Water Hyacinths Cleared, Pasig River Ferry Resumes

The Pasig River Ferry Service resumed normal operations on Friday after the water hyacinths blocking the passageway were cleared out, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.

The ferry will operate in the Pinagbuhatan-Guadalupe-Escolta route and vice versa, Mondays to Saturdays, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Trips had to be suspended on Wednesday due to the floating plants.

Here are the operational ferry stations:

• Guadalupe
• Hulo
• Valenzuela
• Sta. Ana
• Lawton
• Escolta
• San Joaquin
• Pinagbuhatan

Management reminded passengers to wear face shields and face masks, have their temperature checked, and fill out of the manifest and commuter information sheet before each ride as part of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols.