Pasig River Esplanade

Pasig River Esplanade
Esplanade
Pasig: Bigyang Buhay Muli
The Pasig River Esplanade section near the Maestranza Wall in Intramuros. Shown in the background is the Binondo–Intramuros Bridge.
The Pasig River Esplanade section near the Maestranza Wall in Intramuros. Shown in the background is the Binondo–Intramuros Bridge.
Design
    • WTA Architecture and Design Studio
    • PGAA Creative Design
Construction2023–ongoing
Opening dateJanuary 17, 2024
Length1,880 m (6,170 ft)
LocationPasig River, Manila
ParkingYes (Manila Post Office, Magallanes Drive)
Public transit
  • Bus transport Manila Multimodal Terminal
  • Escolta Ferry Station
    Lawton Ferry Station
    Quinta Ferry Station
Jeepneys, Tricycles
Websitepasigriver.com.ph

The Pasig River Esplanade, officially called the Pasig: Bigyang Buhay Muli (PBBM) project, is a riverside esplanade located in Manila, Philippines. It is planned to be 25 kilometers (16 mi) long, traversing the cities of Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, and Taguig, following the whole stretch of the Pasig River.[1]

History

Conceptualization

Showcase Area near the Manila Post Office Building.

The project is an initiative of the administration of President Bongbong Marcos to rehabilitate and revitalize the Pasig River.[2]

It was formally launched on July 23, 2025 through the signing of Executive Order 35, which created the Inter-Agency Council for the Pasig River Urban Development (IAC-PRUD) and obliged the new agency to formulate a Pasig River Urban Development Plan.[3] By August 23, 2023, the IAC-PRUD completed the master plan for the project.[4][5] The plan was made by WTA Architecture and Design Studio and PGAA Creative Design.[6] On the following day, the project was formally launched as the Pasig Bigyan Buhay Muli (PBBM) project[7]

It is a pet project of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.[8]

Construction

Phase 1C as seen from Jones Bridge

The Pasig River Esplanade has been constructed and opened in phases. The first 500 meters (1,600 ft) of the Pasig River Esplanade, which was dubbed as the "Showcase Area", was inaugurated on January 17, 2024.[2] As of October 19, 2025, four phases has been completed.[9]

The project so far also included the renovations of the Plaza Mexico, Maestranza Wall, and Fort Santiago.[10][11][12]

Timeline of Pasig River Esplanade phases
Phase Area Length Opened Ref.
Phase 1A Manila Post Office to Jones Bridge 500 m (1,600 ft) January 17, 2024 [13]
Phase 1B
Phase 1C Jones Bridge to Plaza Mexico 250 m (820 ft) June 23, 2024 [13][14]
Phase 2
Phase 3 Plaza Mexico to Fort Santiago 600 m (2,000 ft) February 27, 2025 [11]
Phase 4 Manila Post Office to Arroceros Park 530 m (1,740 ft) October 19, 2025 [9]
Total length 1,880 m (6,170 ft)

References

  1. ^ Rodriguez, Mia (January 22, 2024). "The Pasig River Esplanade Is Finally Here: Here's What to Know". Spot PH. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "PBBM leads efforts to bring Pasig River back to its old glory through "Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli" project". Presidential Communications Office. January 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Flores, Helen (July 31, 2023). "President Marcos forms inter-agency body for Pasig River rehabilitation". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Recuenco, Aaron (August 23, 2023). "Inter-agency council completes Pasig River rehab master plan". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Santos, Jel (January 23, 2024). "Master plan of 'ambitious' Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli project unveiled". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Formalejo, Rick (February 1, 2024). "Pasig River Revitalization Reimagines Manila". BluPrint. One MEGA Group Inc. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Pineda, Janna Marie (August 24, 2023). "IAC-PRUD launches 'Pasig Bigyan Buhay Muli' project". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  8. ^ Mangaluz, Jean (January 17, 2024). "Pasig River rehab may displace 10,000 ISFs, relocation vowed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Aquino, Lyza (October 19, 2025). "Phase IV of Pasig River esplanade unveiled; site open to public beginning Monday". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  10. ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (June 23, 2024). "PBBM inaugurates new attraction in Pasig River Esplanade". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Quevedo, Richbon (February 27, 2025). "PBBM, FL inaugurate Phase III of Pasig River revitalization project". DailyTribune. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (February 27, 2025). "PBBM launches another part of Pasig River Esplanade". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Sicat, Alice (June 24, 2024). "Marcos Jr. inaugurates next phase of Pasig River Revitalization Project". Presidential Communications Group. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Romero, Alexis (June 24, 2024). "President Marcos opens Pasig River project". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
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