The Tullahan River is a river in the Philippines. It is located to the north of Manila and has an approximate length of 27.1 kilometers (16.8 mi). It starts at the La Mesa Reservoir in Quezon City and flows through Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, and Navotas and empties into Manila Bay.[1] In 2019, San Miguel Corporation pledged 1 billion for the cleanup of the Tullahan River as part of the Manila Bay rehabilitation effort.[2]

Tullahan River
The river in 2017
Tullahan River is located in Luzon
Tullahan River
Tullahan River is located in Philippines
Tullahan River
Location
CountryPhilippines
RegionNational Capital Region
Cities
Physical characteristics
SourceLa Mesa Dam
 • locationQuezon City
MouthManila Bay
 • location
Navotas
 • coordinates
14°39′00″N 120°56′53″E / 14.65001°N 120.94806°E / 14.65001; 120.94806
Length27.1 km (16.8 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftDampalit River, Polo River

History

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A boat in Tullahan River

On June 15, 1995, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) finished their clean-up of the Tullahan River.[3]

Bridges

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  • R-10 Bridge (C-4 - R-10)
  • Bangkulasi Bridge

Malabon

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Valenzuela-Malabon

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Valenzuela-Caloocan (South)

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Valenzuela-Quezon City

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Quezon City

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  • Katipunan Bridge
  • San Dionisio Bridge
  • Gozum Bridge
  • Tullahan I Bridge (Quirino Highway)
  • Forest Hill Bridge
  • Bagong Tulay Bridge
  • Accountant Street Bridge
  • Tullahan II Bridge (Commonwealth Avenue)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Environment Report Archived 2007-10-11 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "SMC pledges P1-B for Tullahan River cleanup". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  3. ^ Aravilla, Jose (June 20, 1995). "MMDA finishes clean-up of Tullahan River". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 19. Retrieved June 20, 2023. MMDA public information officer Pops Encarnacion said the operation was completed last Thursday [June 15]...
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