The Pasig River is a river in the Philippines running right through the heart of Manila. It flows from Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay through a length of 26 kilometers (16 mi) and an average of 50 meters (160 ft) in width. The average depth of the river in around 4–6 meters (13–20 ft). The river runs through some of the most populated areas in the Philippines. In October 2018, the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) won the first Asia Riverprize, in recognition of its efforts to rehabilitate the Pasig River. According to the PRRC, aquatic life has returned to the river.
