Stench from the rivers.

dkcape Contributor

153POSTS

13 years ago

In my 4 weeks i have been here,i am shocked at the state of some of the rivers in Manila and other cities near by.The stench is unbearable and just too much rubbish floating on the water.My question is:Can one see it ever getting clean again? And what is the solution?

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stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

13 years ago

It would take a lot of time money and effort to clean up the rivers.

No money available, so no clean up.

Flying Fox Active member

89POSTS

13 years ago

1% of d Kurruption s Monny will du d Miracle

dkcape Contributor

153POSTS

13 years ago

stumpy wrote:
It would take a lot of time money and effort to clean up the rivers.

No money available, so no clean up.

I am sure if the one in charge really wanted to,it can be cleaned up,as labour is cheap here.Personally i dont think it is seen or smelt as a problem as they are used to it.As outside the houses i have been to in a number of area,s and on different islands,there is stagnant water with lots of rubbish.

versan Serial expat

209POSTS

13 years ago

Hi David, welcome to Philippines!

I think its not overseen, its just that its uncontrollable due to lack of discipline. Im not sure if the government is thinking of the solution for it.

Anyway, have fun here!

Duder Active member

34POSTS

13 years ago

That's why you don't live in Manila! The Pasig river was black as charcoal when I first seen it in 1982. The typhoons will wash most of it away in rainy season, HA!

Jimf Active member

32POSTS

13 years ago

The only solution is to end corruption in the Philippines. So, there will be no solution. It will never be clean.

borilove Contributor

136POSTS

13 years ago

that one of the reasons i dont stay long in Manila,just head south to the province and youll see a great change,besides all they can try to do if they want,is to educated people because who will suffer in the long run will be there grandkids,and the more they wait to clean it the more costly it will be,so politicians please lend me your ears????????

dkcape Contributor

153POSTS

13 years ago

Jimf wrote:
The only solution is to end corruption in the Philippines. So, there will be no solution. It will never be clean.

Yes i totally agree,that i will never be clean.

dkcape Contributor

153POSTS

13 years ago

#10

borilove wrote:
that one of the reasons i dont stay long in Manila,just head south to the province and youll see a great change,besides all they can try to do if they want,is to educated people because who will suffer in the long run will be there grandkids,and the more they wait to clean it the more costly it will be,so politicians please lend me your ears????????

Lend me your ears.Do they have any!