Pasig River rehab program bags Asia Riverprize award
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The Philippine government’s efforts to manage and protect the Pasig River were recognized in this year’s first Asia Riverprize awards in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday. The award, received by Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) Executive Director Jose Antonio Goitia, was conferred by the International River Foundation (IRF), which recognizes and rewards organizations that are making a difference through effective river basin restoration and management programs.
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De Vera-Ruiz, E. (2018, October 18). Pasig River rehab program bags Asia Riverprize award. Manila Bulletin, p. 4.
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