VOICED : Reviving the Philippine capitals

The video highlights the severe pollution of the Pasig River in the Philippines, once a vital economic hub, now biologically dead due to industrial waste and sewage. Despite numerous failed cleanup attempts, recent efforts to relocate slum dwellers show early signs of success. However, the river remains dangerously polluted, and experts predict it will take decades to fully revive it.

What has caused the Pasig River to become biologically dead?

• Natural disasters

• Industrial waste and untreated sewage

• Overfishing

• Climate change

What is the latest effort to clean up the Pasig River?

• Constructing a water treatment plant

• Introducing new fish species

• Relocating slum dwellers

• Building a dam

Why is it difficult to clean the river as long as illegal dwellers remain?

• They prevent government access

• They contribute to pollution by dumping waste

• They use the river as a transportation route

• They have legal rights to the land

What changes have been observed in the areas along the river after relocation efforts?

• Increased industrial activity

• Development of new shopping centers

• Construction of luxury apartments

• Replacement of shanties with boardwalks and plants

How long do experts believe it will take for the Pasig River to be fully revived?

• Decades

• Several years

• A few months

• A century