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	Encyclopedia: Pasig City
		Pasig City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines.
		Located along the eastern border or Metro Manila, Pasig City is bordered on the west by Quezon City and Mandaluyong City; to the north by Marikina City; to the south by Makati City, Pateros, and Taguig City; and to the east by the municipality of Cainta in the province of Rizal.
		Pasig City is politically subdivided into 30 barangays.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pasig-City (1257 words)

	LOAN: PHI 30308-02 \| Pasig River Environmental Management and Rehabilitation Sector Development Program Loan ...
		The overall objective for the Pasig River, its tributaries, and esteros, is to achieve a clean and green environment for the river basin by 2014.
		The Pasig River passes through the urban heart of Metro Manila and is a major waterway of national significance to the historic, social, cultural, and commercial heritage of the Philippines.
		Pasig River water quality will be improved by reducing the discharge of polluted municipal and industrial wastewater to the river system, and reducing the amount of solid waste being dumped.
	www.adb.org /Documents/Profiles/LOAN/30308023.ASP (958 words)

	Pasig River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Pasig River is a river in the Philippines that drains Laguna de Bay (via the Napindan Channel) into Manila Bay.
		However, due to negligence and industrial development, the river has become very polluted and is considered dead (unable to sustain life) by ecologists.
		The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) was estalished to oversee rehabilitation efforts for the river.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pasig_River (149 words)

	Manila - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manila lies at the mouth of the Pasig River on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, which is on the western side of Luzon.
		The eight districts north of the Pasig are Binondo, Quiapo, Sampaloc, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa, and Tondo.
		Manila began as a Muslim settlement at the mouth of the Pasig River along the shores of Manila Bay.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manila (2156 words)

	PASIG - LoveToKnow Article on PASIG
		The town, which covers a considerable area, is traversed by the Pasig river and its tributary, the Mariquino river, and for a short distance borders on Laguna de Bay.
		Although built on low ground, Pasig is fairly healthy.
		It was formerly an important commercial centre, the inhabitants being largely engaged in a carrying and forwarding trade between Manila and the lake ports; but this trade was lost after the establishment of direct rail and steamboat service between these ports.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PA/PASIG.htm (124 words)

	Pasig City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Along its western border is the eastern half of Ortigas Center, one of the top business districts in the metropolis (the western half is in Mandaluyong City).
		The headquarters of the Philippine Stock Exchange, which is also home to one of its trading floors, is located here.
		Being the former capital of Rizal, the provincial capitol is still located in Pasig City.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pasig_City (275 words)

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		IT is believed that the name Pasig came from the legendary tale of Virgilio and Paz who customarily spent their evening together in a banca along the river.
		Pasig is one of the oldest towns in the Philippines.
		Pasig City has definitely become a major contributor to the country’s development as one of the most urbanized local government units.
	www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/07/02/OPED2004070213151.html (295 words)

	Manila Bulletin: Araw ng Pasig.(Opinion/Editorial)@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		PASIG City is a historic and legendary city.
		Gat Lontok was its pre-colonial ruler and his wife Kalangitan was the original Lady of Pasig.
		Pasig was one of the first towns to be ruled by the Spaniards.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:76130747&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (172 words)

	AsiaFinest Discussion Forum -> 431st Founding Of Pasig
		It is believe that the name Pasig came from the legendary tale of Virgilio and Paz who customarily spent their evening together on the banks of the river riding on a banca.
		Mutya ng Pasig, a song made famous by the composer Nicanor Abelardo and lyricist Deogracia A. Rosario, inspired by the celebration of a carnival in Pasig in 1926, attempts to portray a mythical past and its long-lost grandeur.
		Historically, the term "Lady of Pasig" referred to Sultana Kalangitan, the queen of Haring Lontok, based on the oral accounts of the Tagalogs as well as the Malang Document of 1589, which attests to the authenticity of the Lady as a descendant of prince Balagtas and Princess Panginoan.
	www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=11093 (1652 words)

	Pasig City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pasig City is one of the cities and that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines.
		Located the eastern border or Metro Manila Pasig is bordered on the west by Quezon City and Mandaluyong City ; to the north by Marikina City ; to the south by Makati City Pateros and Taguig ; and to the east by the of Cainta in the province of Rizal.
		The brilliance of Milt Jackson and Joe Pass are givens -- the surprise is the Basie-led rhythm section (the most laid back in all of jazz) which proves to be the perfect foil for the technical wizardry of the aforementioned Jackson and Pass.
	www.freeglossary.com /Pasig_City (472 words)

	Philippines: Cleaning up the Pasig River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Philippines' Pasig River is a critical 25km lifeline between Laguna de Bai and Manila Bay, and a source of livelihood for thousands of independent fishermen.
		A 1991 study found that contributors to the pollution in the Pasig consisted of 45% liquid industrial waste and 10% solid waste.
		Unilever's factory, which lies on a small tributary of the Pasig, has opened its own domestic waste water treatment plant, a first in the industry and the area of Metro Manila.
	www.unilever.com /ourvalues/environmentandsociety/casestudies/water/philip.asp (311 words)

	Pasig
		Following shakedown off California, Pasig sailed, 3 March 1945, to begin her mission of distilling and supplying fresh water to units of the Allied navies in the western Pacific.
		With no natural water supply at Ulithi, Pasig refilled periodically from tankers from the Philippines, or made trips to the closest natural source.
		Pasig received 6 battle stars for her service during the Korean Conflict.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p2/pasig-ii.htm (359 words)

	PASIG Performing Arts Special Interest Group
		PASIG is distinguished by the involvement of a broad range of collecting institutions..
		PASIG is driven by the enthusiasm for Australia's performing arts that is inclusive of our unique indigenous heritage and our multicultural influences, as well as the traditions of English, European and American theatre.
		Meetings of PASIG have been held since 1992 when a special two day gathering, On with the Show, was held in the Victorian Arts Centre.
	www.amol.org.au /pasig/abtpsg.htm (553 words)

	USS Pasig I
		Pasig (AO-89) was built in 1917 by Newport News SB and DD Co., Newport News, Va., served the Atlantic Refining Co., Philadelphia, Pa. as SS J. Donnell, acquired by the Navy through the War Shipping Administration 22 January 1943; and commissioned the same day, as Pasig (AO-89).
		Pasig was intended for use as a storage tank in the South Pacific near New Caledonia but was replaced by eonerete barges.
		Returned to her owner, Pasig reverted to her original name and served as SS J.C. Donnell until scrapped in 1947.
	www.multied.com /Navy/oiler/pasigI.html (110 words)

	PASIG RIVER ORGANIZING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Pasig River Rehabilitation Project (PRRP) was one of the flagship projects of former President Fidel Ramos.
		The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), composed of Cabinet members, was created to oversee its implementation.
		In response to the effects of the government’s Pasig rehabilitation project, the Community Organizers Multiversity (CO Multiversity) established partnership with riverside communities to bring into the development equation, the needs and aspirations of marginalized families who have lived many years along the river.
	www.comultiversity.org.ph /pasig_river_organizing.htm (997 words)

	Case Study III* - The Pasig River, Philippines
		Traditionally, the municipalities upstream were fishing communities relying mostly on the Pasig River and Laguna de Bay, while the settlements downstream experienced rapid urbanisation with the influx of trade from other provinces and countries.
		The banks of the Pasig River are lined by squatter colonies consisting of approximately 12,000 households.
		To gauge the success of the programme, the waters of the Pasig River are being analysed twice a month and the pollution levels are being determined.
	www.who.int /docstore/water_sanitation_health/wpcontrol/ch15.htm (5758 words)

	ONCE THERE WAS A MUSE NAMED PASIG
		A river of lore and legend, Pasig River is a 10-mile course that runs from the salt waters of Manila Bay to Laguna de Bai (meaning princess or lady), one of the world’s largest fresh water inland lakes with its own islands and tributaries.
		Experts say that Pasig River’s BOD exceeds the standard for a Class C body of water by 127 mtpd (a body of water must be kept at 200 BOD level or lower to sustain aquatic life).
		The Pasig River Rehabilitation Program was launched in 1993 to bring back the glory that was the Pasig River in 15 years through 21 water and riverbank projects at the cost of P15 billion.
	www.newsflash.org /2003/05/ht/ht003955.htm (1375 words)

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		BACKGROUND The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) is mandated to ensure that the Pasig River is rehabilitated to its historically pristine condition conducive to transport, recreation and tourism.
		Thus, the PRRC has completed the master plan for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River, to include easement regulations, integration and coordination of all programs pertaining to the Pasig River, industrial wastewater and sewerage control, and the relocation of riverbank settlers.
		Pasig River Transport System — shall refer to the integrated system of transport services and ferry stations in the Pasig River, Marikina River, and Laguna de Ba-e and Manila Bay areas.
	www.marina.gov.ph /pasigferry/TOR.doc (2439 words)

	Pasig River ferry project afloat again - INQ7.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Pasig River was the Philippines' first highway long before the Spaniards' arrival.
		PRRC is constructing the ferry stations and has improved the environment of the Pasig River, and the ferry operator will only have to deal with one group for its operation," according to Bengzon.
		The Pasig River's environmental issues are also being addressed by the PRRC together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the MMDA through a program intended to prevent river pollution and improper disposal of waste.
	news.inq7.net /nation/index.php?index=1&story_id=51292 (1086 words)

	Pasig City -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pasig City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise (Click link for more info and facts about Metro Manila) Metro Manila in the (A republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946) Philippines.
		It used to be the capital of the province of (Click link for more info and facts about Rizal) Rizal before Metro Manila was formed.
		Along its western border is the eastern half of (Click link for more info and facts about Ortigas Center) Ortigas Center, one of the top business districts in the metropolis (the western half is in Mandaluyong City).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/pasig_city.htm (270 words)

	CARMINA-ZOREN DREAM HOME IN PASIG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pasig City, Feb. 5, 2003 - Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi are happy they can now build their dream house, hopefully before the year ends.
		Carmina, on the other hand, rented a house in Pasig when her marriage to Rustom Padilla ended nearly five years ago.
		Right now, the Legaspis (let's consider Carmen and Zoren as one, even if they are not married yet) are living in Valle Verde, Pasig, with their twins, Casey and Mavey.
	www.newsflash.org /2003/02/sb/sb002636.htm (281 words)

	BK Online: "Top Pasig Polluters named", 5/24/00 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Ten Pasig river polluters were given the “Lason sa Pasig Award” (Pasig River Polluter Award) in rites held on April 22, 2000 at the Makati River Park.
		The mock awards, launched in 1996 and organized by non-government organization Sagip Pasig Movement, has become a yearly event which aims to highlight the huge contributions of industries to the pollution of the Pasig River.
		On March 30, 2000, the DANIDA became the first recipient of the annual “Gawad Kalinga sa Ilog Pasig”, a citation for the biggest supporters of the Pasig River’s Rehabilitation.
	www.bwf.org /bk/2k/05/24_02.html (472 words)

	TWF: research: Pasig
		PASIG is a group of 29 members within Museums Australia (very few of whom attend the regular PASIG conferences), a small number of representatives from cultural institutions (some of whom are not members of Museums Australia), other interested individuals and organisations.
		Her recommendations covering national networking; a centre for research on the performing arts, collaborative relationships, documentation of the performing arts and funding, among other issues, will be published on the PASIG website (http://www.amol.org.au/pasig) in June 2001.
		PASIG is one group that has initiated simple forms of cross communication in conference programs.
	www.twf.org.au /research/pasig2001.html (1127 words)

	The New (Online) Confessions: The Pasig
		It's good that the government is reviving the ferry service along The Pasig River.
		Anyway, according to this article, yes, they're reviving the ferry operations in The Pasig.
		However, I think the private operator of the ferry service must also consider things like the river's upstream current and the clearance of the bridges that the ferries would pass under, especially if its high tide in the areas near where the river meets the Manila Bay, things like those.
	thenewonlineconfessions.blogspot.com /2005/01/pasig.html (236 words)

	JULY 2 SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN PASIG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Pasig is one of the oldest towns in the Philippines, having been established in 1572 by early Spanish settlers.
		Pasig became a major pueblo with an initial population of 2,000.
		When the American forces arrived in the country, the town was placed under military rule that paved the way for the establishment of a civil government.
	www.newsflash.org /2002/06/ht/ht002658.htm (206 words)

	Pasig
		Manila: History - History A fortified walled colony was established on the Pasig in 1571 by López de Legaspi...
		The passing of the Pasig: A new study concludes what we already knew; (Filipino Express, The)
		Pasig residents receive livelihood opportunities from city's foundation.(Metro and National News) (Manila Bulletin)
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0837782.html (174 words)

	pasig education by Philippine Website Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Philippines > Metropolitan Manila Area > Pasig > Education in the...
		SHAP (Sacred Heart Academy of Pasig) aims for excellence in its...
		PLP has virtually placed Pasig City in the academic map of the country and...
	www2.nfsp-philippines.org /pinoypedia/pasig-education/index.html (489 words)

	BK: Rockwell transfers contaminated soil to Pasig Sept. 1-15, 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Soil contaminated with PCBs was mixed with cement and was used to elevate the floor of this warehouse inside the Meralco compound in Pasig City.
		When BK visited the warehouse, the concrete fence which Nelson claimed would prevent seepage of water into the encapsulation seem to be under construction with visible ironworks sticking out of it.
		According to a Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) report, the site is 25 meters from the Pasig River, inside the flood prone area of Marikina Valley (where soil instability may allow the PCBs in the containment to move), and 2.5 meters away from the active west Valley Fault.
	www.bwf.org /bk/2001/17/n_01.html (1442 words)

	Hotels in Pasig Philippines - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
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		Utell luxury selection 4 star The richmonde is conveniently situated within the premier Section of the ortigas business and commercial districts...
	www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/philippines-pasig.shtml (142 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| METRO > Bike freeway along Pasig River mulled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Robert Nacianceno, MMDA general manger, said bike organizations broached the idea during MMDA’s regular weekly meeting, pointing out that the riverbanks are ideal for bicycle lanes.
		The PRRC has been conducting improvement operation along the banks of Pasig River and, based on the commission’s records, 50 percent of the 10,000 squatters living within the 10-meter easement had already been relocated in Cavite and Rizal.
		The creation of bike lanes along the Pasig River can also help boost the Pasig River Ferry Service, which is scheduled to start next year.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2005/oct/03/yehey/metro/20051003met6.html (382 words)

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