# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Pasig City. The city's name, Pasig, is a Tagalog word meaning "a river that flows into the sea" or "sandy bank of a river".

# data[].attributes.body
Pasig, or also known as the City of Pasig, is a 1st class highly urbanized city located in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It is located along the eastern border of Metro Manila together with Rizal province.

Pasig, as of now, is primarily a residential and industrial place but has been developing into a commercial place over the recent years. This was said after the construction of the Ortigas Center business district which was located someplace in the west.

# data[].attributes.body
Numerous tales and theories surround the origin of the name Pasig. But Dr. Jose Villa Panganiban's theory is the most convincing.

Pasig is an old Sanskrit word that means "river flowing from one body of water to another."

Pasig is one of the oldest places in the Philippines. The Augustinians created it in the year 1572.

In June 1901, Act No. 137 of the Philippine Commission considered Pasig to be in the newly created Province of Rizal.

Pasig was the provincial capital of Rizal until 1975. On July 26, 1994, the Senate and the House of Representatives enacted Republic Act 7829 converting the Municipality of Pasig into a highly urbanized city.

# data[].attributes.body
According to the 2020 census, Pasig City has a population of 803,159 people. As of 2021, the population of the said city is at 617,301.

Pasig is one of the twenty (20) cities in the Philippines and ranks eighth in the Philippine population.

The city is composed of thirty (30) barangays.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Pictured above: Victor "Vico" Ma. Regis N. Sotto, mayor of Pasig City.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Sta. Lucia Barangay Hall. Sta. Lucia is among the 30 barangays that make up Pasig. It is located in the second district of the said city.

# data[].attributes.body
Pasig City is made up of two legislative districts and thirty barangays, with 22 barangays in the first district and 8 in the second.

The barangay of San Antonio in the first legislative district has the largest income in Pasig, ranking second to Makati's San Lorenzo.

The following places of interest that constitute the legislative districts of Pasig City can be found here.

# data[].attributes.body
Pasig City finds itself approximately 12 kms. east of Manila among the banks of Marikina and Pasig Rivers.

Pasig City is also found in the southeastern end of Pasig River, bounded by both Quezon City and Marikina City by the North, with Mandaluyong City by the West, and cities like Makati, Pateros, and Taguig by the South. Cainta and Taytay surround the city by the east.

The City of Pasig has a land area of 34.32 sq km, or 3,432 hectares in total.

# data[].attributes.body
The following are Pasig City's demographics:

Total Population (as of 2021): 617,301

Population Density (persons/sq.km): 22,008/sq.km.

Estimated Number of Households: 180,612

Average Household Size: 4.2

Population Growth Rate (2015 statistics): 2.31%

# data[].attributes.body
→ Ortigas Center is located in the joint boundaries of Pasig. It is one of the top business districts in the country.

→ It is home to many high-rise office buildings, residential condominiums, commercial establishments, schools, and malls, as well.

# data[].attributes.body
→ The western part of Pasig City is home to numerous factories, warehouses, establishments, and commercial facilities. This is why the western part of the aforementioned city is where most of the city's financial resources are majorly concentrated.

→ Most of these are situated in Ortigas Center and along E. Rodriguez Avenue (or commonly known as C-5) and Ortigas Avenue.

→ Real estate and commercial developments in the City of Pasig are mostly situated along Mercedes Avenue.

→ The per capita income (GDP) of Pasig is $12,032 per year (approximately 605,155 Philippine pesos).

# data[].attributes.body
(2020 statistics as per DTI)

Pasig City ranks 6th among LGUs in the Philippines, with a score of 48.59.

→ Economic Dynamism: 5th (9.0562%)
→ Government Efficiency: 10th (12.6723%)
→ Infrastructure: 8th (8.5741%)
→ Resiliency: 7th (18.2897%)

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Pictured above: Immaculate Conception Cathedral (ICC)

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ NOTABLE ESTABLISHMENTS: Historical and Tourist Spots in Pasig City

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ NOTABLE ESTABLISHMENTS: Historical and Tourist Spots in Pasig City

# data[].attributes.body
More details about the notable historical and tourist spots found in the City of Pasig can be found here.

→ Bahay na Tisa
→ Bitukang Manok
→ Cuartel del Guardia Civil (Guanio Residence)
→ Immaculate Conception Cathedral (ICC)
→ Dimas-alang Bakery
→ Maybunga San Antonio Abad Church
→ Pasig City Museum
→ Pinagbuhatan San Sebastian Church
→ Rizal Boy Scout Council Headquarters
→ Tribunal De Mestizos

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Paskotitap is the first ever grand Christmas float parade. Each float has its own dancers that match the given theme.

# data[].attributes.body
Further information about notable festivals, events, and activities being done in the City of Pasig can be found here.

→ Bambino Festival
→ Itik-Itik Festival
→ Araw ng Pasig
→ Bayanihan Festival
→ Pista ng Pasig
→ Paskotitap
→ Pakalog Festival

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Among the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), SDG 7 aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

# data[].attributes.body
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) aims for "affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all" by the year 2030. It's three core targets include:

→ Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services.
→ Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
→ Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goal 7 has target areas, namely:

7.1 - Access to Energy
7.2 - Renewable Energy
7.3 - Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Development Goal 7 can be achieved if collectively, as a society, we invest in solar, wind, and thermal power. Improve energy productivity, and ensuring energy for all if we wish to attain SDG 7 by 2030.

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ SDG 7: To promote affordable and clean energy amidst the rapid urbanization of Pasig City.

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ SDG 7: To promote affordable and clean energy amidst the rapid urbanization of Pasig City.

# data[].attributes.body
Pasig City is obviously a rapidly growing city filled with infrastructures and business districts alike. With that being said, these infrastructures surely take up enough energy and electricity all around to be considered fully functioning in the rapid growth of the aforementioned city's economy.

Investing in solar panels and thermal power establishments alike can properly contribute to the further enhancement of Pasig City all while the urbanization is a fast-paced process. I would like to choose target area 7.2 - RENEWABLE ENERGY, as renewable energy itself helps reduce in energy and fossil fuel uses alike. When these substances are reduced to an extent, it'll help lessen carbon dioxide emissions. Thus, on a brighter note, Pasig City can help attain the greener city status when they invest on affordable and renewable energy sources like these.

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ READ: Pasig City invests in P6.6-M solar power system, expects ROI in 6-10 years

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ READ: Pasig City invests in P6.6-M solar power system, expects ROI in 6-10 years

# data[].attributes.body
Published last May 31 of this year in ABS-CBN News' Website, news say that Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has introduced the city's 6.6 million on-grid solar power system. These panels were then placed atop the Pasig Sport Center near Pasig City Hall.

Under the Philippines' National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), the public and private sectors are urged to shift to renewable sources of energy between 2011 and 2030.

You can read in detail by accessing the article linked here.

# data[].attributes.body
Clean, renewable energy is important as you can take to reduce your carbon impact on the environment.

For you to be able to partake in saving energy, your small steps can be of big help.

1. Use energy efficient lighting in your homes/workplace (compact fluorescent or CFL or LED light bulbs).

2. Turn down your water heater to the warm/warmer setting/temperature.

3. Make it a habit to unplug your device chargers when not in use.

4. Use energy-savings settings on the appliances you have at home.

5. Replace all filters in your furnace and air conditioner, as well.

In other terms, renewable energy can be utilized to produce electricity with fewer environmental impacts. With renewable energy, the production of electricity is doable without producing Carbon Dioxide, which is the leading cause of climate change, allowing it to be a global phenomenon.

Details about Electricity Generation and your Health can be found here.

# data[].attributes.body
"The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power -- land use and habitat loss, water use, and the use of hazardous materials in manufacturing -- can vary greatly depending on the technology, which includes two broad categories: photovoltaic (PV) solar cells or concentrating solar thermal plants (CSP)."

"The scale of the system -- ranging from small, distributed rooftop PV arrays to large utility-scale PV and CSP projects -- also plays a significant role in the level of environmental impact."

LINK TO ARTICLE.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
SDG 6 is about "clean water and sanitation for all". Its aim is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all."

# data[].attributes.body
"One in three people live without sanitation. This is causing unnecessary disease and death. Although huge strides have been made with access to clean drinking water, lack of sanitation is undermining these advances. If we provide affordable equipment and education in hygiene practices, we can stop this senseless suffering and loss of life."

Sustainable Development Goal 6 as explained by the UN: "Clean water is a basic human need, and one that should be easily accessible to all. There is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this." (READ MORE HERE).

# data[].attributes.body
Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) has 8 targets and 11 indicators.

6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water
6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene
6.3 - Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse
6.4 - Increase water use efficiency and ensure freshwater supplies
6.5 - Implement integrated water resources management
6.6 - Protect and restore water-related ecosystems
6.A - Expand water and sanitation support to developing countries
6.B - Support local engagement in water and sanitation management

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Sustainable Development Goal 6 Global Acceleration Framework

# data[].attributes.body
To achieve clean water and sanitation, it is necessary to invest in clean-up. Also to restore sites to pre-spill quality levels, making it cleaner than it was after spills.

It is also important to invest in water and sanitation projects or infrastructure in regions that mostly go unnoticed. Employees and their families must be guaranteed to have enough access to clean drinking water as well as adequate sanitation for themselves. This also calls to raise awareness about certain hygiene practices.

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ SDG 6: To raise awareness to the further improvement of the Pasig River's water quality.

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ SDG 6: To raise awareness to the further improvement of the Pasig River's water quality.

# data[].attributes.body
Pasig River is the main body of water that travels through Metro Manila deemed to be the Philippines' industrial and commercial nerve center. Pasig River has always been more polluted than ever. Even in comparison to the notorious rivers in the world (notably India's Ganges River), Pasig River's condition had gained international attention.

The particular condition of this river has been presented in a study published in the Science Advances, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The study shows where most of the plastics floating in oceans originate. It has been found that among twenty countries labeled as major contributors to the wastes, the Philippines earned the top spot.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has classified the river as a Class C. Class C rivers are useful in growing fish and other marine sources.

The Pasig River had ended up dead due to many factors along with rapid industrialization processes. One of its main factors includes its location where increased economic activities actually led to its fateful deterioration, and eventual demise.

More in depth details can be read here.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Pictured above: Residents of Freedom Island help Greenpeace and other NGO's in the coastal clean-up.

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ SDG 6: To ensure improvement of water quality, considering mainly that of The Pasig River's and other bodies of water concerned.

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ SDG 6: To ensure improvement of water quality, considering mainly that of The Pasig River's and other bodies of water concerned.

# data[].attributes.body
One of SDG 7's target areas is to improve water quality, wastewater treatment, and safe reuse (particularly target 6.3).

Considering the worsening state of The Pasig River and reiterating the rapid industrialization and urbanization processes the city is going through (accompanied with increased infrastructure constructions and economic activities), it's high time Pasig has to implement projects that provide focus on the clean-up and rehabilitation of the river itself. Plastic wastes and other materials populate the body of ocean. 33% hails from industrial wastes such as manufacturing facilities like distilleries, chemical and metal plants alike.

Pasig has to be more wary of the deteriorating condition of the river. To ensure the improvement of the water quality, they must focus first on improving sanitation facilities all around the areas. An effective flush system that leads to a safe sewer may help. Promotion of water filters to be used for effective water treatment to ensure safe drinking water for everyone, as well as the use of plastic bottles that can be exposed to sunlight for further improvements.

On top of this, with such industrialization processes going on, Pasig has to be careful in establishing concrete buildings for economic activity increase. There should be alternatives in this case, or a better plan that would not compromise the current situation of The Pasig River.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
More evidence is being shown that a high volume of plastic swims around the oceans. These plastic materials hail from the Pasig River itself.

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ VOLUME OF WASTE FOUND IN THE PASIG RIVER

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ VOLUME OF WASTE FOUND IN THE PASIG RIVER

# data[].attributes.headline
✦ READ MORE: Access to Clean Water and its Benefits.

# data[].attributes.subject
✦ READ MORE: Access to Clean Water and its Benefits.

# data[].attributes.body
Having access to clean water and sanitation means being able to avoid exposure to countless diseases.

Around 20% of workplace deaths are caused by poor sanitation and unsafe water. By this, around 260 billion dollars are lost in levels of productivity by this year.

In depth information can be found here.

# data[].attributes.body
✦ https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/31/21/pasig-city-invests-in-p66-m-solar-power-system-expects-roi-in-6-10-years

✦ https://icleiseas.org/index.php/2021/07/08/watch-pasig-city-ph-mayor-shares-the-citys-environmental-acp-initiatives/

✦ https://www.pasigcity.gov.ph/barangays

✦ https://www.pasigcity.gov.ph/history

✦ https://buycleanenergy.org/why

✦ https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/environmental-impacts-solar-power

✦ https://sdg-tracker.org/water-and-sanitation

✦ https://www.pasigcity.gov.ph/facts-and-figures

✦ https://www.google.com/search?q=population+growth+rate+of+pasig+as+of+2021&rlz=1C5CHFA_enPH958PH958&oq=population+growth+rate+of+pasig+as+of+2021&aqs=chrome..69i57.6671j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

✦ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasig#Economy

✦ https://www.pasigcity.gov.ph/festivals

✦ https://cmci.dti.gov.ph/lgu-profile.php?lgu=Pasig&year=2020

✦ https://sdg-tracker.org/water-and-sanitation

✦ https://sdgcompass.org/sdgs/sdg-6/#:~:text=Invest%20in%20clean%2Dup%20when,to%20pre%2Dspill%20quality%20levels.&text=Invest%20in%20water%20and%20sanitation,raise%20awareness%20about%20hygiene%20practices.

✦ https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1446482/pasig-river-makes-international-waves-despite-being-dead

✦ https://rotaryserviceblog.org/2018/03/02/5-ways-to-improve-water-quality-and-access-to-water/

✦ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehabilitation_of_the_Pasig_River#Rehabilitation_and_relocation_efforts

✦ https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/tapping-benefits-clean-water-sanitation-hygiene-achieve-sustainable-development-goals/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
MANILA - Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday unveiled the city's P6.6 million on-grid solar power system.

The 100-kilowatt panels were installed on top of the Pasig Sport Center near the City Hall, Sotto said in a post on his social media accounts.

"Sa halagang P6.6 million, ang proyektong ito ay mas mura sa mga naunang solar project ng LGU," he said.

(At P6.6 million, this project is cheaper compared to the local government unit's previous solar project.)

"Ang return on investment o ROI ay nasa 6-10 years, conservative estimate," he said.

(In our conservative estimate, we will get the return on investment or ROI in 6 to 10 years.)

On-grid solar panel systems are connected to a local power grid, while off-grid setups are not tied to any utility company.

"Ngunit higit sa financial benefit para sa LGU, ito ay maganda para sa kalikasan," he said.

(Aside from the financial benefit is can give the local government unit, this is good for the environment.)

Sotto has yet to respond to queries on which facilities will be powered by the new solar panels, and how much the city government can save through using the new electricity system.

Inauguration of 100kw ON-GRID SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

(Pasig Sports Center, City Hall)

Sa halagang 6.6M, ang proyektong ito ay mas mura sa mga naunang solar project ng LGU. Ang ROI ay nasa 6-10yrs (conservative est).

At higit sa financial benefit, ito ay maganda para sa kalikasan. pic.twitter.com/AvS9Mr9nUC
- Vico Sotto (@VicoSotto) May 31, 2021

Under the Philippines' National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), the public and private sectors are urged to shift to renewable sources of energy between 2011 and 2030.

"The NREP seeks to increase the RE-based capacity of the country to an estimated 15,304 MW by the year 2030, almost triple its 2010 level," according to data from the Department of Energy.

As of 2019, the Philippines has installed 7,399 megawatts of renewable energy systems, but the country remains reliant on coal, which accounts for 10,417 megawatts or about half of the total installed capacity per technology in the country.

"With the domination of fossil fuels in the mix, renewable energy technologies decreased its total generation share to 20.8 percent due to the continuous drop in generation of hydro and limited penetration of other technologies to the mix," the DOE said in its 2019 Power Situation Report.

Despite calls from environmental groups to reduce carbon emission around the world, the coal "continuously dominated the power mix" in the Philippines in 2019 "by increasing its share from 52.1 percent in 2018 to 54.6 percent," it said.
RELATED VIDEO

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
pasig city invests in p6.6-m solar power system

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
expects roi in 6-10 years | abs-cbn news

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Pasig City invests in P6.6-M solar power system, expects ROI in 6-10 years

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
MANILA - Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday unveiled the city's P6.6 million on-grid solar power system. The 100-kilowatt panels were installed on top of the Pasig Sport Center near the City Hall, Sotto said in a post on his social media accounts.