Estero de Paco

This is the story of Estero de Paco, once the cleanest and loveliest creeks in Manila. Now, it has become the dirtiest, most polluted, and garbage-laden esteros among all the creeks that flow directly to the Pasig River.

As one of the major creeks that flow directly to the Pasig River, the Estero de Paco is up for a major clean-up. It is part of the "Buhayin ang Pasig" program of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) .

I have observed that the water of the Estero de Paco is now slimy, thick, and dark-colored, with floating garbage of all kinds (plastic materials, household wastes), animal carcasses, and human feces. The garbage in the river has become so thick that rats are able to run on top of it--chased by cats. The river and its surrounding areas has a very hideous odor.

More pix here. Via J-Walk.