Inside the mind of a woman

I was born in Cainta Rizal and lived at my parents’ house for close to 30 years. Everyday, I would pass by the bridge along Ortigas extension that crosses Pasig River. Regardless of what route I took, I had to cross the river to get from the city to our house. So I have seen it evolve from being simply Pasig River to being a community for settlers from various provinces. Now it is a waste bin, a public toilet for the many who have built their homes along its shorelines, a trash bin for those who happen to pass by with the need to dispose of their wastes.

With the effects of Typhoon Ondoy still fresh on my mind, I firmly believe that the need to rehabilitate Pasig River has to become the priority to us and to the people who have long taken advantage of its benefits regardless if it’s only to provide them a place to throw their garbage.

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. together with Kapit Bisig para sa Ilog Pasig and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has launched the Run for Pasig River Marathon. This marathon which will be held on November 8, aims to help the program to rehabilitate the Pasig River. This event will provide a glimpse of the state of the Pasig River as well as challenge marathoners with its non-traditional route crossing nine of the 13 bridges of the waterway, and with portions to be run alongside the river.

For more details, you can visit their Facebook event page of Pasig River Marathon or exchange thoughts with others who will Join the Run for Pasig River Marathon. Come on, Save the Pasig River, sign up and run!