CITY OF PASIG AT A GLANCE
HISTORY There are many legendary tales and theories explaining the origin of the name Pasig. However, the most convincing theory comes from the late Dr. Jose Villa Panganiban – a linguist, polyglot, professor, and former director of the Institute of National Language. He said that “Pasig” is an old Sanskrit word referring to a “river flowing from one body of water to another,” in the case of Pasig River, from Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay. Pasig is one of the old … Keep Reading
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DOTr sees 2020 completion for rehab of Pasig River Ferry stations
The Department of Transportation is eyeing to complete the development of the Pasig River Ferry stations by mid-2020. “I am very pleased that the Pasig River Ferry Terminal development project … Keep Reading
Pasig, PDEA launch drug-free workplace campaign
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday launched an advocacy program to promote a drug-free workplace in business establishments and subdivisions in Pasig City. At the launch, PDEA director… Keep Reading
Pasig City Bike for Life
Pasig Mayor Bobby Eusebio recently led more than 1,000 people from all over the city who joined the 40-kilometer Bike for Life program. The starting point of the bike ride was at Emerald Avenue and e… Keep Reading
Pasig launches e-trike project
The Department of Energy has recently turned over about 200 electric tricycles, or e-trikes, to the city government of Pasig. Thanks to city government programs that promote sustainable transportatio… Keep Reading
Pasig River Ferry offers free rides to women
The Pasig River Ferry will give women free rides in the morning of March 8, Friday. “As we unite in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Pasig River Ferry will be free for women … Keep Reading
Pasig Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program
The City Government of Pasig in cooperation with Unilever Philippines initiated a mega launching ceremony of supplementary feeding program for malnourished children dubbed as “Lutong Nanay Nutri… Keep Reading
Single Ladies Get a Free Ballpen This V-Day
With all the V-Day sales and promos for couples, it's about time the singles get something for once. Besides, it's 2019 and Valentine's Day also celebrates self-love, too, right? Well, jus… Keep Reading
Pasig HOSPICE program 2019
Mayor Bobby Eusebio took time off his busy schedule to visit the beneficiaries and deliver their requested supplies like Eggmattresses, diaper, vitamins and medicines and equipment such as wheelchairs… Keep Reading
Pasig Anti-Drug abuse performance awards
The City of Pasig has once again recognized as among the country’s top performers in the campaign against illegal drugs during the 2018 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award. Pasig… Keep Reading
Pasig River Art to start by 2019
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday announced the start of Phase 2 of the Pasig River Art for Urban Change (PRAUC) project in the first quarter of 2019. In PRAUC’s Ph… Keep Reading
