Jun David | Manila Standard
April 01, 2019
In a bid to restore the former glory of Manila Bay, the City Government of Caloocan took part in the simultaneous clean-up activities of rivers and esteros over the weekend.Dubbed the “Battle for Manila Bay,” the activity in Tullahan River in Barangay 164 was led by Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, and Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Danilo Lim.Speaking in front of more than 500 volunteers, Cimatu lauded the participants’ efforts, saying: “This is the most prepared, most organized, and most attended activity.”On behalf of Mayor Oscar Malapitan, City Administrator Oliver Hernandez welcomed the officials and volunteers and vowed to continue the city’s full support for the rehabilitation of the historic water landmark.“The City Government of Caloocan led by our City Mayor Oscar Malapitan is in full support for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay,” CA Hernandez emphasized.