Marcos Jr. inaugurates Phase 3 of Pasig River rehab

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated Phase 3 of the Pasig River rehabilitation project in Intramuros on Thursday, underscoring its importance to the city’s history and future.

The new phase includes a 600-meter walkway consisting of rehabilitated Plaza Mexico, Maestranza Esplanade, and Fort Santiago Riverwalk, creating a pedestrian-friendly heritage corridor from Intramuros to the Manila Central Post Office.

Phase 3 aims to enhance cultural vibrancy by improving historically significant areas with open spaces for casual strolling, jogging, and cycling, as well as curated art installations that narrate Manila's rich heritage.

President Marcos Jr. highlighted his administration’s mission to revive Pasig River's glory, noting its historical significance in commerce, transportation, and culture, as depicted in Jose Rizal's works.

The project includes the production of an amphitheater, ornamental landscaping, and a 16-meter by 240-meter walkway for pedestrians and cyclists at the Maestranza boardwalk, aimed at creating safer and more beautiful public spaces.

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos oversees the rehabilitation project, emphasizing its potential to boost social and economic development in Metro Manila.