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UP-NIH TO TEST MMDA FIELD WORKERS FOR HEARING LOSS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have expressed its support to the University of the Philippines Manila – National Institute of Health’s (UP-NIH’s) initiative to conduct a study intended to determine the effects of chronic noise exposure to hearing loss with select agency field personnel as participants. MMDA Officer-in-Charge Director Baltazar Melgar said that traffic […]

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MMDA: MARCOS’ 1ST SONA TRAFFIC REROUTING PLAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) shall implement a traffic rerouting plan for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25 (Monday). MMDA Officer-in-Charge Baltazar Melgar said 1,133 personnel from the Traffic Discipline Office, Road Emergency Group, Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group, Flood Control, and Metrobase will be deployed along […]

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SIRENS ONLY FOR EMERGENCY, OFFICIAL USE — MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will comply with the parameters of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) as authorities step up their crackdown against the unauthorized use of blinkers and sirens or “wang-wang.” MMDA Officer-in-Charge Director Baltazar Melgar said that the agency has issued a memorandum prohibiting all […]

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MMDA COMPLETES ‘DELAYED’ FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the flood control projects that the Commission on Audit (COA) cited as delayed in 2021 have been substantially completed this year. Baltazar Melgar, head of MMDA Flood Control and Sewerage Management Office (FCSMO), said the programmed 59 flood control projects in Metro Manila for 2021 were not completed […]

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MMDA, LTO INK DATA SHARING PACT – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) inked a Memorandum of Agreement interconnecting their data systems for quicker sharing of information on motorists and vehicles involved in traffic violations and apprehensions. The MOA signed by MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante establishing the LTO-MMDA […]

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MMDA, JICA FORGE METRO MANILA TRAFFIC MGM’T PLAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), led by Chairman Romando Artes together with the representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the 17 Metro Manila local government units and concerned national agencies, held the 4th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) for the Metro Manila Project. The JICA […]

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COA GIVES MMDA TOP RATING FOR 3rd STRAIGHT YEAR

For three straight years, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority received its highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for the fiscal year 2021. The COA gave an “unqualified opinion” – considered as the best opinion the Commission can render to a government agency – on the fairness of the presentation of the MMDA’s financial […]

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FREE CHARGING FOR E-BIKES, SCOOTERS AT MMDA HQ

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched a free solar charging station for electronic bikes and electronic scooters to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation and promote green and renewable energy. The solar charging station, located at the new MMDA head office building in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, will be opened to the public […]

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DPWH TO CLOSE EDSA TIMOG FLYOVER SOUTHBOUND

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the full closure of the EDSA Timog Flyover-Southbound lane starting June 25 to give way to its one-month repair. “We are advising the public to plan their trips and take alternate routes as the DPWH repairs the flyover,” said MMDA […]

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MMDA OPENS EDSA MOTORCYCLE, BIKE REPAIR STATION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority today inaugurated a motorcycle and bicycle repair station at the ground level of Quezon Avenue flyover in EDSA for motorcycle riders and cyclists who need emergency road assistance. The repair station, which is open from 5am to 9pm, is equipped with basic repair and vulcanizing tools, as well as trained […]