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MMDA SENDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TO CEBU

In response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu Province, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed an 18-man contingent team, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to mobilize resources and deliver immediate aid to affected communities.MMDA coordinated on the ground with the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS 3 RELIEF TEAMS TO OPONG-HIT MASBATE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed three Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Teams to Masbate Province in response to the damage caused by Typhoon Opong. The deployment follows the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies to provide aid to typhoon-affected areas.  MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the teams, composed of […]

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MMDA GOES ON ALERT FOR TROPICAL STORM OPONG

The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) convened to finalize contingency plans in preparation for the continued threat and potential impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong in the National Capital Region.The meeting was held following the directive of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr., who instructed all concerned agencies to sustain relief operations, […]

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METRO MANILA MAYORS GREENLIGHT STREET PARKING BAN

In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion, local chief executives of Metro Manila approved street parking ban on national primary roads and prohibition of parking on national secondary roads in Metro Manila on designated time periods, similar to how the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) implements its expanded number coding scheme. During the Metro Manila […]

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MMDA STARTS USE OF BODY CAMERAS FOR NCAP

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has begun the use of body-worn cameras to support the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), through its newly-formed Swift Traffic Action Group (STAG).MMDA Chairman Don Artes stated that the initiative is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to adopt modern technologies that allow for the strict […]

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MMDA LEADS CLEANUP OF SAN JUAN RIVER

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a cleanup operation at the Lambingan Bridge, San Juan River, in San Juan City. MMDA Chairman Don Artes and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the clean-up efforts under the agency’s “Bayanihan sa Estero” program which focuses on systematically removing accumulated wastes from esteros and rivers across […]

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DOTR, DBM TO MONITOR BIG TICKET TRANSPORT PROJECTS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) signed an agreement to monitor and evaluate big ticket transport projects through an active citizen reporting mechanism. The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to involve citizen participation in crowdsourcing reports of government projects. “Public feedback will be crucial in […]

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DOTR, GRAB EYE EFFICIENT MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR PH

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Grab tackled ways to provide Filipinos with comfortable, affordable and efficient mobility options as part of President Ferdinand Marcos’ directive to ensure a commuter-friendly environment. Marcos has reiterated the government’s commitment to provide Filipinos with an efficient and modern transport system by actively shifting away from a car-centric model by […]

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DOTR, VALENZUELA GOV’T PARTNER FOR RAILWAY JOBS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Valenzuela City local government signed several agreements, including assistance from the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) to bolster learning and open future job opportunities for Valenzuela Technological College (ValTech) students in the railway sector. The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) […]

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LOVE BUS LIBRENG SAKAY LAUNCHED IN CEBU CITY

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman led the ceremonial launch of the second route of Cebu’s Love Bus Libreng Sakay in Cebu City recently.A collaboration of key government agencies, the initiative provides convenient, safe, and sustainable […]