Pasig Esplanade opening soon, says FL
Once completed, the expansion will connect the existing esplanade to the historic Fort Santiago, providing a continuous walkway for tourists and residents.
FAMILIES flock the Pasig River Esplanade in Manila during the holidays. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos recently announced that it will once again be open to the public in the next 10 days.
Photograph by John Carlo Magallon for DAILY TRIBUNE
The Pasig River Esplanade is set to reopen to the public in approximately 10 days, according to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
In a social media post, the First Lady shared updates showing crews painting the esplanade’s surface and several commercial stalls.
The site has grown into a popular destination for evening walks and holiday food tours, anchored by a large food bazaar.
The project is part of a broader Pasig River rehabilitation effort overseen by the first lady, which entered its third phase in February 2025.
Phase 3 focuses on creating 2,000 square meters of open activity space along Plaza Mexico.
Once completed, the expansion will connect the existing esplanade to the historic Fort Santiago, providing a continuous walkway for tourists and residents.
The rehabilitation initiative aims to transform the riverbanks into functional public spaces while restoring the environmental health of the waterway.