Posted on June 22, 2021
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) aims to extract 50,000 metric tons of silt and solid waste a month or 600,000 metric tons a year from the historic Pasig River by utilizing advanced and specialized equipment that include a weed harvester to remove floating garbage and watery hyacinths.
SMC President Ramon Ang joined local and national government officials during the launch of the P2-billion Pasig River dredging project in Manila on June 8.
Attendees included DENR secretary Roy Cimatu, MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos, DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing 3rd, DPWH Assistant Secretary Antonio Mulano, and Philippine Coast Gurad Station Commander for Pasig Crisanto Anas.
