The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said over the weekend. “It is more than just a beautification project. We intend to implement functional development along the Pasig River that will promote tourism and transportation connectivity for the benefit of ordinary Filipinos,” Housing Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said.

Servallos, N. J. (2024, February 5). Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity - DHSUD. The Philippine Star, p. 8.