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DURAN, ALTHEA JANE S.

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1. A 1. D

2. B 2. B

3. C 3. B

4. C 4. C

5. C 5. C

Wrap-Up Valuing
• Which particular activities or subjects in - With the use of what I have gained in
school, this topic is most applicable to you? this module, based on the situation, I
How are you going to use it or even make a can use mail merging through Microsoft
better output? Word where I can make enough
invitations for a hundred people that I
- Particular activities such writing formal need to invite. Moreover, that's not just
emails to teachers, students, parents, it, by using image and manipulating it to
others schools, etc. Learning how to make put it the right place it could gain more
mail merge is a huge advantage that I can attention so the superior will recognize
use in the future to make my output my effort.
better, since I am aware of the instructions
on how to do it, I believe It will be a help I believe using the mail merge and image
for me to be able to write mails someday. integration is a great idea to fulfill a task
in a company especially when the
company wants to be connected to its
• Will you apply it personally or in the customers. We can send the same letter
future when you are already working for a to many recipients at the same time.
company? What particular scenario that Mail merge lets you create a batch of
would be? documents that are personalized for
each recipient.
- Yes, of course. I will use it in the future,
especially when I am working already at a
company or some business enterprise
where when there is a personal issue that
is need to be sent or to be replied in email,
I could what I learned in module 6.
 The History of Pasig City

The origin of City. The President signed Republic

the name Act No. 11475 on June 19, according to a
Pasig is the copy of the law released to the press
subject of Monday.
various
legends and Corporate Seal
speculations.
Dr. Jose Villa Pasig City is
Panganiban, a linguist, polyglot, belong to Eastern
professor, and former head of the Manila District
Institute of National Language, had the (2nd District).
most persuasive theory. He explained The woman in
that "Pasig" is an old Sanskrit word that the emblem
refers to a "river flowing from one body depicts the Mutya
of water to another," in this case, from ng Pasig, the
Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay in the case idealism of
of Pasig River. perfection in all aspects that embodies
the city of Pasig's loyalty, benevolence,
Pasig is one of the Philippines' oldest and splendor. The woman's body of
cities. It was founded in 1572 by the water on both sides is a representation
Augustinians. Pasig was integrated into of the Pasig River, which connects two
the newly constituted Province of Rizal bodies of water, Laguna de Bay and
by Act No. 137 of the Philippine Manila Bay, both of which are
Commission in June 1901. It was represented by waves.
designated as Rizal's provincial capital
until 1975, when the Metro Manila The Immaculate Conception Parish
Commission was established by Church, which was established in 1572,
Presidential Decree No. 824. embodies not just Christian religion
but also history and tradition. The
The Senate and House of church is one of the city's oldest
Representatives passed Republic Act structures. The wealth and growth
7829 on July 26, 1994, transforming Pasig exemplified by industrial and
Municipality into a highly urbanized commercial establishments are
metropolis. President Fidel V. Ramos trademarks of the city's development.
signed it into law on December 8, 1994.
On January 21, 1995, the people of Pasig
ratified it in a vote. Geography
Cainta and Taytay, the city of
Mandaluyong, on the west, and on the
south, the municipalities of Taguig and
Pateros, as well as the city of Makati.
Cainta and Taytay, the city of
Mandaluyong, on the west, and on the
south, the municipalities of Taguig and
Pateros, as well as the city of Makati.
(Pasig City, 2022)
The capital of Pasig City is MANILA,
Philippines— President Rodrigo Duterte Pasig City was formerly largely
has signed into law a bill transferring the recognized as an industrial town, but it
capital and seat of government of Rizal has since evolved into a bustling
province from Pasig City to Antipolo residential-commercial community
With a plethora of business centers, Pasig has earned the moniker "The Green
prestigious schools, renowned City" as a result of its proactive
restaurants, and lifestyle developments. environmental regulations. The use of
Pasig, dubbed "the green city" because of styrofoam is prohibited, as is the use of
its local government's environmental plastic bags on dry goods, according to
initiatives, was named one of the world's local rules.
most livable cities in 2013.
Pasig was chosen one of the Ambitious
Many young families find it to be a City Promises' model cities, alongside
perfect setting because of its walking Jakarta and Hanoi. This initiative was
streets and nature parks. Meanwhile, created with the interests of bolstering
many professionals prefer to live in local government capacity building.
Pasig because of the city's close Simultaneously, they hope to engage
proximity to its many mixed-use residents in the development of local
residential complexes. Ortigas Center, in climate action strategies for their towns.
the center of Pasig, is home to high-rise
buildings that house the offices of local
The two sides of Pasig
and foreign corporations.

Pasig, on the When people think of Pasig, they usually

other hand, think of Ortigas, which is a long way from
is Pasig's "Green City" moniker. Every story,
recognized however, has two sides, as they say.
for its
colorful Most residents believe there are two
cosmopolita Pasigs. These are the West (Ortigas, Silver
n lifestyle. City, and the neighboring areas) and the
Residents East (Ortigas, Silver City, and the
come to places like Tiendesitas, a local surrounding areas) (Manggahan
goods shopping complex, and Estancia Floodway, nearing Rizal province). The
Center, an upscale shopping mall. difference inside the city is reflected in
Foodies flock to Kapitolyo, a district the infrastructure of either side.
noted for its various dining options. It's a
comprehensive city with a diverse range Pasig was previously part of Rizal
of amenities and a vibrant community province, but in the 1970s it was moved to
with which to form bonds. the National Capital Region. East Pasig, in
contrast to more utbanized and structure
Pasig City is frequently thrown together
with the rest of Manila. As a result, when The most notable attractions and
some of us hear the word "Pasig," we activities in Pasig
immediately think of traffic, congestion,
and more traffic. Though this is true to
The ‘green’ in “Green City” can be mainly
some extent, the place I'm pleased to call
found on the Eastern side, particularly at
home offers so much more. Continue
the Rainforest Adventure Experience
reading to learn more about Pasig's
(RAVE). This green patch in the city
peculiarities and what sets it apart from
provides a gathering area for locals (and
the rest of the metro!
non-locals) to be with nature.
The park is really great for families, More cities adopted this; we would also
since there are tons of activities for have a more pleasant everyday travel
everyone to enjoy. These include experience!
swimming, walking through the garden
maze, and visiting the zoo. There are Pasig is a city that has a lot to offer,
plenty of different animals there — I combining urbanity and greenery to
personally like the aviary the best, since create the home I know today. You will
it’s home to colourful peacocks. They be pleasantly pleased if you give it a try.
have large spaces to walk around, too. And hopefully, you'll be inspired to
discover more of Metro Manila's
Aside from the flora, the East also offers attractions! (Chan, 2020)
a taste of history. Pasig Cathedral, Plaza
Rizal, and Pasig City Museum are Pollution of the Pasig River
among the city's historic structures.
Unfortunately, I haven't yet had the The Pasig River in the Philippines suffers
opportunity to visit the last two. As a from a high level of water pollution and
native, there's still so much to see and do efforts are being made to rehabilitate it.
in my hometown! Following
WWII, the
river was
neglected
An exciting yet livable urban due to huge
getaway population
increase,
infrastructur
There's
e
plenty to see
construction
and do if
you're more and the transfer of economic activities to
interested in Manila's suburbs. The river's banks
the city's attracted squatters, and the remaining
urban factories poured their garbage into the
sprawl. For river, thereby turning it into a massive
drinking sewer system. The river has already been
sessions, go contaminated by industrialization.
to Metrowalk and Technopoint, and for
Observers noted the river become more
food outings, go to Kapitolyo. Do you
polluted in the 1930s as fish migration
enjoy working up a sweat first thing in
from Laguna de Bay decreased. In the
the morning? For a fast jog, head to the
1960s, people stopped utilizing the river's
Capitol Commons. Also, don't miss
water for laundry, and boat service
Tiendesitas' iconic Tunnel of Light,
dwindled. In the 1970s, the river began to
which is set up every Christmas season!
emit offensive odors as a result of waste
from swine and poultry establishments in
It's wonderful to know that Ortigas is
the area where the protected Marikina
attempting to make the neighborhood
watershed is located (Pinugay, Baras,
more livable than the ordinary city.
Rizal), In the 1980s, the river was made
Every Sunday, one of the city's major
off-limits to fishing. The Pasig River was
thoroughfares is closed to automobiles,
declared biologically dead in the 1990s.
allowing people to stroll and bike freely.
This is also possible in places like the
The Pasig River was named the world's
elevated walkway along Julia Vargas.
eighth most polluting river in terms of
unwanted micro and surface
I often like my strolls along the
concentrations of plastic debris entering
promenade whenever I go to adjacent
the marine ecosystem in a 2017
malls like SM Megamall and Podium.
assessment on river plastic emissions into
We would certainly have less traffic if
the world's seas.
 Efforts at Rehabilitation Pasig River, one of the Philippines'
principal rivers, was formerly lauded for
Efforts to its beauty. Many minor rivers and
revive the tributaries, six subbasins, and Manila Bay
river began are all part of its system. It is the main
in artery that supplies water to Metro
December Manila, the capital city of Manila, and the
1989 with surrounding metropolitan. Pasig River
the help of has been the principal beneficiary of
Danish much of the pollution produced by
authorities. Metro Manila's ten million inhabitants
The Pasig since the end of World War II.
River Rehabilitation Program (PRRP)
was established, with the Department of Urbanization
Environment and Natural Resources as
the main agency with the coordination The population along the Pasig River has
of the Danish International continued to grow, but the ability of the
Development Assistance. "A dying river developing country to handle trash
comes back to life" Archived 2008-03-16 disposal has not kept pace.
at the Wayback Machine - Santelices, The river,
Menchit. Philippine Information which was
Agency. once utilized
for bathing
In 1999, President Joseph Estrada signed and fishing,
Executive Order No. 54 publishing the is now
Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission known as
(PRRC) to replace the old PRRP with Manila's
additional expanded powers such as "toilet bowl."
managing of wastes and resettling of Pollution
thrown into the river and its tributaries
squatters.
has built up to the point that it can no
longer support any life but janitor fish
In 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte
and water lilies. It is considered extinct by
abolished the PRRC, transferring of
ecologists. Despite the fact that various
PRRC's functions, including "all
laws and strategies have been enacted to
necessary and incidental powers," to the
restrict pollution and clean the water,
Manila Bay Task Force, the Department
none have proven to be particularly
of Environment and Natural Resources,
effective.
the Department of Human Settlements
and Urban Development, the Metro
Manila Development Authority, and the Waste from the Home
Department of Public Works and
Highways, two months after firing PRRC Household garbage is said to be
executive director Jose Antonio Goitia responsible for 65 percent of the
for alleged involvement in corrupt pollution in the Pasig River.
activities. Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (14 The river is a
November 2019). "Duterte abolishes place to discharge
Pasig River rehab commission". some of the 440
Philippine News Agency. Archived from tons of wastewater
the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved produced daily by
13 June 2021. Metro Manila's
population in a
third-world
What are the Causes of Water third-world country where many
Pollution in Pasig River? households lack indoor plumbing. Pasig
River is known for its dark-colored water,
foul odor, and presence of floating feces,
among other things.