Tag: Pasig River
Indie folk pop Filipino band Ben&Ben anointed Nat Geo Asia #PlanetorPlastic Ambassadors
Indie folk pop sensation Ben&Ben has been anointed as the first Filipino band to be the National Geographic (NatGeo) Asia #PlanetorPlastic Ambassadors.
Nat Geo Asia officially presented the Filipino band as its new advocates during...
Binondo’s historic Jones Bridge on Pasig River beautifully revitalized
The historic William A. Jones Memorial Bridge, more popularly known as the Jones Bridge that spans the Pasig River in Manila and connects it to Binondo, is once again drawing attention as it is...
Robotics scientist Rodrigo Jamisola Jr. helps build underwater drones to protect Pasig River, Philippine...
Filipino robotics engineer Rodrigo Jamisola Jr. is helping the Philippines build underwater research drones intended for surveys of the Pasig River, the Philippine Rise, and the Verde Island Passage.
Engineer Jamisola, the engineer-academician who helped...
GNP Yearender: 10 Best Filipino Pride Icons of 2018
The Filipino pride is nourished by stories of inspiration, triumphs, and positive action. The people’s positivity and determination to rise above challenges is iconic.
The year started off with a record high 96% of Filipinos...
GNP Yearender: Top 10 Triumphs by Filipinos
We saw triumphs and successes of Filipinos in the Philippines and around the world marking the year of 2018.
GNP Yearender: Top 10 Positive Action Stories by Filipinos
GoodNewsPilipinas.com takes a look at 2018’s top stories of positive action by Filipinos in the Philippines that exemplify the Pinoys’ indomitable spirit and resourcefulness amidst challenges.
In the list are 2 pop icons giving back...
Pasig River engages blockchain technology to clean-up 25 km waterway
The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) is working with Filipino social enterprise Botcoin to assist in the rehabilitation and cleaning of the Metro Manila waterway.
Pasig River hailed 1st Asia Riverprize champion for reviving waterway
The Pasig River rehabilitation project has been adjudged as the most noteworthy endeavor in Asia, earning the 1st Asia Riverprize, the world’s foremost award in river basin management.
Pasig River groomed as arts and culture hub of Metro Manila
Pasig River will soon serve as a hub for Filipino cultural identity and collective memory, through the joint efforts of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), the Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and various local governments.