BIG AND DIRTY The Pasig River, which snakes around several cities in Metro Manila, will soon undergo massive rehabilitation. It also conducts scientific research into oceanic plastic pollution. The study found that a quarter of the rivers that were found to be responsible for 80 percent of ocean plastic pollution are found in the Philippines. The 27-kilometer Pasig River, which runs through Metro Manila, accounts for 63,000 tons of plastic entering oceans from rivers per year. Aside from Pasig River, making the infamous list were the Tullahan River, Meycauayan River, Pampanga River, Libmanan River, Rio Grande de Mindanao River, Agno River, Agusan River, Paranaque River, Iloilo River, Imus River, Zapote River, Cagayan de Oro River, Davao River, Malaking Tubig River, Tambo, Pasay (storm drain), Jalaur River, Cagayan River and Hamulauon River.

Source: Manila Times June 09, 2021 16:52 UTC