Ilog Pasig is a river that stretches 25 kilometers from Laguna De Bay to Manila Bay. It used to be a main transport route and source of water specially during the Spanish colonization.It is also used for public baths way back then.
Ducks used to thrive in the river because the river used to be so clean and there is a type of river snail that is prevalent there before and the ducks feed on them. Duck raising became a booming industry in areas near the river because of that. However , because of the growth of industrialization, new structures being built here and there and informal settlers started occupying the riverbanks, the river was polluted and the river snails the ducks feed on have died. And that eventually killed the duck raising industry near the river.
Some residents of Intramuros escaped the war by crossing the Ilog Pasig.
Sometimes apparitions can be sighted floating on the river and here are some of the possible reasons:
1. It is believed that during the Spanish colonization of the country, Ilog Pasig is not yet existing. Hence the Chinese traders are having a hard time transporting goods to Manila. A big snake approached them one day and offered a deal. He will create a river that will make their transportation to Manila easier in exchange of their souls. The traders agreed and their businesses thrived since the river was created. THE floating apparitions that can be seen on the river are believed to be the souls of these traders.
2. Ilog Pasig used to be inhabited by crocodiles. Some people who go there to bath were not able to go back and when a huge crocodile was captured by a Filipino, he ripped its stomach open. Human bones and skulls were found inside it.
3. Grimm Reapers in hooded white clothing inhabit the river and can be seen by some people who are sensitive to spirits.For this reason the river should be saved so that the reapers will stop grabbing souls to sustain the river's life.
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