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Pandacan Linear Park Opened to the Public
On 23 June 2004, the whole Shell Pandacan Linear Park was officially opened to the public.
Mayor Lito Atienza and Shell Country Chairman Ed Chua led the inauguration rites. Also present were Department of Energy Secretary Vicente Perez, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Director Grace Fabila, and Environmental Management Bureau Director Emilio Kempis. Petron President Khalid D. Al-faddagh and Caltex President Randy Johnson, also graced the event.
City Councilors Beth Rivera, Bonjay Isip, Joey Uy, and Greco Belgica; Barangay Chairmen Relly Cabunillas (833) and Banjo Bujatin (834), and approximately 400 guests and residents - young and old, from the neighbouring barangays attended the celebration and were very happy with their new Linear Park.
Shell Country Chairman Ed Chua, in his speech, mentions the Linear Park as a testament of Shell’s commitment to health, safety, security, and the environment. It is also part of Shell’s continuing concern in taking care of the welfare of its neighbours and promoting social development in its areas of operation. It is also part of Shell’s contribution to the “Buhayin Ang Maynila” project of the Mayor.
Mayor Lito Atienza thanked Shell for constructing this park for the residents of Pandacan. The Mayor sees the Linear Park as a way of ensuring the safety and security of the Pandacan residents.
Below are more highlights of the inauguration
| The venue for the ribbon cutting in the early morning before the inauguration. |
| Tents were set-up to anticipate the possible rainfall during the Linear Park opening rites. |
| The band that welcomed the government officials, guests, and the residents of Pandacan. |
| Rain poured but the opening still continued. |
| Department of Energy Secretary Vicente Perez in his speech. |
| Barangay Chairman of 833 Relly Cabunillas speaking in behalf of his co-barangay leaders and residents of Pandacan. |
| Barangay Chairman of 834 Banjo Bujatin was honoured to introduce the City Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza. |
| Mayor Lito Atienza throwing coins to the residents of Pandacan (a Filipino tradition) as a sign of good luck. |
| The line of Pandacan residents getting their snacks served after the opening ceremony. |
