A.

RATIONALE Republic Act 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991

The recent growth development in the country and Metro
Manila, including Pasig and the outlying areas had not only
added a new role for the City of Pasig but also demanded a
change in its traditional role to the metropolitan and national
structure.
mandates local government units to adopt a comprehensive
land use plan and enact zoning ordinance.
Republic Act 7279, Urban Development and Housing Act
(UDHA) also mandates local government units under Section
6 and 39 to prepare a comprehensive land use plan in
pursuance of the objectives of UDHA

From an industrialized city, it now moves towards becoming

the business and financial capital of the metropolis and the
country as well. From municipality, which has attained full
growth and development from its own objectives and goals, it
has evolved into a city, which must function not only within but
also beyond the bounds of metropolitan structure in the light of
an expanding environment of growth and development
throughout the country.

City hood, realized in 1994, through the effort of Mayor

Vicente P. Eusebio brought along new changes and nurture new
dreams and aspirations on the hearts and minds of the people.
New hope, new opportunities, new generation faces the city.

B. MANDATE

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C. BRIEF DECRIPTION
Pasig is one of the 13 cities and 4 towns compromising the
Metropolitan Manila area. It used to be the capital of the then
Premier Province until the creation of Metropolitan Manila.
It lies approximately on the southern end of Pasig River
and is bounded by Quezon City and Marikina City on the
North; the City of Mandaluyong on the West; Pateros, Tagig
and Makati City on the South; and Rizal towns of Cainta and
Taytay on the East.

It acquires its city hood status in December 1994 by virtue of

Republic Act 7829 converting Pasig into a highly urbanized
City.

Thirty (30) barangays comprise the city of Pasig with an

aggregate area of 3,100 hectares and total population of 471,075
(1995 official census). Pasig City 617,301 (estimated as of
2018)

In the Metro Manila structure, Pasig is located at the eastern

boundary of Metro-Manila and within the intermediate core,
together with Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Las Piñas, Paranaque,
Marikina, Tagig, Pateros.

In the national structure, it lies within the Laguna de Bay

basin and between two coastal growth centers of Metro Manila
and MARILAQUE

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 A)LAND USE HISTORY

Land use changes in the City of Pasig from mere

residential town of the Province of Rizal came about with the
influx of industries during sixties and seventies, signaling the
start of the urbanization process of Pasig. The single biggest
factor affecting this land use change has been attributed to
the aggressiveness of the local government in attracting
investments in industry characterized mainly by tax
incentives and laxity in development regulations and
controls.

Loose Regulations led to large scale industries setting any

where mostly along the Pasig and Marikina River, now
registering about 200. Industrialization made Pasig one of
the greatest recipients of migration, while absence of
development controls and use regulations resulted in
indiscriminate land use that brought about urban adversities
as traffic congestion, population, squatting and flooding
among others. While industrialization increased the number
of population, housing components in industrial
development had been neglected that resulted, aside from
squatting, in the existence and prevalence of housing
MAP OF METRO MANILA settlements characterized by temporary land tenure
arrangement, ie, unplanned communities. Population more
than doubled in 1970 from 1960 level.

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 Industries had the time of flourish and abundance until the
second half of the last decade when a new form of urban
development took shape at the start of the eighties with the
development of the Ortigas Center, a private sector initiative.
The Development of the Ortigas Center not only set a new era
in land use and development for the City of Pasig, but also set
the pace for the transformation of Pasig into a highly
urbanized city.
Halfway through this decade, the fourth since the start of the
urbanization, City hood became a reality. In 1994, through the
efforts of Mayor Vicente P. Eusebio, Republic Act 7829
converting the Municipality of Pasig into a highly urbanized
city was passed by Congress and ratified by the people of
Pasig in a plebiscite held in January 21, 1995.
City hood created opportunities for urban expansion. It
attracted and opened the floodgates of foreign investments
particularly in upscale condominium development. It added a
new dimension in land development. The rising Skyline of the
Ortigas Center is now dominating the city’s landscape. It is
now influencing development not only on the fringes but also
on the entire city. Commerce and trade has taken over the
industries as frontrunner/front liner of the economy.
B) POPULATION
1. The 1995 official census registers a population of
471,075, an increase of 73,941 over a period of five (5)
years and 165,750 over a period of 10 years showing
annual growth rate of 3.22% down from 3.99% over the
preceding censal period (1970~1980).
Projection for Pasig shows a population of 532,394
for year 2000, an increase of 61,619 over 1995 figure.
Population is projected to reach 628,428 in year 2010.
2. Population of Pasig accounted for 5% of the total
population of Metro Manila and ranks 5 th in population
standing among Metro Manila towns and cities.
3. The city’s population density is placed at 152 persons
per hectare, with those barangays nearest to the
poblacion as having the highest density topped by
barangay Sto. Tomas (1,266 per hectare). These are the
barangays that have the smallest land area.
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 Barangay San Antonio, among all barangays, has the 1990 1995
Local Government Unit
lowest density with 36 persons per hectare. This is where Population Population
the Ortigas Center is located. City of Manila 1,588,203 1,654,761
Quezon City 1,662,950 1,989,419
Caloocan City 761,824 1,023,159
4. The influx of immigrants during the industrialization
Pasay City 366,702 408,610
period represents the biggest factor of population Mandaluyong City 246,131 286,870
growth. In 1990 census, 30% of the population increase PASIG City 397,309 471,075
over the preceding five years was attributed to Makati City 450,599 484,176
migration. Marikina City 309,320 357,231
Las Piñas 296,896 413,086
Muntinlupa 270,399 399,846
However in 1995 official census, 9 barangays
Paranaque 307,384 391,296
registered negative growth led by barangay Kapitolyo and San Juan 125,961 124,187
Barangay Bagong-Ilog. Taguig 265,600 381,350
Malabon 187,322 229,039
Metro Manila Population Navotas 339,786 437,165
1990-1995 NCR 7,907,386 9,454,040

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 POPULATION LAND AREA AND POPULATION DENSITY
BY BARANGAY (1995)
Population
Total Household Number of Land Area
Barangay Density per
Population Population Households (hectares)
hectare
Bagong Ilog 17,580 17,542 4,150 100 176
Bagong Katipunan 1,311 1,311 249 6 219
Bambang 17,994 17,994 4,151 35 514
Buting 9,123 9,123 2,063 40 228
Caniogan 24,082 24,082 5,054 140 172
Dela Paz 12,334 12,334 2,662 200 62
Kalawaan 18,722 18,722 4,030 120 156
Kapasigan 7,127 7,055 1,405 60 119
Kapitolyo 7,033 7,033 1,537 80 88
Malinao 4,474 4,443 1,103 25 179
Manggahan 59,185 59,077 12,927 375 158
Maybunga 21,712 21,712 4,779 190 114
Oranbo 3,411 3,070 698 12 284
Palatiw 15,019 15,019 3,223 22 683
Pinagbuhatan 38,811 38,811 8,147 330 118
Pineda 19,082 19,082 4,204 58 329
Rosario 48,544 48,527 12,288 320 152
Sagad 6,312 6,312 1,365 8 789
San Antonio 2,366 2,196 489 65 36
San Joaquin 11,906 11,906 2,783 42 283
San Jose 2,213 2,196 423 8 227
San Miguel 20,085 20,085 4,528 140 143
San Nicolas 2,119 2,119 458 22 96
Sta. Cruz 3,837 3,837 792 8 480
Sta. Rosa 1,799 1,799 346 8 225
Sto. Tomas 7,354 7,354 1,647 6 1,226
Santolan 30,881 30,881 7,671 170 182
Sumilang 5,474 5,474 1,427 10 547
Ugong 20,220 20,190 4,123 370 55
Sta. Lucia 30,965 30,965 6,620 130 238

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TOTAL 471,075 470,251 105,342 3,100 152

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C) FINANCE taxes, while about 19% comes from the internal revenue
allotment. The rest comes from operating and service
income revenues.
The year 2000 income of the city is placed at P 2.1 B., the 2,
th 15
4 in rank among Metro Manila towns and cities, an 2500000000 1,
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increase of 1260% over 1992 level, the year of the passage 1,
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of the local government code. 93
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From 1974, the city’s income rose from P 18.4 M to P 48 52
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60.8 M in 1987, with an average increase of 50% every 5 1000000000
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From 1987, income rose to P 154.3 M, a dramatic 0
increase of 153% over five (5) year period or an average of 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

30% per year. These years saw the start of the Post-Edsa
era. REVENUE BAR GRAPH (1992-2000)

In 1993, however with the start of implementation of the

local government code, income rose to P 487 M, an
unprecedented increase of 215% over income of 1992. The
new tax code of the City of Pasig was implemented in
1993.

Since 1993, income grew at an annual increase of 27%

reaching P 2.1 B in year 2000. Almost 50% of the income
comes from taxes, particularly real property and business

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 REVENUE LINE GRAPH (1992
2,500,000,000

2,000,000,000

1,500,000,000

1,000,000,000

500,000,000

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1992 1994 1996 1998 2000

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 THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

D) ECONOMY The agriculture, fishing and forestry sector is practically non-existent.

There are patches of agricultural land planted to vegetables, but rice
At present there are about 32,000 business production is not significant. Livestock raising are only of the backyard type.
establishments in Pasig. Out of this figure, 200 are large
TOP 50 BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS (1995)
manufacturing establishments mostly engaged in the Jollibee Foods Corporation
manufacture of garments, chemical products, electronics, Suzuki Philippines
steel products and food. San Miguel Foods, Inc
Commercial Motors Corporation
RFM Corporation
Commercial establishments are mostly retail Union Ajinomoto, Inc.
FR Cement Corporation
merchandising, banking and services. Boosting trade and Republic Asahi Glass Corporation
business in Pasig Market and the Ortigas Commercial Wellington Investment and Mfg. Co.
Center, the seat of the unified Philippine Stock Exchange Lunar Steel Corporation
Bankard Inc.
Center and several high rise office and residential LG Collins Elec. Mla., Inc.
condominium buildings. Top 50 business establishments is Mariwasa Manufacturing Inc.
Beele Resources Corporation
headed by Jollibee Foods, Suzuki Philippines, Commercial Express Telecommunication Company
Motors Corporation, RFM, Union Ajinomoto, Republic Warner Lambert Philis. Inc.
Asahi Glass Corporation, LG Collins, Universal Robina Novartis Nutrition Phils. Inc.
Wrigleys Philippines, Inc.
Corporation among others. Riofil Corporation
Electronic Telephone Systems
Universal Robina Corporation
Nestle Philippines Inc.
Pag-Asa Steel Works Inc.
Purefoods Corporation
ABB Power Inc.
Litton Mills Inc.
RI Chemical Corporation
Swifts Food Inc.
Republic Cement Corporation
LG Collins Electronic Phils.
ORTIGAS CENTER Philusa Corporation
Chemphil Albright & Wilson Corp.
Storck Products, Inc.
First Private Power Corporation
Allied Thread Co. Inc.
San Miguel Campofrio Corporation
Capitol Development Bank
Bauang Private Corporation
Legacy Steel Corporation
Bush Boake Allen Phils. Inc.
Philippine National Bank
General Milling Corporation
DAI-ICHI Electronics Mfg. Corp.
Smithkline Beecham Research
Amon Cement Corp.
Asset Marketing Corporation
Himmel Industries Inc.
Morniog Star Milling Corporation
Squires Bingham Co. Inc.
Street Marketing Corp.
Apollo Chemical Inc.
Charter Chemical & Coating Corp.
Software Venture International Corp.
Benpress Holdings Corp.
TA Bank of the Philippines
Fortune Integrated Textile Mills Inc.
Bayer Philippines Inc.
The Pacific Meat Co. Inc.
Medical Center Trading Corp.
Cosmetiques de Paris Inc.
San Miguel Corporation – Beer
Fil-Estate Properties
Philippine Commercial Int. Bank Fil-Estate Sales Marsson Philippines Inc.
Adidas Philippines Inc. Braun Medical Supplies Inc. Source: Business Permit and License Office
E) ENVIRONMENT
Two main natural bodies of water traverse the City
and influencing development, the Pasig River and the
1. Soil and Topography Marikina River. Approximately 16 km. run through
Pasig. In addition, 17 creeks/esteros run through Pasig
The geographical division of Metro Manila has territory and its periphery. Another body of water,
placed Pasig under the Marikina Valley Zone. As manmade Manggahan Floodway cuts across the City,
such, soil composition is generally characterized by from the Marikina River bend in Baranggay Rosario
Marikina Clay loam representing 86% of the total land towards Laguna Bay.
area. About 14% is within the Guadalupe Plateau
Zone where soil is very suitable for urban 3. Land Use
development. Valle Verde Subdivisions, Barangay
Kapitolyo and the Ortigas Center stand on this zone.
Pasig is generally flat, characterized by level to a) Land Use Distribution
undulating slopes with gradients ranging from 0-5%.
Land Use Area Percentage
All barangays have 0-2 percent slope, except Bagong
Residential 1865 60.2%
Ilog, Pineda, Kapitolyo, and Oranbo. Commercial 220 7.1%
Industrial 470 15.1%
2. Land and Water Resources Institutional
Agricultural
31
24
1.0%
0.8%
Parks/Recreational 25 0.8%
Total land area is 31 sq. km. or 3,100 hectares, Open Spaces 466 15%
roughly 5% of the Metropolitan Manila area. It ranks TOTAL 3,100 100%
10th in terms of land area among other towns and cities
of Metro Manila. Barangay Ugong occupies the b) Residential
largest area, about 12% of the total land area, while
Barangay Sto. Tomas occupies the smallest area with In terms of land uses, Pasig is still
6%. predominantly residential with residential areas
 occupying approximately 1,815 hectares of land.
Residential subdivisions are mostly average to
middle income class with concentrations on the
western and northern part of Pasig mostly medium
density residential development. High density
residential areas are mostly located on the city
proper on the southern part. The largest subdivision
and also the only low density subdivision in Pasig,
the Valle Verde Subdivision developed by Ortigas &
Company occupies about 80 hectares of land in the
western entrance adjacent to the Ortigas Center.
In all case, residential development are mostly
single types dwelling with very few instances of row
house type of housing. Even less are medium rise
types of housing. Rarely has the private sectors
venture into medium rise housing development
similar to what was done by the RFM which
developed a portion of its industrial property in
Barangay Manggahan into a medium rise residential
community.
c) Commercial
Commercial uses, occupy 7% of the land are
prominent of which is the Ortigas Center, the Central
Business District (CBD) of Pasig. Other secondary
commercial activities are located in the public
market and its vicinity and in the commercial strips
along Ortigas Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, and A.
Mabini St. (Poblacion). Shopping blocks or
pedestrian mall type of shopping centers are
provided by the Ever Gotesco Complex, Makro,
Robinson Complex and Sta. Lucia Mall located in
the northern portion of Pasig, and by Pioneer
Shopping Center at the western portion of Pasig.
Commercial establishments in the form of
warehouses lately have proliferated indicating the
preference of Pasig for storage and stocking by
Metro Manila establishments.
d) Industrial
Industrial uses account for 15% of the total
land area mostly located in Barangay Ugong,
Bagong-Ilog, Rosario and Manggahan.
Approximately 200 large industries, both light and
heavy, exist in the city, mostly engaged in the
manufacturing of food, textile, garments, chemical
products, and electronics.
e) Parks
 No system of parks exists in Pasig, except the
barangay park system. A 6-hectare lot, locally
known as the Rainforest, owned and maintained by
the City of Pasig constitutes the Central Park of
Pasig. This park is provided with plant nurseries,
multi-purpose center and sports facilities, such as
swimming pool, sports oval and a gym.
Pasig has a barangay center in each of the 30
barangays. Aside from barangay halls and/or
multipurpose centers constructed thereon, most are
equipped with basketball court and/or other play
courts such as tennis courts at Barangay Rosario
(Doña Damiana Subdivision) and at Barangay San
Nicolas. However, with the exception of some plazas
and subdivision park, green parks on these barangays
are still much to be desired.
The Phil Sports (ULTRA) and the Rosario
Sports Complex are 2 large recreational centers in
Pasig. Both are venues for national competition. In
addition, the Rizal High School, al rage public high
school located along the banks of Marikina-River in
Barangay Caniogan, is provided with a large park
and sports oval where local and regional school
sports competitions are often held.
Approximately 10 hectares of land are used as
burial grounds: the Roman Catholic cemetery, the
City Government’s cemetery, Santolan cemetery and
the Evergreen Memorial Park. These are
concentrated on or near the City Center.
f) Agricultural/Open Spaces
Pasig is left with only about 15% of vacant and
agricultural spaces available for development
expansion. Some of these spaces include the 18
hectare PCGG property and the 15 hectare property
of the Rizal Provincial Government, both Prime
lands in Barangay Ugong and large tracts of land at
the Pasig-Cainta-Taytay boundary along the Pasig
River. There are also open spaces surrounding the
Mutya ng Pasig public market that are open for
commercial development.
There is a very insignificant area devoted to
agricultural purposes mostly planted with vegetables.
Rice production is limited to personal consumption.
 Most of the open spaces and agricultural lands are
located on the southeastern side of Pasig within the Pasig City Hall
Laguna Bay basin.

g) Institutional

Large institutions in Pasig are the Rizal

Medical Center; Pasig City General Hospital, Rizal
Provincial Capitol, Rizal High School, St. Paul’s
College, Pasig Catholic College, the Roman Catholic
church, Meralco, and the 5 hectare Government
Center in Barangay San Nicolas that houses the City
Hall, Sports Center, Convention Center and offices
of national government agencies, as the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, Eastern Police District and the
Post Office.

F) TRANSPORT FACILITIES
1. Road Structure
Total road network traversing the City of Pasig is
approximately 260 km. including private subdivision
roads, 12.23% are national and provincial roads. There
are two (2) roads providing directional routes along
territory of Pasig; A. Rodriguez-Dr. Sixto Antonio
route along the North-South axis and Ortigas Avenue
along East-West Axis. These routes provide
accessibility to outer and adjacent towns and cities.
Roads and major thoroughfares are mostly concrete
and in good condition.
There are 4 major thoroughfares of Metro Manila
that pass thru City of Pasig and these are the
circumferential road C-5, Ortigas Avenue, Shaw Blvd,
and Marcos Highway.
There are two (2) interchanges in the City of Pasig
both located along C-5, at Vargas Intersection and at
Ortigas intersection.
2. Bridges
There are eleven (11) major bridges in the city, four
(4) across Marikina River, three (3) across Pasig River and
three (3) across Manggahan Floodway. Another bridge,
Buting bridge crosses the Pateros River and connects Pasig
to Makati. There are several other minor bridges that serve
as barangay linkages across creeks/esteros all around the
City.
3. Approaches
 Main approach to Pasig from the west is through There are three (3) pedestrian overpasses within the
Ortigas Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, and Kalayaan Avenue. city. These are located at Shaw Blvd. in front of the Rizal
These three (3) major thoroughfares pass thru three (3) Medical Center, at C-5 Valle Verde and at Ortigas Avenue
major bridges over Marikina River, Rosario Bridge, Vargas near Rosario Bridge.
Bridge and Buting Bridge, along the route towards the East
and the innermost part of the city, including the poblacion.
Approach from the north is through Amang Rodriguez
Avenue and from the South is through Dr. Sixto Antonio
Avenue. These two primary roads connect to from North-
South corridor of Pasig.

4. Public Transport

Most common means of travel is through jeepneys,

for travel outside the city and through tricycles for in-city
travel. Public buses are not common, although there are
some that pass thru the city via Ortigas Avenue plying
Manila-Rizal route. The FX vehicles, called the poor man’s
taxi now become an acceptable and affordable substitute
for taxis among MM and suburban commuters and
residents.

5. Pedestrian overpasses
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EXISTING SITUATION II
G) FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES
Drainage lines within the City of Pasig has a total
aggregate length of 104 kilometers consisting of open
canal, covered canal and underground reinforced pipes.
This represents the drainage facilities installed in private
subdivision which are mostly underground reinforced
concrete pipes.
Almost all thoroughfares and residential areas have
underground drainage facilities, while most high density
residential areas are provided with open or closed canal to
relieved the city of storm flooding.
Tow major waterways, Pasig River and Marikina
River and sixteen (16) other creeks serve as the city’s
drainage outfall. A total of 26 km. of creeks runs through
the territory and periphery of Pasig. Another major
waterway, the man-made Manggahahn Floodway,
together with its flood control mechanism was
constructed in 1980 as major component of Metropolitan
Flood Control Program.
At present, Pasig has three (3) pumping stations
located on both ends of the Parian Creek in Ilugin,
Pinagbuhatan and Kapasigan and at San Agustin creek,
Barangay Pinagbuhatan with combined pumping capacity
of 10 gallons/minute.
SUMMARY OF CREEKS
Name of Creek Length (km) Location
1. Daang Paa .80 Kalawaan San Miguel
2. San Agustin 1.95 Pinagbuhatan 13. Ngusing Buwaya .700 Maybunga
3. Parian 3.50 Poblacion 14. Pinagkrusan 2.200 Maybunga
4. Ilugin 1.00 Pinagbuhatan Rosario
5. Nagpayong 1.70 Pinagbuhatan 15. Hakbangan 1.900 Manggahan
6. Pinagkatdan .350 Pinagbuhatan 16. Pansipit 1.000 Dela Paz
7. Marapa .700 Pinagbuhatan Santolan
8. Buli 5.300 Pinagbuhatan
San Miguel
Sta. Lucia,
9. Daang Banca .900 Rosario
10. Bambang Liwanag 1.10 San Miguel
11. Sapang Malapit 1.90 San Miguel
San Miguel
12. Mahabang Ilog 1.30 Maybunga
 INVENTORY OF CREEKS
PASIG CITY

Name of Creek/Covered
Definition/Length Remarks
Barangay

1. Daang Paa Creek From Sapang Manunuso (Tagig) to Pasig a) Extend to Tagig
Kalawaan River. b) Heavily silted
Length-800 mts. c) Encroached by squatter/structures, 300 mts.

Form Sapang Manunuso (Tagig) to Pasig a) Almost dried up in Barangay Kalawaan

2. San Agustin Creek
River, to Parian River. b) With riprap from Pasig River to Urbano Velasco, near
Kalawaan
Length-1,950 Public Market (500 mts.)
Pinagbuhatan
c) Encroached upon by the Public Market (250 mts)
Palatiw
d) Riprap, from Public Market to E. Santos St (Palatiw),
300 mts.
e) Cut/missing, from E. Santos St., to Parian creek, 400
mts.
f) Runs across a heavy commercial area (public market
vicinity).
g) silted

From Ilugin River to Marikina River a) Riprap from Plaza Bonifacio to San Agustin Ave., 200
3. Parian creek Length 3,500 mts.
San Jose-San Nicolas- b) Culvert and filled, from Plaza Bonifacio to Marikina
Kapasigan-Sagad- River, 400 mts. and occupied by structures of Pasig
Sto. Tomas-Palatiw- Police Station, San Jose Barangay Hall and a
San Miguel-Pinagbuhatan commercial establishment
Pumping stations at Plaza Bonifacio and at Ilugin,
Pinagbuhatan.
 INVENTORY OF CREEKS
PASIG CITY

Name of Creek/Covered
Definition/Length Remarks
Barangay
4. Ilugin River From Parian River to Cainta River a) Silted
Pinagbuhatan Length – 1,000 mts.

From Cainta River to Pasig River

5. Nagpayong Creek
Length-1,700 mts. a) Dried-up-600 mts.
Pinagbuhatan
Lost -1,100 mts.
From Parian River to Marapa Creek
6. Pinagkatdan Creek Length-350 mts. a) Dried-up
Pinagbuhatan (Villa-Rey)
From Ilugin River to Greenwoods
7. Marapa Creek Avenue a) 150 meters lost, rest dried up
(Tahanan Creek) Length-700 mts.
Pinagbuhatan

8. Buli (Baugo) Creek From Ilugin River to Kalayaan Ave.

Pinagbuhatan (Imelda Ave.) to Balanti Creek a) Dried-up
San Miguel Length-5,300 mts. b) Encroached by squatters
Sta. Lucia
Rosario

9. Daang Banca From Buli Creek to Buli Creek a) Dried-up

San Miguel Length-900 mts.

10. Sapang Bambang Liwanag From Parian creek to Buli Creek a) Riprap/dredged-250 meters
San Miguel Length-1,100 mts. Rest-dried up
From Bambang Liwanag to end a) Silted
At Doña Juana subdivision b) Portions with riprap
11. Sapang Malapit
Length – 1,900 mts.
San Miguel
Maybunga
From Sapang Liwanag to Manggahan a) Portion riprap
Floodway b) Silted
12. Sapang Mahabang-iIog
c) Portion dried-up
 San Miguel Length – 1,300 mts.
Maybunga a) Dried-up
From Sapang Mahabang-Ilog to
13. Ngusong Buwaya Manggahan Floodway
Maybunga Length – 700 mts.
a) Aqueduct – 1,100 mts.
14. Sapang Pinagkrusan From Magsaysay st., to Buli Creek b) Portion lost
Rosario Length – 2,200 mts. c) Silted
Manggahan
From F. Mariano st., to Balanti Creek a) Mostly riprapped
15. Hackbangan Creek Length – 1,900 mts. b) Silted
Dela Paz
From Pasco Avenue (end) to Marikina a) Silted
16. Pansipit Creek River 1, ooo mts.
Santolan a) Silted
Runs along upper eastern periphery
17. Balanti Creek Of Pasig
Dela Paz
Rosario

H. CURRENT PLANS & PROGRAMS

This is an Infrastructure Plan formulated in 1998
jointly by the Province of Rizal, and the cities of Pasig
1. Maripas Clusters Plan and Marikina basically to improve traffic situation. The
 Plan recognizes the traffic interrelationship within the
three (3) local government units and the need for
coordinated effort to address these issues. The plan for
Pasig calls for development of new travel routes to the
Eastern Province of Rizal via Mercedes Avenue in
Barangay San Miguel and/or via Elisco road in Barangay
Kalawaan/San Joaquin
2. Socio Economic Development Plan
This was formulated by the city of Pasig in 1995 with
technical assistance from NEDA. The plan consists of
tri-modal Sectoral plans for health, education. Economic,
infrastructure, social welfare, protective services and
development administration.
3. Pasig River Rehabilitation Program
5. West Manggahan Flood Control Program
This program is being managed and implemented by
the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission of which the
City of Pasig is a member, for the rehabilitation of the
Pasig River and its major tributaries. The Commission is
now implementing the Master Plan as prepared by Palafox
and Associates. The plan calls for development of parks
along the riverbanks and designation of environmental
protection areas. There are 9 barangays in Pasig lying
along the Pasig River.
4. Pasig – Marikina River Channel Improvement
Program
The scope of the Program is the Pasig River
upstream to the confluence of the Marikina River and
towards Marikina River upstream. Currently in the design
stage funded by JICA, the program calls for riverbank
development, including dikes/embankment and covers 10
barangays of Pasig.
 This is an OECF funded DPWH project to minimize 7. MMUTIS (Metro Manila Urban Transport
flooding brought about by Laguna Bay spillage. The plan Integrated Study)
covers Pasig, Tagig and the adjacent towns of Rizal and
involves construction of dikes/embankment on about The study was undertaken by the DOTC with
2km. stretch of Pasig River in bgy, Pinagbuhatan, technical assistance from JICA in 1996 and concluded in
Kalawaan, Bambang and San Joaquin, as well as 1999. Out of this study, an updated transportation database
construction of pumping stations. Subsequently the was established and a transportation master plan to year
project defines C-6 partially. It is now the implementing 2015 was formulated. The Medium Term Transportation
stage. Development Plan identified bgy. Santolan as a location for
a new bridge across Marikina River that will link Pasig to
6. MMURTRIP (Metro Manila Urban Transport Quezon City.
Integrated Program)

This is World Bank financed program adopted the

proposals under the Maripas Cluster Plan as far as
development of new travel routes to the East

Is concerned. Huge costs of right of way is putting

the Pasig project on hold.
 c. Rapid high rise mixed-use condominium development
I. DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
As with other Central Business District, high rise
1. Increasing commercial development mixed-use development has grown in the last 15 years,
but has gone rapidly in the last 5 or 6 years, confined
at the Ortigas Center and its surrounding areas. The
a. Increase in the number of services and other
high rise development has spilled over the fringes of
commercial establishments per business tax records of
the Ortigas Center in bgy, Oranbo, bgy. Ugong and in
the LGU.
Barangay San Antonio.
Between 1994 and 2000, rate of increase in
d. Increase in the development of warehouses
commercial establishments is almost 100% in
accordance with the statistical records of the City
Development of warehouses, mostly for lease has
Treasurer’s office, compare to low rate of increase of
increased in the last 5 years. Some old factory
industries which is below 30%.
buildings of closed.
b. Rise in pedestrian mall type of shopping centers.
Industries were converted to warehouses such as the
Old Pimeco plant in bgy. Ugong. From 31 in 1994 the
The commercial growth in the last 10 years gave rise
number of Warehouses increased to 158 in 2000.
to several pedestrian mall typeof shopping centers in
Pasig such as the Ever Gostesco Shopping Complex
(bgy. Rosario), Sta. Lucia Shopping Mall (bgy. Dela 2. Declining industrial growth
Paz), Pioneer Shopping Center (bgy, Kapitolyo),
MAKRO (bgy. Rosario), and the Robinson’s Some old industries have remained in operation, yet
Shopping mall (bgy. Dela Paz). These shopping have not expanded in the last 20 years in terms of
centers had slowly eased out medium or average sized floor area or activities.
community grocery stores.
 Notable among the industries are those located in
large areas at the corner of Otigas Avenue and C-5 in
bgy. Ugong, at the bend of the Marikina River in bgy.
Rosario, at Pasco Avenue in bgy. Santolan, and at
Shaw Blvd. in bgy. Kapitolyo. The industries in these
areas have shown no visible signs of expansion nor
substantial improvement of physical facilities in the
last two (2) decades and these are all located in prime
lands

Other industries existing for a longer period of

time have ceased operation or relocated to other
growth center outside of Metro Manila, perhaps
enticed by incentives of the National Government
or driven by land and technology requirements.
Some of these are the Allied Thread Co., Aris
Corporation, Hunter Garments and Marble Craft.
Noticeable is the absence of new large or medium
size industries in the last ten (10) years. All these
purportedly show that industries are becoming less
viable or profitable in Pasig .
III
3. Residential development
THE a. Slow subdivision development

COMPREHENSIVE Slow residential subdivision development is

registered in the last 10 years. There were only
LAND USE PLAN about 12 hectares of land that were developed
into residential subdivision in the last 10 years,

“ BUILDING A NEW compare to the decades of the 70’s and 80’s.

Most of these residential development are all of
medium density type and designed for middle
ENVIRONMENT” income class group.

b. Increasing density and height

 Increasing though not significantly are the
development of townhouses and medium rise
housing condominiums, although these are
more intended for middle income group.
Subdivision residential lots are getting
smaller, while non- subdivision lots are further
being subdivided by owners to accommodate
growing families.
As density increases, so is the height of
single residential structures. We now see three
to four storey houses in high intensity non-
subdivision and simple subdivision areas
constructed on small plots/lots. In average or
middle income subdivision projects of complex
type, construction of residences higher than the
usual two-storey structures has stirred up some
neighborhood associations and led to various
complaints from within. Increasing land values
have outdated the present zoning ordinance.
4. New Growth Centers
Development of new growth centers outside
Metro Manila will continue to influence the
physical environment of the City of Pasig.
There are large industries in Pasig that have
relocated to CALABARZON growth area.
And the MMARILAQUE Region.
On the other hand, the last years had seen the
eastern region, particularly Rizal and the
southern region, as a residential expansion of
Metro Manila. Improving accessibility of Rizal
Province, via Pasig, would further encourage
creation of new residential communities in the
East.
There are now several average, low, and
middle income class residential subdivisions in
the East particularly in the towns of Cainta,
Taytay, Angono, Antipolo and Binangonan.
J. FUNCTIONAL ROLE
1. For quite sometime, Pasig has provided industrial
support to the old Metro Manila structure, and as an
industrial center, it had aptly performed its role. But
changing trends and having a full blown Central
Business District with such rapid development and great
potentials for expansion, we will allow Pasig to assume
the new role of providing trade and commercial support
 to the metropolis. This new role will enhance the worth
and significance of Metro Manila as a potential world
class metropolis
2. Gateway to the Province of Rizal
This role emanates from the geographical location of
Pasig which is at the border of Metro Manila and Rizal
Province. Pasig now becomes the major corridor to the
East made apparent by the heavy movement of traffic
from East to West and vice versa along the major route
which is Ortigas Avenue. As such, it is perceived that
any physical development in Pasig is strategic to the
progress of the province of Rizal.
K. CONSTRAINTS
1. High Population growth rate
The NSO date for 1995 reveals an annual
growth rate of 3.22% down from 3.99% of the
preceding censual period just the same, it is still
higher than the national growth rate of 2.2%,
although much of this growth rate comes from
migration. Based on this growth Pasig will have a
doubling population in I8 years. Most visible
consequence of heavy migration is the proliferation
of squatter settlements and eventually environmental
degradation.
2. High Land Valuation
Land values are now up to P8O, OOO per
square in the Ortigas vicinity, about P 20,000 on the
average in prime lands within the city proper and a
minimum of P5, 000 per square meter in other areas.
Land values and taxes as well tremendously
increased right after city hood and that was the start
of the decline of industrial activities.
3. Elevation of Pasig is 1.00 mts. below mean sea
level.
In some cases, invert elevation of drainage system is
lower than the sea level. A back flow of waters is being
 experience in the poblacion during rainy season when Valle Verde Subdivision, a low density
rivers ran high. residential zone.

L. ISSUES AND CONCERNS c. High rise structures are trying to

1. Incompatible/Conflicting Land Use
a. Some industries are located in residential zones
and vice versa. Heavy industries such as Pioneer
Ceramics, Apo Chemicals, Gold Medal and
Mariwasa are located in designated residential
zones/areas. Inversely, Tierra Verde Executive
Village, and Carlaville subdivisions in Barangay
Santolan are located within industrial zones.
Other residential subdivisions such as Bartville,
Dreamhomes, Mar Village and Octagon
Subdivision were located closely to industrial
establishments such as Daichi, Fumakilla, Silahis
, Steel Corporation, Bandag and Tierra Stock
Pipes in Barangay Dela Paz. In some cases,
several batching plants are located very close to
high density residential areas.
b. The existing land use likewise reveals a large
block of heavy and pollutive industries along C-5
in Barangay Ugong such as PR Cement, Resins
& Ajinomoto among others. Adjacent is the
encroach/penetrate middle income class
subdivision eliciting adverse reactions from
residents thereon. Boundaries where high rise
structures are to be permitted without disturbing
the peace and serenity of a neighborhood unit are
not defined and made clear to the private sector.
2. Loose implementation/absence of some
development regulations
a. Setback and easement regulations and were
openly being violated. There are residential
structures that do not reserve open yards,
sometimes making full occupancy of the lot
parking requirements of some commercial and
institutional establishments are likewise being
violated. Multi-storey structures are not equipped
with proper open and green spaces. At the
Ortigas Center, clustering of high rise structures
is constricted that allows less air ventilation. In some
cases, height limitation is violated.
b. Buffer zones as required by zoning regulations
are not strictly enforced on industrial areas.
c. There are encroachments on sidewalk, on creeks,
and even on right of way or other public open
spaces. Even subdivisions encroach on creeks.
d. No system of enforcement on the part of LGU
(among implementing/regulatory bodies) and
between LGU and other implementing agencies.
Points or levels of coordination are not defined.
e. There are no stringent rules, particularly during
the industrialization period, regarding
establishment of industries and their use of the
rivers. These industries discharge liquid wastes
directly to the rivers with superficial or no
treatment at all contributing significantly to water
pollution and to the deterioration of the rivers. In
some instances, barges owned by these industries
are parked permanently alongside of the rivers,
used sometimes for storage by the industries or
by others. This reduces the width of the rivers.
Easements are likewise being used as yards of
the industries. Some have heavy structures built
on the easements, such as those located in
Barangay Bagong Ilog and Pineda.
3. Squatters
No official count or census has been conducted to
determine the accurate number of squatter families in the
entire city, but the initial estimate of 10,000 squatter
families appears conservative. These are mostly
concentrated on rivers and creeks. Large concentration of
squatters is on the banks of Manggahan Floodway and on
the unfinished embankment. Tough stand or strong
prevention mechanism must be taken by the LGU.
4. The Community Mortgage Program (CMP)
In general, squatter areas are slum or blighted areas.
Blighted areas, however are not solely confined to squatter
areas since there are tenanted areas that are depressed as
well.
One solution the government has offered to these areas is
the Community Mortgage Program or CMP where squatter
families organize themselves into an association to
establish a personality to negotiate with the government
and the land owners for the acquisition and eventually,
subdivisioning of the lot they are occupying disregarding
housing standards. The CMP allows and encourages
below acceptable housing standards and this does not
 contribute to the enhancement of the general housing
condition.
Perhaps what ions served by the CMP regularization
of land tenure, but the blight situation has remained.
While we continue to upgrade regulation for other types of
development, grade the standards of low cost housing in
Metro Manila just to match the falling affordability level
of the program beneficiaries or the maximum loan.
5. Housing Backlog
According to the 1990 NSO Census of Population
and Housing, Pasig has a total of 73,119 occupied dwelling
units and 77,624 households, 9.6% which are existing in
multiple household situation. The Metro Manila
Environmental Karte prepared by JICA and Metro Manila
Authority in early 90’s reported 19.2% of households as
living in unacceptable conditions.
6. Land Related Conflicts/Issues
a) There are disputes over ownership of large parcels of
land that hampers development in Barangay
Manggahan and Santolan.
b) There exist untitled lands, and in addition there are
overlapping of titles of serious concern in some areas as
in Barangay Santolan
c) We have various boundary conflicts among Barangay
units and with adjacent LGU’s, particularly with the
Municipality of Cainta.
d) Erosion
Tax map of the City Assessor’s Office indicate
movement of shoreline of the Pasig River and the Marikina
River in Barangay Bambang, Buting, Pinagbuhatan and
Barangay Santolan.
e) Squatters in Urban prime land
Large and prime land in Barangay Rosario with great
commercial potentials is occupied by squatters who have
been staying in the area for more than 20 years. There
were attempts to resolve the problem or evict the squatters
thru negotiated or legal means, yet it is feared that with the
existing political environment, there might not be a
alternative but to sell the property to the settlers
themselves, for the lot owners to be compensated. In
which case Pasig shall be deprived of a big commercial
boost.
7. Traffic Congestion
a) Strong traffic flow to the East
The strategies location of Pasig in relation to the
Province of Rizal has become the primary source of
traffic congestion in the city. And because of this,
Pasig will have to bear with its role as a major carrier of
traffic to the Eastern Province of Rizal, which had been
undergoing a lot of development in recent years. With
Ortigas Avenue as the main corridor, Pasig is primarily
being used as a travel route between Metro Manila and
the East, and the traffic generated out of this
relationship appears to be the single biggest factor of
congestion. The forthcoming transfer of the seat of
governance of the Province of Rizal to Antipolo will
add up to the predominantly Eastern bound traffic yhat
runs through the heart of the city. Congestion on
Ortigas Avenue has caused traffic to overflow
especially during peak hours, to the secondary roads,
affecting likewise internal circulation of Pasig.
b) Circumferential Road C-5
Aside from the East traffic, Pasig is now being
confronted with traffic at Circumferential Road C-5
which runs through 3km. of a busy section of
residential and industrial establishments.
C-5 may have relieved EDSA (C-4) some of its
traffic load, but it has created a dilemma for Pasig.
Since it was opened to fast traffic, it has adversely
affected internal mobility in certain parts of the city, in
city travel becoming more tedious. In a few years, upon
full completion and utilization of C-5 from end to end,
more traffic will be drawn into it, and without adequate
infrastructure support it would be difficult to sustain the
limited expressway character it was designed to be.
Pasig stretch, particularly at Vargas Bridge approach
has been identified as one of the bottlenecks of C-5
considering its proximity to the Ortigas Center.
c) Street parking
Barangay streets are being used for day and night
parking. This is a common occurrence in high density
residential areas of the poblacion where carports or off
street parking areas are not provided within the
residences, mostly in barangays San Miguel, Palatiw,
Pinagbuhatan, Sumilang and Bambang.
Ultra, a large recreational institution adjacent to the
Ortigas Center create monstrous traffic jams during
special events, concerts and games, although
occasionally, but nonetheless paralyze tremendously the
traffic movement to the Ortigas Center and to the East.

Due to the absence of adequate parking spaces,
patrons and clients utilize the streets as parking areas
resulting in traffic chaos which extends over a radius of
1.5 km. and congesting the streets and areas of Ortigas
Center, C-5, Shaw Blvd. and even the whole stretch of
Ortigas Avenue.
Other large educational institutional like the La
Immaculada Concepcion which have no parking areas
within its property, utilize streets as parking areas and
as loading and unloading zones congesting Caruncho
Avenue, the main road towards the public market, the
City Hall, and the government centers .
Absence or lack of adequate parking spaces in
commercial establishments, especially those along
commercial strips utilize roads and sidewalks as
parking spaces for their clients and their service
vehicles. A. Mabini St. located at the city’s poblacion
is one strip of commercial structure where heavy traffic
occurs due to street parking.
d) Proliferation of tricycles
Means of travel frequently used by the residents are
the tricycles for inter and intra barangay travel and the
jeepneys for traveling to and from neighboring areas of
the city. Though tricycles appear to be the most
convenient means of travel and though regulated by the
barangay units, they posed hazards to pedestrians as
they ply their route on narrow roads, made even
narrower by street parking.
In addition, there are just too many of them plying
overcrowded routes even using road intersections as
terminals.
e) Laxity in enforcement of traffic rules.
Jeepneys drivers often violate loading and unloading
regulations. In some instances jeepney drivers had the
temerity to engage each other in conversation in the
middle of the road in full view of enforcers. Inaction of
enforcers are more of a sign of desperation rather than
neglect of duty.
f) Excavation
Excavations more often that is not properly
coordinated with traffic enforcers. Issuance of
excavation permits must be systematized for proper
scheduling.
8. Flooding
a) Apart from the Laguna Bay Spillage Pasig may
relatively be free from floods, particularly the town
proper, but floods from storm run-off occurs in some
areas due to intense rainfall and excessive flows of the
Pasig River and Marikina River.
b) In most cases, storm run-off is due to inadequate,
damaged, cut, or clogged lines within the system. As of
latest heavy rainfall (October, 1995) there were 94
areas and streets in 20 barangays that experienced
flash floods although in low levels due to storm run-off.
Flood waters subside mostly in two (2) hours, though.
c) Excessive flows from Pasig and Marikina Rivers
brought about by heavy rainfall aggravated by absence
of dikes/embankment inundate low lying areas along
their path in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Kalawaan, San
Joaquin, Bambang, Santolan and Rosario. Flood along
low lying areas of the Marikina River also occurs from
closure of the Rosario floodgates of the Manggahan
Floodway.
d) In some cases, floods remained for days due to blocked
or silted esteros inducing a backflow of waters. Portion
of some creeks, such as the Hakbangan creek and
Pinagkrusan creek have been encroached upon by
residential subdivisions, squatters, and industries
thereby blocking the flow and reducing the width of the
creeks. Pasig and Marikina River, likewise have not
been spared of encroachment from squatters. Other
creeks located in areas still open for development are
drying up like the Sapang Malapit, Sapang Mahabang
Ilog and Bambang Liwanag Creek in barangay San
Miguel and Maybunga. In some cases, roads have
replaced creeks as in Barangay Kalawaan. (Jimenez
St.)
e) The most serious floods occurring in Pasig is caused by
the Laguna Bay spillage and its occurrences are getting
frequent than it used to. This flood which takes months
to subside inundate low lying areas surrounding the
Pasig River in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Kalawaan,
Bambang, San Joaquin and extends to the nearby
barangays of Palatiw, San Miguel and Maybunga. The
latest floods of this type occur in year 2000 and in 1998
believed to be aggravated by the flood control
mechanism of the Manggahan Floodway structure.
These brought to the attention of the national
government the adverse effects of the construction and
operation of the Manggahan Floodway on the towns of
Pasig, Pateros and Tagig.
9. Pollution
a) Establishments of Industries brought along air and
water pollution. At present there are about 200 large
 industries located all over Pasig, some of the heaviest of
which are located along the banks of Pasig and
Marikina Rivers discharging liquid waste directly to the
river with superficial or no treatment at all. About 54
industries, light to heavy abut the rivers.
Air pollution has been blamed for the rise in
respiratory cases among the population in some arts of
the city, such as in Barangay Kalawaan, Santolan, and
San Joaquin. There are cases when complaints of
residents against polluting industries led to closure of
these establishments.
The degree of pollution in Pasig does not differ from
the rest of Metro Manila towns and cities which is made
worse by smoke belching of motor vehicles.
b) Water pollution does not only come from industries but
also from domestic sources. Solid & Liquid waste from
households find its way to the river system via the
drainage systems.
c) Much of the noise pollution in Pasig is derived not from
industries, but from motorized tricycles plying narrow
routes, disturbing place and tranquility of the
neighborhood.
d) Though devolved, Pollution Control functions has not
been assumed by the City of Pasig. On the other hand,
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) and the Laguna Lake Development Authority
(LLDA) are not exerting any effort to facilitate the
devolution, much less to equip local government units
with technical capabilities to monitor and implement
pollution abatement measures, environmental protection
codes, and other related decrees, rules and regulations.
10. Absence of sewer system
Waste water management is through the traditional
individual household disposal system. There is not
centralized sewerage system not even in urban poor
housing projects placed under the Community Mortgage
Program. Domestic sewage is disposed off to a septic
tank where effluent is discharge to the storm drain
system without any treatment at all.
As a starting point the city and the MWSS must
work together in establishing sewer lines and treatment
plant in existing housing projects and subdivisions
enjoining participation of affected communities. New
developments however need to be covered by
regulations somewhere, including urban poor housing
projects.

10. Absence of constant potable water supply
throughout the day.
a) Through majority of the households are serviced by
MWSS, there is no constant supply of potable water in
the system throughout the day. Water rationing takes
place in most areas particularly within the poblacion
and is a source of inconvenience among households.
Deep wells have not been a reliable source due to the
presence of several factories which draw their water
supply from ground water source, resulting in overdraft.
There are several areas within Pasig where ground
water has almost been depleted and could no longer be
sourced out.
11.
b) However in spite of water rationing by the MWSS in
the poblacion and other parts of the city, some areas
enjoy constant MWSS supply throughout the day, such
as the Valle Verde subdivision, Barangay Ugong,
Manggahan and some parts of Barangay Rosario, In
contrast, there are areas where availability of MWSS
supply in too limited such as in Barangay San Antonio,
Ortigas Center, Barangay Sta. Lucia and Barangay
Pinagbuhatan.
c) Barangay Pinagbuhatan needs to be served
immediately, with only 65% of the population being
served by MWSS. This is where most depressed
communities and urban poor housing projects of the
Community Mortgage Program are located, all existing
without the benefit of MWSS system. Barangay
Manggahan, San Miguel and Palatiw are only 80%
being served by MWSS.
d) The age of the system is one area that should be looked
into by authorities. Aged systems are usually in the
poblacion where rationing takes place and where water
levels in the wells continue to decrease, and where most
leakages occur.
Garbage Disposal
a) Garbage disposal site is one thing that the City
Government, and for that matter any single LGU could
not afford to maintain, considering, its huge
environmental costs. Pasig, just like other LGU’s rely
heavily on MMDA for the disposal of garbage and
therefore need to fully participate in the preparation of a
Metro wide solid waste management plan that include
establishment of a sanitary landfill system or other form
of garbage disposal and including waste recycling and
segregation. While disposal is dependent on MMDA,
 waste recycling and segregation can be handled
independently by the City Government.
12. Burial Site
a) The 3.5 hectare government burial site in Barangay
Caniogan and Barangay Santolan and the Roman
Catholic Cemetery are already congested. These
appears no room for expansion for both, and in a few
years with doubling of population in 18 years,
cremation may be the only option left.
M. LAND REQUIREMENTS
Present land use reveals that only about 15% of the
total land area of Pasig is open for development. Due
to scarcity of land resources or against demand, it is not
expected that each use may be sufficiently served by all
requirements particularly in housing where the bulk of
the demand is placed. However, other strategies that
could offset land requirements can be adopted by the
City.
1. Industrial Use
Based on the standard .80 hectare space
requirements per 1000 population, the city does not
need additional industries until year 2011. But high
cost of land makes new industries not viable and
likewise forces the existing unproductive industries
especially those located on prime land to convert to
high yielding commercial uses.
Industrial activity likewise is slowing down as a
result of industrial dispersal policy of government and
the rise of the new growth centers outside the
metropolitan area which have been absorbing
established industries away from Pasig. By year 2000
about 3.5% of the total existing areas devoted to
industrial use has been converted to commercial use. It
is expected/forecasted to drop further by another 3% in
the next three (3) years.
Correspondingly, intensified commercial activities is
expected to take the frontline in enhancing growth and
economy and surpass the economic gains attained by
the city during its peak industrial period.
2. Commercial Use
From 1987 to 1988, commercial establishments grew
at an average of 7.04% annually. Following this growth
rate Pasig will be needing an approximate land area of
454.43 hectares to satisfy its commercial land use relate to the Central Business District. With declining
requirements for the year 2015 or an additional 300 industries, intensifying commercializing would be the
hectares. best option for maintaining the economic progress
achieved by the city.
Development at the Ortigas Center, ahs started to
spill over the fringes including San Antonio Village, a
semi-exclusive residential village in Barangay San
Antonio. The rapid pace of development has brought
about an increase of about 65% in the number of
completed condominium units from 1992 level. The
increasing demand of upscale condominium units
recognizes the need for opening more areas for
commercial high rise development and the need for 3. Residential Use
expanding the scope of the Central Business District.
Because of the rise of several business district and other The city’s housing requirements in 20 years have
growth centers all over Metro Manila, a broader scope gone beyond the resources of the local government unit
of CBD in Pasig together with better land control and in terms of land resources and finance.
development mechanism would be needed to increase
its competitiveness in business, trade and employment. A total of 28.8% of households in 1990 has been
reported in the Metro Manila Urban Area Environment
Recent trends in the National and Metropolitan Karte as in need of housing units. The same trend
levels and increase in land valuation resulting from increases the demand to 32,869 units for the year 2000
cityhood and the influence of the Ortigas Center and to 42,820 units in 2008. For a density of 100 units
demands a redirection of land use priorities towards per hectare, additional land requirements for housing
high intensity commercialization. The mere presence would reach 426 hectares in the year 2008.
of the Ortigas Center and its influence on the
surrounding areas demand complementary development
from the other areas of Pasig that would support or
4. Parks and 6.79 hectares for future requirements approximating a
total of 40 hectares.
Base on subdivision standards, additional land
requirements for park for the present nee is 32.50 hectares
 GOALS
1. Rehabilitate physical
environment

2. Improve traffic conditions

3. Enhance aesthetic appeal

 A clean, healthy, and pleasant environment
with modern and adequate infrastructure,
4. Maintain cleanliness and
sanitation at all times. competitive business climate, along with a
creative, intelligent, productive, disciplined,
5. Increase economic and
investment growth opportunities. and empowered citizenry will make Pasig a
better place to live, work and grow.

VISION
A. VISION - MISSION

VISION MISSION
Intensive high-rise development Offer the country and the world an alternative, competitive and satisfying
1. A world class financial and place of business and employment by way of an expanded Central
business capital of the Business District equipped with an efficient system of infrastructure and a
Philippines in the 21st century. complimentary land development and control mechanism.

Transform Pasig into a well functioning and aesthetically appealing city

Architectural urban environment while preserving its historical and cultural heritage.

A center for recreational activities and a place Provide opportunities for recreational, tourism and cultural development
2. A scenic and enliven river for special events. by way of a pleasant river environmental that comprise open space, parks
system tourist spot and other amenities.

A scenic view By a scenic view of the rivers, motivate land owners to develop sites and
structures on the riverfront with aesthetics and architectural value.

A transport route By a scenic view from the rivers, inspire and move viewers and
commuters to use the river as a mode of transportation.
 VISION MISSION

Mixed residential – commercial communities Encourage development of medium rise, self contained residential
3. Pleasant housing environment communities to complement the business and commercial character of the
city and the metropolis.

Quality and decent housing Develop housing programs to improve housing condition and regularize
land tenure.

A city landscape dominated by green Offer the population a respite from the pressure of work and rigors of life
elements. through the presence of abundant natural greeneries.

Offer the investors by way of a green environment, a comfortable and

4. A green landscape A touch of nature in every piece of satisfying place of employment and operation, an attractive and
development competitive business location at par with the leading growth centers of the
world.

A walk in the park in the daily life of the Provide the residents by creating enough open spaces, parks and
people playground the opportunities to grow into physically fit individuals
embracing leisure and recreational activities as permanent ways of their
lives.
VISION MISSION
 Alternative transportation Establish efficient land based, water based and if so requires a rail based
5. Modern transportation transportation network.
structure.

Established pedestrian network Provide pedestrian with facilities and services for a safe convenient and
free flow of pedestrian movement.

Well-managed and established system of Create healthy, creative and sound minded inhabitants by providing clean
6. Clean and healthy surrounding flood control, solid waste, water supply, and and sanitary living conditions at all times through infrastructure and
sanitation system. institutional development.

B. OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES

 OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES TARGETS

1. Maximize use of land resource
2. Preserve and conserve history and culture
3. Promote redevelopment
4. Create a distinctive character for Pasig
5. Provide order in development
6. Minimize number of informal settlers
7. Reduce blight
1. Intensified commercial development by opening 1. Increased commercial zones to about 20% of the
more zones for commercial development and total land area
expanding the Central Business District
2. Industrial zones reduced by 50%
2. Urban renewal for existing housing areas and
other critical areas identified from the standpoint 3. Declares historical preservation sites
of historical, cultural, economic, aesthetics,
architectural, and other environmental 4. Identified and marked historical landmarks and
considerations, such as for historical historical spots
development and preservation, for sites and
services development and for special growth and 5. Identified sites, at least 12 for urban renewal.
development.
6. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Development
3. Development and designation of standard design Guidelines and Institutional Framework.
on which all types of construction/development
shall be based.

8. Create better/quality residential communities and 4. Increase government efforts towards identifying
housing projects and developing new sites for medium rise 7. Reduced informal settlers by 75%
housing.
8. Increased medium rise housing communities
5. Encourage private sector in medium rise housing
development 9. Slum areas eliminated

6. Strong squatter prevention and relocation 10. Upgraded development standards for
program and mechanism housing/subdivision.

7. Comprehensive Shelter Program

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES TARGETS
9. Increase green areas 8. Develop greenbelts zones 11. Fully developed a expanded Central Park to
about 10 hectares.
10. Increase recreational opportunities for the people 9. Continuing development and expansion of a
by providing adequate parks and recreational Central Park or recreational center that will 12. At least 5,000 sq. mt. of pocket parks
areas within the access of residents provide among others a picnic ground, social halls,
competitive sports facilities, and the amenities of a 13. At least ten (10) km. of linear parks
scientific, educational and leisure park.
14. Six (6) km. of bicycle lanes along creeks
10. Full development/upgrading/expansion and
maintenance of existing barangay parks and
playground and other community parks to bring
about their maximum utilization.

11. Transform the river system into a tourist, 11. Small scale greening of residential areas, by
recreational and cultural attraction. creating pocket parks or open spaces in housing
sites especially in densely populated areas.

12. Contribute to the development of the rivers as a 12. Massive and continuing tree planting, greening
mode of transportation. and beautification on all public places and open
spaces.

13. Encourage other activities along the rivers.
13. Adopt, recover, and develop non-buildable 15. 100% cleared and 50% developed easements.
easement zones.
16. At least (10) developed major parks developed
14. Develop/pursue programs and projects along the along the rivers.
riverbanks outside of the easement zones, such as
parks and playgrounds, historical sites, urban 17. River walls/parapets covering at least 50% of the
renewal and other types of development or total length of the shorelines.
redevelopment.

15. Increase access to the rivers

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES TARGETS

14. To synchronize and jibe transportation network
of Pasig to Metropolitan transportation structure
and to that of the Province of Rizal.
15. To improve the accessibility of Pasig and the
Central Business District to neighboring cities
and to other growth centers.
16. To maintain an efficient internal circulation
within the city by ensuring a free flow of
pedestrian and vehicular movement.
17. Maximum traffic safety on all roads of Pasig
18. Designate appropriate land use design along the 18. Completion of the Manggahan Floodway
riverbanks.
19. 50% improvement of river water quality and
19. Upgrade physical appearance of river riverbed.
infrastructure such as river walls, parapets and
bridges.
20. Recommend and work for the completion of the
Manggahan Floodway, specifically embankment
and the East and West bank roads.
21. Institutional Development that which will
promote coordination with neighboring LGU’s
and with other agencies involved in traffic
enforcement and transport development,
increase the capabilities of traffic personnel and 20. New travel routes to the East.
traffic enforcement unit in the terms of staff and
logistic support and modern equipment, and 21. Construction of at least 3 additional bridges.
provide motivation to traffic enforcers.
22. LRT study or identified LRT routes.
22. Improve traffic management system including
provision of modern traffic signs and signals, 23. Identified location of river terminals
marking, tripping, pedestrian barriers and
crossing, traffic circulation scheme, effective 24. Attractive and appropriate pedestrian facilities
rules and regulations for both motorists and on major thoroughfares, on secondary roads
pedestrian (particularly on loading and and commercial centers, or a comprehensive
unloading zone) and designation of terminals pedestrian net-work.
particularly for taxis and tricycles.
25. Upgraded traffic code.
23. Extensive traffic education for both motorists
and pedestrian and public general
OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES TARGETS

18. To minimize flooding
19. To reduce pollution levels
20. To provide a constant supply of potable water to
all households throughout the day.
22. Infrastructure development including building of
new roads and bridges to link to neighboring
growth centers and improve internal circulation
and construction of pedestrian
overpasses/facilities in major thoroughfares.
24. Regular/continuing program of repair,
rehabilitation and improvement of existing
roads, sidewalks, pathways, curbs and gutter and
road shoulders emphasizing quality in
workmanship
25. Continuing infrastructure study on measures to
improve traffic such as on:
a) Easing/decongesting eastern bound traffic
b) Identifying possible route for mass transit
system particularly that which will serve the
Central Business District and serve the
commuters to and from Rizal Province.
c. Identify possible areas that would
accommodate bicycle lanes and walk lanes.
26. Formulation and adoption of a Master Drainage 26. 90% flood free
Plan.
27. 50% reduction in pollution levels
27. Development of more effective and innovative
solid waste collection system. 28. 100% MWSS piped water services to all
households.
28. Continuing study of an effective waste disposal
system appropriate and feasible for the City of
Pasig within its financial capabilities or in joint
undertaking with other LGU’s.
 OBJECTIVES
29.
21. To maintain an efficient waste management
system
22. To achieve and maintain continuous flow of 30.
rivers and creeks
23. To adopt and maintain proper sanitation
standards for all structures and establishments 31.
STRATEGIES TARGETS
Pursue recycling, waste segregation and other 29. 80% population acceptance of waste
techniques of waste handling through full scale recycling and segregation.
information campaign, education and programs.
30. At least 6 km. of rehabilitated and well
Recommend/support expansion of MWSS service functioning creeks.
areas and rehabilitation of old and inadequate
waterlines. 31. Sanitation Code.
Initiate a sewerage plan or system in joint
undertaking or close coordination with the MWSS
concessionaire and the DENR.

32. Development of modern flood control

infrastructure in coordination with the DPWH to
contain erosion and prevent overflows, such as
revetment/embankment and riverwalls on Pasig
and Marikina Rivers, pumping stations and
equipment.

33. Comprehensive Maintenance Program of

inventory upgrading, rehabilitation, cleaning and
declogging of drainage system, including creeks
that carry statements of the organization,
personnel system, equipment and financial
workplan.

34. Recovery, revival, rehabilitation, clearing and

dredging of all creeks/esteros in coordination with
DPWN, DENR, MMDA and other concerned
agencies.
34. Improve/Strengthen local sanitation system and
enforcement in technical and administrative aspect,
including upgrading of local sanitation code and
proper information and campaign.

C. POLICY AREAS:
1. Open Space/Greening
2. Frontage and streetscape development
a) Heavy/medium industries – increased open space
requirements and /or buzzer zones.
b) Interchanges, bridges, pedestrian overpasses, LRT
stations and other elevated transport structures –
integration of greening in the design of these
infrastructure facilities.
c) Condominium, subdivisions, industrial and
commercial projects – prescribing landscaping plan
and upgrading open spaces requirements.
3. Heritage Development
d) Public places or parks and public buildings –
greening requirements, and in addition prescribing
standard design character for purposes of aesthetics
and/or distinction.
e) Streets/right of way – providing for center islands
and planting strips and design of intersections.
f) Private residences motivating and encourage
citizens to undertake greening and landscaping,
within their properties and within their vicinity.
a) Street/right of way development – pertains to
side-walk design and development and its
integration with utilities, street lighting, and in
some cases with advertising and commercial
signs.
b) Private Lot areas immediately along the streets –
refers to building setback, fence setback and
fence design.
a) Historical landmarks and structures –
identification and marking of historical
landmarks and structures to prevent any outright
demolition or alteration of structures.
b) Restoration of historical structures, such that the
original appearance is preserved and maintained.
 c) Historical sites – Designation and delineation of f) Linkages with Pasig River Rehabilitation
cultural and historical enclave. Program

4. Urban Renewal Areas, with respect to design g) Development integration, with large scale
standards and quality of infrastructure and housing. development.

5. River/Riverfront Development
6. Central Business District, such as on:
a) Buildings/Structures, on frontage orientation height
regulations, prescribing architectural design
1. Setback/height requirements, such as increasing
character, approval of building design. setback requirements in relation to the height of
the building.
b) Easements, on recovery, design and
implementation 2. Open space requirements, such as prescribing
floor area ratio and minimum setback
c) Industrial operations, such as on berthing activities, requirements.
construction of wharfs and piers.
3. Pedestrian facilities/walkways, such as
d) Land use, such on discouraging heavy industries and prescribing standard design of development.
other uses incompatible to the development of the
river and encouraging comprehensive type of 4. Roadways and utilities design.
development on the riverbank areas on the part of
the private sector. 5. Adjoining LGU’s for the integration and
coordination of design and development.
e) River Infrastructure, such as prescribing standard
design for river walls, parapets, bridges, piers.
 8. Land Information system, to enable the public and the
developers as well other investors to access information
on land use, land values and other land data.

9. Disaster mitigation

a. Reducing earthquake hazards which may refer to

improvement of building standards for design,
methods and techniques.
7. Mixed-Use Development
b. Disaster preparedness program
1. Allowable uses, such as limiting land use to mixed
residential-commercial use and recreational uses.
c. Identified critical or high risk areas
2. Open Space, setback, height and parking
requirements. 10. Tax incentives and other incentives for
industries, developers and even private
3. Minimum land requirements individuals.

4. Traffic considerations 11. Housing policy

5. Waste water treatment a. Cooperative housing, housing subsides and

other support.
6. Solid Waste
b. City Government housing, on identification of
housing beneficiaries and housing sites.
 c. City Government housing, on identification of
housing beneficiaries and housing sites.
d. Joint venture with other government agencies and
with the private sector in undertaking low cost
medium rise housing.
12. Population policy i.e, reducing housing demand
and support of national policies affecting
migration.
13. Traffic Management
15.
a. Parking requirements in large commercial, institutional
and recreational establishments, including office and
residential condominium.
b.Carport requirements in residential structures
c. Street parking regulations
d.Parking fees
e. Regulation in movement and operation of tricycles.
14. Pedestrian Access and Safety
a) Sidewalk encroachment
b) Specific sidewalk design, in identified areas, such as
in the Central Business center or in the town center.
c) Pedestrianization of some areas or road segments
d) Pedestrian Infrastructure – location/design of
pedestrian overpasses and waiting sheds.
Road Development, such as on:
a) Possibility of integrating bicycle lanes in new road
development and in other areas where feasible.
b) Design, in consideration of integrity of structures
and aesthetics.
c) Integration of utilities in the implementation.
d) Linkage/interconnection of subdivision.
16. Flood Control/Minimizing damage from floods
a) Elevation standards, prescribing above flood levels
standards especially on flood prone areas.
b) Flood Warning System, such as
the issuance of guidelines to be observed at the onset of a
heavy rainfall;
c) Evaluation of the flood control
mechanism of the Manggahan Floodway, such issues as
regulating closure or opening of gateway dams at Sta.
Rosa hydraulic structure and the Rosario weir.
18. Sewerage System, which may initially be in the
form of providing or requiring waste water
treatment for:
a. New and existing housing communities/projects
including urban poor housing projects under CMP.
b. Industrial establishments and monitoring their
compliance.
c. For other large development projects.
19. Water Conservation

20. Waste Recycling, segregation and other aspects

of waste handling
17. Pollution Control
21. Burial –on advocating cremation and on
a) Growth and operation of industries, such as regulating issuance of burial permit.
industrial activities, imposition of taxes and penalties.
22. Annual appropriation, giving priority to acquisition of
b) Motor vehicles, with respect to smoke sites for parks and playground especially along
belching riverbanks and on high density residential areas, to
create new open spaces, to increase access to the rivers,
c) Tricycles, with respect to noise they cause and for relocation and informal settlers, and for
on neighborhood road/sidewalk expansion: and for the Land Use Plan to
be the basis of the Annual Appropriation.

23. Private sector/community participation, that which
will :
a. encourage participation in design and implementation of
projects and programs
b. systematize/institutionalize participation
c. identify areas of private sector partnership
d. Increase government efforts in community organization
and education.
24. Institutional linkages
a. With the barangay councils, the purpose of which is to
provide them with a strong role, logistic support, and an
effective working mechanism with the city government in
the implementation of programs and projects
enabling them to share responsibilities in such
functions as:
- monitoring all development activities,
particularly along waterways and their
compliance to development guidelines,
regulations, and other clearances.
- In squatter prevention and relocation
- In the protection of the rivers and creeks and
their easements.
- Maintenance of roads and drainage facilities.
- Fire protection, traffic management and
enforcement.
- Greening, maintenance of parks, enforcement
of sanitation code, solid waste management and
other aspects of cleanliness and beautification
- Information & education
b) With DPWH and other public and private
infrastructure implementing agencies with respect to
project development, design, and implementation
coordination.
c) Close relationship with the Province of Rizal and
neighboring LGU’s and the DPWH.
 d) Close coordination with LLDA, DENR, and other
agencies involved in the protection of the environment
particularly in pollution control, and for possible
devolution of some functions to the City Government.
e) With MWSS concessionaire
f) With the international community
25. Organizational Structure
a) Planning bodies
- Local development council, to strengthen in
terms of composition that will increase
representation from the NGO & private
sector, in terms of logistic and staff support
towards the performance of its functions as
stated in the Local Government Code.
- Barangay Development Council, to strengthen
representative from NGO’s and the youth, and
to increase its technical capabilities.
- City Planning and Development Office, to
strengthen the office and improve its
capabilities in the performance of its
functions, particularly as the technical arm of
the Local Development Council.
b) Project Monitoring, creation, activation or
strengthening the Project Monitoring Team or
committee that will coordinate all monitoring
activities, including those that are foreign assisted,
including settings up of Sectoral committees or
task force to monitor these projects.
c) Plan Evaluation review and updating, such as
creation of task force review committee or a
system that will assist the local Development
Council in this function.
d) Funding, to tap other services to finance the plan or
to improve areas of taxation.
e) Capacity Building, for a meaningful capacity
building program for officials including Barangay
officials particularly in the fields of coordination,
management and improving technical capabilities.
f) Creation/strengthening of offices that which will
improve government position and its capability to
promote coordination, develop, manage,
implement and monitor programs and enforce
regulations, such as:
- The regulatory bodies and their system, defining
roles and functions, powers, procedures,
 enforcement mechanism, logistic support, and proper
coordination with other offices.
- Park Management Office, that will develop, implement,
oversee and monitor programs and projects related to
parks, playgrounds and other recreational development
facilities and provide measures to improve and maintain
existing parks and playground.
- River Development Office – to oversee and monitor all
developments, private and public along rivers and creeks,
to develop and coordinate plans and programs for the
improvement and protection of rivers & creeks.
- Estate Management Office, that which will manage
housing and housing related programs, and projects,
and other functions related to management of land
properties of the LGU.
- Community Relations office, that which will reorganized,
consolidate and upgrade existing offices involved in
community relations in terms of functions, personnel, and
logistic support.
- Environmental Office, to regulate and enforce
environmental laws, policies and ordinances formulated
by the City Government.
- Engineering Department as the infrastructure implements
agency of the city government in terms of organization,
system, and improving technical capabilities of
personnel.
- Solid Waste Management Office, to study, develop and
implement programs and activities related to solid waste
management, including the proper coordination
with various government and private agencies.
D. KEY DEVELOPMENT AREAS
a. BARANGAY KAPITOLYO
Going by the present trends in development, the
present use of a large portion of Barangay Kapitolyo
(industrial block) had not been fully maximized. These
areas possess great potentials for redevelopment
considering its geographical location, size and
capability. Adjacent to it is the Central Business
District as proposed by the City of Mandaluyong.
Areas for integration/coordination with Mandaluyong
must be identified.
b. BARANGAY SANTOLAN
a) The industrial block bounded by Pasco
Ave., Marikina River, Marcos Highway
and Among Rodriguez possess a great
potential for redevelopment. Aside from
its physical characteristic, the CBD
proposal of Marikina across Marcos
Highway could complement its
development.
 A new type of development in
Barangay Santolan will enliven Barangay
Santolan and its people which until now had
stagnated for quite a long period of time
despite the presence of industries and even
during the height of industrial development.
The LRT project could catalyze the
transformation that could also be an opportunity to
develop integrally the Marikina River System.
b) A large portion of barangay Santolan along
the riverbanks are occupied by informal
settlers on land whose ownership has been a
subject of dispute for a long period of time.
The ownership issue has dragged for decades
and has set back all development efforts. In
order to stabilize the community, the
government could intervene to resolve the
land issue in favor of the occupants who have
been staying in the area for not less than 30
years and preposition a 20 meter special
easement zone along Marikina River.
3. UPPER MARIKINA RIVER AREAS
The large parcels of land occupied presently by
heavy and medium industries in Manggahan, Rosario
and Ugong along Marikina River are possibilities
for large scale redevelopment. Aside from being
perceived as unproductive showing no visible
signs of expansion, the presence of these industries
has not stimulated the growth of other activities in
the Barangay.
4. BARANGAY UGONG
The high land valuation in barangay
Ugong could spur another process of
development. Riped for a new type of
development, the industrial block along C-5
should be given the though of minimizing it
conflict with adjacent land use (Valle Verde
subdivision) and complementing the Ortigas
Commercial Center. This area is being left out
of the development of Barangay Ugong.
5. THE ORGITAS PROPERTY, C-5,
BARANGAY UGONG
This is a 15 hectare vacant property with
a very high land valuation located on an
environment that is essentially residential and
low density. Its high commercial value amidst
a residential environment might cause a conflict
in land use development and could cause a
concern for would be developers.

6. RIZAL PROVINCIAL CAPITOL
This area will soon be vacated by the province
of Rizal upon relocation of its seat of government to
Antipolo. It reverted back to the private sector,
Pasig could loose a great source of wide open spaces
that serve as breathing spell in an environment of
high rise and constricted structures and with the
highest land valuation among Pasig Areas. The
LGU could exercise its power to reclassify this area
into some uses that would redound to the welfare
and benefits of its people and produce a positive
impact on the environment.
7. MARKET VICINITY
The absence of a semblance of order at the way
development is taking place in the commercial areas of the
market vicinity demands a reinforcement in development
regulations, Setbacks, easement, green spaces, use of arcades
& standard design of pedestrian facilities are some of the
areas that should be covered by strong and proper
regulations. At present, there seems to be a random type of
development taking place.
8. THE OLD TOWN PLAZA
With evidences of history, development
of this area could be the starting point in
heritage development. The historical enclave
could extend beyond its boundaries to cover
areas of Barangay Malinao, San Jose and San
Nicolas.
9. BARANGAY KALAWAAN,
PINAGBUHATAN AND SAN JOAQUIN
These 3 barangays need the most
government attention in terms of enhancing the
environment, be it in terms of land, use housing
or flood control. The presence of some
industrial activities in these barangays has not
contributed to a healthy environment, much
more the general growth of the barangay and its
residents. Housing appears to be the most
important component in environmental
development of these areas considering the
large number and the length of stay of the
informal settlers, and in the case of barangay
Pinagbuhatan, the number of poor families who
were resettled in the area through Community
Mortgage Program.
 Barangay Pinagbuhatan has become the
favorite location of squatters and urban poor housing
projects due to low cost of land. Focus of attention
should be on areas near the old dumpsite and the
closest to Laguna de Bay.
The riverbanks of these 3 barangays which are
all located along the Pasig River could be taken
advantage of source of parks, playground, and open
spaces for highly congested areas, in which case
easements could be made wider.
10. MANGGAHAN FLOODWAY
The stretch of Manggahan Floodway from
Ortigas southward covered by Barangay Maybunga,
San Miguel and Sta. Lucia has become as eyesore.
It is now occupied by thousand of squatters mostly
settled on the embankment which ahs remained
unfurnished up to this time. Completion of the
embankment and the east and west bank road which
is tantamount to removal of the squatters is the
biggest task ahead for the LGU, the DPWH and the
NHA. The project needs to be completed not only
for visual purposes but for full utilization of the project.
11. BARANGAY STA. ROSA
Almost whole of population of barangay
Sta. Rosa are tenants of Rizal Provincial
Government. The main issue is securitization of
land tenure. However, the area occupied by the
population is only one-third of the land area of
the barangay. The other part of the barangay is
occupied by a warehouse of an industrial
establishment and the old Capitol building of the
Rizal Provincial Government with wide open
spaces which maybe made available for parks
and playground. This barangay located at the
cross of Pasig River and Marikina River
comprise only of 8 hectares. With land security
problems and some structure to be affected by
the easement zone of the rivers, studies should be
made on how it could be united and incorporated
with the contiguous small barangays of Bagong
Katipunan and Sumilang.
12. OLD CAPITOL SITE, BARANGAY STA.
ROSA
The structure that used to house the seat
of Rizal Provincial Government presents a good
view from C-5 – Pasig River bridge. The
building with all of its historical value must be
preserved for some special uses and enhanced by
 parks and promenade extending to the site owned by
the DPWH.
13. BARANGAY PALATIW, BAMBANG AND
SAN MIGUEL
This NHA developed housing projects
consists of about 80 hectares of homelots for low
income families. Development in such a huge size of
subdivision with individually constructed housing
units could influence the environment. Though the
NHA is properly regulating the development, the
project needs a lot of support from the City
Government especially in so far as maintaining roads
and drainage system is concerned.
14. KARANGALAN SITES AND SERVICES
This NHA developed housing projects
consists of about 80 hectares of homelots for low
income families. Development in such a huge size
of subdivision with individually constructed housing
units could influence the environment. Though the
NHA is properly regulating the development, the
project needs a lot of support from the City
Government especially in so far as maintaining roads
and drainage system is concerned.
15. PINEDA PNR PROPERTY
The area about 2.6 hectares is now
occupied by squatters. It needs to be redeveloped
into a more decent housing not only for itself, but
because it lies along the riverbanks of Pasig
River. A portion of this property, 10.00 mts wide
easement has already been cleared of squatters.
16. RAINFOREST
This park has the potentials of a central
park that could be expanded in size and develop
into a tourist attraction, sports and recreational
park, botanical park or any other scientific or
educational park. Accessibility from residential
areas is one area of concern.
17. APPROACHES
Approaches from all sides or from
adjacent LGU’s should be made to create
impression by being visually appealing. The
distinct character that Pasig wants to achieve
must be evident from these points.
The C-5 interchange at Barangay Bagong
Ilog is one approach and a sight that needs to be
 loaded with green elements to counter the impression
of a concrete jungle created by the structures of the
interchange it self and the adjacent congested areas of
Barangay Bagong Ilog.
18. C-5
Traffic along C-5 in Pasig, as in Ortigas
Avenue, will largely affect the internal circulation
within Pasig hence should be made efficient at all
times not only through modern infrastructure
development but also thru proper signages, markings
and deployment of trained and capable traffic
personnel.
19. DR. SIXTO ANTONIO AVENUE
This road used to be one of the oldest centers
of trade and commerce in Pasig but deteriorating
traffic and road conditions have caused a slowdown of
development activities and failed to attract big
investors not with standing its great potential for an
increased level of development.
20. SANDOVAL AVENUE
This road has at present become the primary
access to the urban poor housing projects located not
only in the territorial jurisdiction of Pasig, but
also in the boundaries such as Taytay and Tagig.
The southend stretch (at Taytay-Tagig
boundary) of this road runs through barangay
Pinagbuhatan and through the most densely
populated areas of Pasig. Though least developed
being low lying and close to Laguna de Bay, the
low land values had made these areas become the
favorite location for high density urban poor
housing projects and relocation centers
particularly those under the Community
Mortgage Program.
Such case of development going ahead of
the infrastructure, nevertheless, has made it
imperative for the local government to respond
and develop plans to meet the needs and
requirements of these areas. Upgrading of this
road is in order and should involve expansion in
length and in with and for greeneries. Amidst a
highly densed condition around this road is an
opportunity to create green and open spaces.
Extending its length further south would connect
Pasig to C-6 and further north (via Jenny’s
Avenue) to Ortigas. It needs widening on whose
stretch considering its great potential for
 industrial development and its future linkages to C-6 The creek is at the center and heart of
and the Laguna Bay area. Pasig and its serve one of the densely populated
areas of Pasig. This creek is a big factor in
21 ORTIGAS AVENUE relieving these areas of flash floods.

Undoubtedly the main eastern corridor, it 24. BURIAL SITE

needs regular maintenance and upgrading, and even
expansion to allow construction of interchanges and Upgrading should be done to increase the
possibly mass transit system that maybe introduced. capacity and to shift slowly from above ground
And to accommodate the increasing to underground burial, at least in some areas for
commercialization in the area. semblances of a park.

Ortigas Avenue has been identified as an LRT 25. RIVER WALLS

route because it carries the highest volume of
vehicular traffic. Defining the shoreline thru construction
of dikes or river walls is the starting point in the
22. C. RAYMUNDO AVENUE physical development and improvement of the
river system. From there, easement can be
This street stretches from the Vargas Bridge properly determined.
to Ortigas Avenue and is designed to accommodate
commercial establishments. Full blast Pinagbuhatan need to be rehabilitated and
commercialization must be preceded by development utilized for flood control and open space purposes.
regulations/guidelines specific to the area. Creek easements are often violated in these areas,
where we see warehouses constructed right at the
23. PARIAN CREEK edge of the creek.
 IV

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PROGRAM
 E. FRAMEWORK PLAN
1. PROPOSED LAND USE DISTRIBUTION 2. URBAN RENEWAL AREAS

Land Use Area Percentage The Old Town (Church and Plaza)
(has)
The site, the most historical among places
Residential 2015 5 within Pasig shall become the Heritage Park of the
City of Pasig, It comprises the areas immediately
Commercial 680 22 surrounding the church and the plaza, but upon further
study, historical preservation can be extended to the
Industrial 215 7 outlying areas of Barangay Kapasigan, San Jose, and
San Nicolas. Scope of Development shall be but not
Mixed Use 120 4 limited to the following:
Development
- Reconstruction of historical buildings that
Institutional 25 0.5 were torn down to give way to infrastructure
- Development regulations as to height, land
Parks 45 1.5 use, and building design
- Pedestrianization and commercial
development
- Infrastructure design and development such
TOTAL 3,100.00 100% as roads, pathways & streetscape furniture
- Park improvement and development
- Preservation and restoration of historical
landmarks and structures such as the bahay
na tisa.

The heritage park shall be revived as center of cultural
activities which used to be decades ago, and shall be the main
tourist attraction of the city.
Santolan Riverside
These areas covering about 20 hectares of the land that
ashore 1.00 km. stretch of Marikina River, had been indentified
for urban renewal by the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
(PRRC) under funding agreement with the Asia Development
Bank.
The project is basically a sites and services project, with
scope of work as follows:
a) Infrastructure, such as opening or widening of
roads/pathways, upgrading of drainage system,
development of parks, playground and other
community facilities.
b) Development of the environment protection areas
(river easement)
c) Acquisition of vacant lots within the area for
relocation of displaced families and for
development of parks.
d) Regularization of land tenure.
e) Developing of a cooperative community.
These areas identified for urban renewal have been
occupied by some Informal settlers for decades and had been
subject to various land disputes and issue. The project could
be an opportunity to settle this issue.
Bliss Site and Vicinity, Barangay Caniogan
The Bliss site, standing on a one-hectare government
property and consisting of 9 four storey walk-up building
constructed in 1979 is today a picture of disarray and
deterioration. Add to this is the problem of
unclear/unacceptable tenurial status originally offered, and
clearly the absence of maintenance and management which
become pronounced in 1986 after a change in government.
The supposed to be surrounding open spaces are loaded with
sorts of encroachment and illegal constructions operated for
business and allegedly perpetuated or being allowed by
officers or member of the association. Sanitary conditions is
very much compromised.
Rehabilitation of the site is proposed as follows:
a) Site redevelopment; includes clearing the open
spaces of all encroachments and illegal structures,
landscaping, redesign of fence, improvements of
pathways, sidewalk, drainage system and other
infrastructive facilities, and development of
recreational and commercial amenities.
b) Building face-lifting, repair repainting and
providing new architectural touches on the
exterior.
c) Tenurial structure has gone unacceptable through
the years marked by a number of turnover of
occupants and must be reviewed and evaluate. A
direct purchase by the occupants/beneficiaries of
the condominium units is recommended and must
be worked out among three (3) groups, the
association, the NHMFC which handles the
project and the City Government of Pasig.
d) Environmental sanitation, such as establishment
of a sewerage and water treatment system in joint
undertaking with the MWSS and a solid waste
recycling and segregation mechanism.
Closely located to the Bliss site is the
residential area adjacent to the burial site of the
city government. Rehabilitation shall be done in
terms of upgrading of infrastructure facilities,
such as roads, sidewalks, and drainage
facilities. Residents are to be motivated to
improve their housing units/respective places.
The burial site itself shall be
programmed for redevelopment, which shall be
geared towards injecting an element or
atmosphere of a park, providing for a standard
or uniform design of burial plots, and upgrading
of infrastructure facilities particularly drainage
system.
Pineda PNR Property
This has already been identified by the PRRP,
NHA, HUDCC and the local government as Sites and
Services project to be placed under the Community
Mortgage Program. Partly it will be designed for
medium rise housing. The ultimate aim is issuance of
individual titles to the occupants or qualified
beneficiaries.
3. CENTRAL PARK
 This Central Park which we call the Rainforest Park
located in barangay Maybunga shall continue to be the
Centerpiece project and for which further expansion and
full scale development into a recreational, tourist, scientific
and educational park shall be pursued.
4. KAPITOLYO OPEN SPACE
Though located along the creek and in a ravine, it is
nevertheless a good site for park, at least for a leisure
park. The site, consisting of 2 hectares is owned by the
local government and its development would counter
the deterioration of Barangay Kapitolyo.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS
a) Pasig and Marikina River easements (approx.
20 has)
In consonance with the master plan for the
Pasig River Rehabilitation Program as prepared
by the PRRC, a minimum of 10 meters easement
shall be reserved along the banks of the Pasig
River and Marikina River for linear parks
development and in accordance with the PRRP
shall be designated as environmental
protection areas.
In Barangay Pinagbuhatan, where
industrial zones are designated along the
river, a minimum of 15.00 meters easement
can be prescribed to increase areas for parks
in a highly densed population.
For Barangay Santolan, wider easement
along Marikina River shall be worked out.
Accretion of the rivers, if possible, could be
used for a wider easement, on top of the 10
meter prescribed easement, or for parks and
playground purposes. Barangay Santolan
adjoins Marikina City which has established
a wider easement along Marikina River.
For areas zoned for mixed use
development, the city encourages private
developers to plan areas adjacent to the
riverbanks as park or greeneries in the
course of their design and development, to
form together with the prescribed easement,
a large park.
For this purpose easement shall be
measured from the lot property boundary.

b) Creeks
The 3.00 mts. legal easement shall be
enforced and declared Environmental protection
Areas (EPA) likewise. In totality the creeks
would generate a total of about 3 hectares of
easement available for development as linear
parks.
6. NEW ROADS AND BRIDGES
a) Maripas Road II – C-5 to Manggahan
Floodway to Highway 2000
This is an alternative route to the
Province of Rizal linking C-5 (Rodriguez
Lanuza intersection) to Floodway and to
Highway 2000 in Taytay, Rizal. This route
will cross Marikina River from C-5, connect
to existing Mercedez Avenue which shall be
upgraded and widened and to Cainta towards
the Manggahan Floodway/Highway 2000.
Bicycle lanes on one side of the road shall be
connected to the Marikina River and to the
creeks in Barangay San Miguel leading
to the Central Park (Rainforest).
b) Maripas Road III – C-5/Buting bridge to
Pasig River/Manggahan Floodway to
Taytay.
This alternative route shall utilize
conception St. in Barangay Buting and
Elizco road in Barangay Kalawaan and
likewise cross the Pasig River and the
Manggahan Floodway, going to Rizal
Province.
c) Manggahan Road – from Kalayaan
Avenue to Amang Rodriguez Avenue,
via Manggahan Business Park.
d) Jenny’s Avenue (Barangay San Miguel)
to Sandoval Avenue (Barangay
Pinagbuhatan)
This needs to traverse the eastern
side of Commercial Motors Corporation
in Barangay San Miguel.
e) Kalawaan bridge to Market Avenue
 The connection leads directly to the
Public Market and perhaps, upon joint
agreement between Pasig and Tagig and the
DPWH, could be extended south wards and
become the catalyst in the development of the
southern part of Barangay Kalawaan and of
Napindan in Tagig.
f) Eusebio Avenue Extension – connect Eusebio
Avenue to C. Raymundo in Barangay San
Miguel and to Pag-asa St. in Barangay
Caniogan.
g) Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue to Amang
Rodriguez Avenue
This connecting road which intersects
Ortigas Avenue will traverse the wet market
(talipapa) of Barangay Rosario, which is
recommended for relocation to another place.
The area to be vacated, which needs to be
acquired/purchased, shall be converted to
open spaces/parks. The connecting road
could be constructed simultaneously with the
construction of Ortigas-Amang Rodriguez
flyover. This flyover, according to the
DPWH plans, entails expansion of Ortigas
Avenue. Hence acquisition of road right of
way affected by the flyover and this
interconnecting road could be done
simultaneously.
h) Sandoval Avenue – C-6 road
This is not only to jibe the road
network of Pasig to the
Metropolitan/national transport structure
but also to open traffic connections with
the Province of Laguna. This will boost
development of the outmost part of
Barangay Pinagbuhatan.
i) Kapitolyo – Fort Bonifacio Bridge
This is to connect two leading growth
centers of Metro Manila, the Ortigas
Business Center and the Global City and
shall connect St. Monica St. in Barangay
Kapitolyo (from Shaw Blvd) to Lawton
Avenue in Fort Bonifacio. The proposed
bridge is situated between C-4 and C-5
Pasig River bridges.
j) Santolan Bridge
 This is proposed along the direction of the 8. RIVER ACCESSES
Pasco Avenue by the MMUTIS Program of
the DPWH. Proposed river access sites are as follows:

7. RIVER PARKS - Santolan (Pasco St., and Tawiran St.)

a) Sta. Rosa Park
As proposed in the PRRP master plan,
this shall involve restoration of the old capitol
building, the pre war seat of government of
the Province of Rizal and the development of
the surrounding areas into a historical park.
The area, privately owned, directly abuts the
river.
b) Other location proposed for river park
development are:
- Barangay Pinagbuhatan, near Republic Glass
and Globe Steel
- Barangay Kalawaan
- Barangay Bagong Ilog – near Vargas bridge and
at near Corporal Cruz – A. Flores St.
- Barangay Santolan
- Barangay Rosario
- Barangay Ugong
- Rosario (Rosario bridge)
- Ugong (C Santos St.)
- Maybunga (near barangay hall)
- Caniogan (Pag-asa St., and Vargas bridge)
- Bagong-ilog (M. Flores St.)
- Sumilang (near Mary’s Infant General
Hospital)
- Buting – San Joaquin (F. Flores St.)
- Bambang (Farmers Avenue)
- Kalawaan – Axis road and near Kalawaan
Relocation Center
- Pinagbuhatan (Guinto St., and Nagpayong)
- San Joaquin (Daang Paa creek)
- Pineda (at Sta. Monica St.)
9. CREEK REHABILITATION
a) Parian Creek
Rehabilitation project involves 5 km of creek
covered by 7 phases and likewise involve
construction of retaining wall, flooring and
 cyclone wire fence along both sides. Phase I
covering 590 linear meters cost P12M taken out of
local funds. In addition to the development of the
canal itself, the project will go as far as recovering
and developing the 3.00 meter easement on both
sides.
b) Other Creeks
Creeks for rehabilitation shall be Sapang Liwanag,
Sapang Malapit, Sapang Mahabang-Ilog, and
Sapang Bule, all located in the vicinity of Barangay
San Miguel and Maybunga. Rehabilitation of these
creeks shall be a prelude to the development of the
easements into bicycle lanes that shall connect to the
Rainforest.
10. NATIONAL ROAD PROJECTS (ON-GOING)
a) C-5 – Ortigas Flyover
The first phase has been completed, that is the
second level west bound overpass. The next phase will
be the left turning overpass from Ortigas C-5 and the 3rd
level 2-way flyover along C-5 which shall commence
implementation in February, 2002.
The third phase is the west bound flyover at
Ortigas- Amang Rodriguez Avenue intersection
b) Valle Verde Flyovers
These are southbound flyovers to be located at C-5
corner Julia Vargas Avenue and corner Rodriguez
Lanuza. Both are in the design stage and are
scheduled for implementation in 2003.
Marcos Highway Improvement, from Evangelista
St., to Masinag and Ortigas Avenue, from C-5 to
Tikling.
c) Marcos Highway Improvement, from Evangelista
St., to Masinag and Ortigas Avenue, from C-5 to
Tikling.
Both projects involve improvement of pavement,
drain age, sidewalk and provision of pedestrian
barriers, traffic signs and signals, and landscaping
and are scheduled for implementation in year 2002.
11. MARIKINA RIVER CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENT
This is a JICA – assisted project of the DPWH that
covers Pasig River, from Manila Bay up to
 Marikina River upstream. This is now in the design
stage and the development is proposed to include river
infrastructure, such as embankment and parapets,
riverbanks development and improvement of the
riverbed itself.
With respect to Marcos Highway, intersection
improvement is recommended at corner Imelda
Avenue, Kalayaan Avenue and corner Amang
Rodriguez Avenue, possibly interchange development.
12.WEST MANGGAHAN FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECT
This is now on-going and consist of construction of
Laguna Lakeshore dikes and in Pasig construction of
about 4,000 meters of parapets on both sides of the
Pasig River and installation of 3 floodgates. The
lakeshore dikes are proposed as alignment of C-6.
13.LRT – 2
This is already on-going and expected to be
completed in year 2003 with terminal and depot in
barangay Santolan. This runs from C. Recto Ave., in
Manila to Barangay Santolan in Pasig. Under study in
Phase II extending the line to Masinag, Antipolo.
14. PASIG EXPRESSWAY
This is an unsolicited bid for elevated toll road
under the BOT law that runs eastward from C-5 at
Kalayaan intersection in Makati, crossing
Manggahan Floodway turning northwards to join
Imelda Avneue (Kalayaan Avenue) South of
Marcos Highway. It has already passed through
the ICC procedure of NEDA. It was however
being considered for review upon some objections
from the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission.
15. FERRY BOAT SYSTEM
This is proposed in line with the Pasig River
Rehabilitation Program of the national
government. The System is proposed to cover the
entire route of Pasig River and Metro Manila
portion of the Marikina River, extending to the
Laguna Bay. Six possible sites are identified as
location of ferryboat stations in Pasig and which
shall further be evaluated. They are as follows:
- Santolan (Pasco Avenue)
- Rosario (Ortigas Avenue)
- Bagong-ilog (Vargas Bridge)
- Kalawaan (Guinto St.)
- Pinagbuhatan (Nagpayong)
16. WASTE RECOVERY CENTER
Proposed to be located in the old dumpsite in
barangay Pinagbuhatan, not only to serve as a recycling,
segregation, and redemption center, but also to devote to
fishing and farming activities that will utilize solid waste.
F. AREAS OF STUDY
1. Barangay Consolidation/Segregatin
There exist a wide variance between the smallest
and largest barangays. Small barangays are as low as 6
hectares such as St. Rosa, Sta. Cruz, Sto. Tomas and
San Jose, while large barangays could go as high as 375
hectare, such as Mangghan, Rosario, Ugong and
Manggahan.
Redefining Barangay boundaries could improve
governance and implementation of programs and
projects. Small barangays are expensive to manage and
maintain on the part of the city government. On the
part of these barangay units, standing on its size and
small income could hardly allow them to decentralize
from the city government. On the other hand, large
barangays experience breakdown in services such as
infrastructure, livelihood and management services.
Another issue is the present boundaries by which
barangays are defined. Most of the barangays are
defined by arbitrary lines and not by natural
boundaries which lead to various conflicts between
adjacent barangay units.
As an initial input to the study, the following
Barangay units could integrate:
a) Sta. Rosa and Sumilang
b) Barangya Katipunan, San Jose and portion
of Bambang
c) San Nicolas, Sta. Cruz, and portion of Sto.
Tomas
d) Sagad and portion of San Miguel
2. Solid Waste Disposal
Sooner or later, every LGU in Metro Manila
will have to face its own disposal problem,
independent of the Metro Manila Development
Authority. By recent development viz a viz, the
non-availability of dumping site, the city
government should make a through study on the
 proper method and technology in garbage disposal
applicable to the city, taking into considerations the
constraints/provision of existing laws, the
environmental cost of maintenance, economic use, and
financial capability of the LGU. Studies should also
focus on joint operation with other willing local
government units.
Consideration of Solid Waste Management Act
(R.A. 9003) shall be taken particularly with regards to
provision of other solid waste reduction facilities.
3. Rainforest Extensions/Expansion
Studies can be made the feasibility of extending the
rainforest by creeps of linear pocket parks towards
residential areas, especially those that are densely
populated. Studies could include the possibility of
accessing the Central Park via creeping pocket parks by
foot or by bicycles.
For access and expansion, the Rainforest could make
use of several surrounding creeks that mostly lead to
populated areas.
4. Another Public market, via a viz, the Rosario Talipapa.
At present, the residents of District II, are being
served by a privately owned talipapa located at the
corner of Ortigas Avenue and Dr. Sixto Antonio
Avenue in a highly congested area of Barangay
Rosario.
The present location of this talipapa poses a
threat to the safety and convenience of market
patrons, pedestrians, motorist and the ambulant
vendors who already occupy portions of the street
in the course of their peddling. The talipapa which
occupies a small area squeezed by commercial
buildings contribute largely to the congestion at
the Ortigas intersection and to the environmental
degradation of Barangay Rosario.
A study on the development of a new public
market to serve residents of the District II should
consider the closure of this talipapa and transfer all
its market activities to the proposed public market.
The present Mutya ng Pasig Market at the
Caruncho Complex badly needs to be decongested.
Mere expansion of the public market in its present
site may not be enough to serve its expanding
clientele which comes not only from within Pasig
but also from the neighboring towns of Tagig,
Pateros and the Rizal Province, considering the
capacity of the existing facilities to absorb
 development expansion. The proposed public market 1. Secondary Road Improvement Program
would decongest the existing public market in terms of
clientele/patrons, ambulant vendors and overcrowded This concern improvement of secondary roads
stalls and eventually improve its operation and especially where commercial establishments are
maintenance. located, which are jeepney routes, the purpose
of which is to reduce traffic, effect a free flow
5. Revolving Tower of pedestrian movement and for beautification
purposes. Such secondary roads are Dr. Sixto
Without the revolving tower restaurant on the topmost Antonio Avenue, Amang Rodrgiguez Avenue
(12th) floor, it is believed that this building has lost its and C. Raymundo Avenue. The program shall
landmark interest and may have been used in define;
appropriately not because of management lapses but
due to high cost maintenance. ii) specific guidelines and regulations for
development
Through the years, it may seem to have lost its high iii) greening development/
commercial value that initially merited a revolving iv) bus/jeepneys stop
restaurant due to the prevailing environment. v) pedestrian facilities, such as sidewalk and waiting
Nevertheless, this edifice towering over the immediate shed
surrounding could be used appropriately for other vi) road surfacing and expansion
developmental purposes that could complement the vii) traffic signs, markers, signals
character of the environment, that could earn Pasig a viii) building design guidelines
distinction of some sort, possibly in support of tourism ix) signage design
or cultural development of the city.
2. Population Program

Although the main objective of the program is

G. PROPOSED SUPPORT PROGRAMS
to reduce growth rate, it should not only concentrate
on population control, but also in assisting the
 population in accessing and in participating in and projects, particularly those related solid
governments program and services. More importantly, waste and housing.
however is concentration on reproductive health and
checking migration to which the increase in the population
of Pasig is attributed.
FIVE YEAR INVESTMENT PROGRAM
3. Tourism Program 2002-2007
This program should come up with an inventory of tourist
potentials and spot and adopt measures to increase the tourist interest
PROJECTS SOURC IMPLEMENTING ESTIMATED
of the city. E OF AGENCY YEAR
FUND
The program should involve among others. 1.
Constructio
a) Restoration of existing historical landmarks. n of bridge
b) Identification of new/potential tourist sites
c) Development of tourism related livelihood projects
d) Intensive beautification campaign and activities
e) Development of a center for cultural activities and
presentation.

4. Cooperative Development Program

The program should lead to establishment of

multipurpose cooperatives in every barangay and
eventually, establishment of cooperative
communities. It is expected cooperative
communities could assist the local government unit
in the development and implementation of programs