure that relevant laws are enforced especially in waterways leading to Pasig River. Duterte earlier called on Congress to abolish the Pasig River rehabilitation body, saying that the river could no longer be cleaned. READ: Duterte to Congress: Abolish Pasig River rehab agencyHe also transferred the chairmanship of the PRRC from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to the DENR. /gsgREAD: Duterte names DENR as new chair of Pasig River rehab commissionADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 14, 2019 01:44 UTC