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MMDA pursues Adopt-a-Park project, opens new one in Pasig

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday inaugurated and turned over to the Pasig City government the Buting Linear Park in Barangay San Joaquin in line with the agency’s Adopt-A-Park project.

The 800-square meter park includes a new river wall and the development of green and play areas, which include king-size play sets for kids and an exercise equipment zone for adults.

MMDA officer-in-charge Baltazar Melgar said they will identify more areas in coordination with local government units in the National Capital Region to be rehabilitated as pocket parks.

PASIG GETS NEW LINEAR PARK. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, mingle with local residents during the inauguration of a new linear park on Barangay Buting, courtesy of the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Adapt-a-Park project. Manny Palmero

“We will help the LGUs in identifying more places such as easements to be converted as open parks,” he said, while also appealing to the barangay officials to maintain the cleanliness of the area.

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the Buting Linear Park is a great program created by the MMDA in partnership with the LGU. He also underscored the importance of having open spaces and playgrounds that will benefit his constituents.

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“These open spaces are good for both the physical and mental health of Pasigueños living around the area,” he said.

Sotto also said that developing parks will promote children safety as they will now have a place to play that is monitored and supervised.

Meanwhile, Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo has assured that the park will be well-maintained and well taken care of.

The Buting Linear Park, located near the San Joaquin Pasig River Ferry Station, will benefit residents of Barangay Buting and Barangay San Joaquin.

It is one of the 24 parks across Metro Manila that the MMDA is currently constructing and rehabilitating.

The first park under the Adopt-A-Park Project was the MMDA-Valenzuela City Friendship Park in Barangay Bignay which was inaugurated last February.

Under the Adopt-A-Park project, which started last year and was the brainchild of former MMDA chairman and now Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr., the LGU shall provide the location, design, and cost estimate, while the MMDA sets the criteria for site selection, provides funding, and implements the project.

Through this, the MMDA hopes to curb urban decay and reduce urban heat effects as well as provide safe and clean areas for family events and wellness activities, which are both important to the physical and mental health of the public. 

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