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MMDA FIELD WORKERS REHYDRATE WITH SPORTS DRINK

In recognition of their duties especially during this humid season, field personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of sports drink and physical fitness lecture to keep them fit and hydrated. The initiative is in support of the agency’s anti-heat stroke break for its on-duty traffic personnel, street sweepers, and all […]

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REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR STARTS – BRIONES

In preparation for the incoming class opening, the Department of Education (DepEd) began conducting the Early Registration for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 from March 25 to April 30, 2022. The month-long activity aims to ensure that incoming learners are registered for the next SY and help the Department better anticipate and deal with the possible […]

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MMDA AWARDS ART, PHOTOGRAPHY TILT WINNERS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the winners of the metro-wide art, photography, and songwriting contests carrying the theme “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” aimed at showcasing the National Capital Region’s growth and development. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes congratulated the winners of the contests launched to raise public awareness about past and recent developments […]

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MMDA GIVES FIELD WORKERS ‘HEAT STROKE BREAKS’

Traffic enforcers and street sweepers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are getting an additional 30-minute “heat stroke break” to protect them from illnesses during this summer season’s searing heat. MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat […]

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MMDA LEADS SUMMIT FOR NCR ‘NEW NORMAL’ TRAFFIC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is leading a multi-stakeholder traffic summit to formulate a comprehensive management plan as economic activities continue to open and additional volume of vehicles increases with the de-escalation of COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the traffic summit seeks to craft a unified […]

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MMDA VOWS TO CLEAR METRO MANILA ROADS IN 3 MONTHS

In a span of 30 minutes, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has issued 23 tickets for illegally parked vehicles while two were towed in a day’s clearing operations along Panay Avenue in Quezon City, which is part of Mabuhay Lane route #1, as the agency continues to ease heavy traffic flow on major thoroughfares, particularly […]

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NEBRIJA TO HEAD MMDA SPECIAL OPS TASK FORCE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has appointed three traffic officials to new posts in preparation for the additional vehicular volume as Metro Manila, now under Alert Level 1, enters the new normal. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes appointed Traffic Operations Officer (TOO) IV Edison Nebrija as the head of the New Task Force Special Operations […]

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MMDA, WB CHECK FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECTS – ARTES

Project proponents from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) together with representatives from the World Bank conducted field inspections and met to discuss updates on the status of activities initiated by the MMDA under the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP). The inspection activity began with a visit to the Vitas Pumping Station in Tondo, […]

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DUTERTE NAMES ARTES, SAN JUAN AS MMDA CHAIRMAN, GM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed lawyer Romando Artes as the new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman effective March 1, vice Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. who resigned last February 7. Artes expressed gratitude to the President for his trust and confidence, assuring the public that projects beneficial to Metro Manila shall continue to be implemented. […]

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CREATE JOBS IN REMOTE AREAS WITH TOURISM – ISKO

More tourist sites in the country will lead to more jobs and will generate more economic activity. This, according to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, is the premise behind his tourism development strategy, which will focus on developing and promoting lesser-known and under-developed tourist spots in the country to enhance countryside development. The tourism sector is […]