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MMDA, DBM JOINTLY INSPECT VITAS PUMPING STATION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) conducted a joint inspection to assess the Agency’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) at the Vitas Pumping Station following the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on flood control projects.MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the inspection with DBM Secretary […]

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DOTR: DAVAO BUS PROJECT STARTS PILOT RUN IN 2027

Davaoeños may soon look forward to a high-quality bus-based public transportation system as the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, also known as the DavaoBus Project, is set to start its pilot operations in 2027. This comes after Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s inspection at the project’s construction site in Calinan District, in line with the President’s […]

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DIZON: CEBU BRT TO START OPERATIONS IN SEPTEMBER

Thousands of Cebuano commuters may soon travel with ease as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to launch the pilot operations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu-BRT) in September. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the pilot operations of the Cebu-BRT and to expedite the completion of other stations to serve commuters and […]

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71 NCR FLOOD PUMPING STATIONS ALL WORKING – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inspected the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City, the largest pumping station in the National Capital Region (NCR).The move, according to MMDA Chairman Don Artes, is to ensure the unhampered operations of Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in view of the inclement weather. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]

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MANILA LGU, MMDA OPEN MANILA YACHT CLUB FLOODGATE

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, led the opening of the floodgate and installation of trash traps at the Manila Yacht Club in the City of Manila.The activity is closely aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s governance agenda, which aims to reduce risks […]

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MMDA, JICA PARTNER FOR METRO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Through the partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will kickstart the Capacity Enhancement on Traffic Management with Improvement of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Metropolitan Manila (MMITS), one of the key initiatives identified under the 5-Year Action Plan for Traffic Management. The MMITS Project, which will last for three […]

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PWDS, SENIORS GET 50% DISCOUNT IN LRT, MRT RIDES

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can now enjoy as much as 50% discount in Metro Manila rail lines as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expanded the coverage of fare cut to reduce transport costs to priority passengers. The expanded discount coverage initiative follows Marcos’ order in June to increase fare discounts to students from […]

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DOTR EXPEDITES PRODUCTION OF MOTORCYCLE PLATES

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has addressed the 11-year backlog of motorcycle plates. Marcos has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to expedite the production and distribution of the motorcycle plates, which has been lagging since 2014. “This year, we have […]

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MMDA: SMS, EMAIL NOTIFICATION FOR NCAP VIOLATIONS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched real-time short message service and email notifications for the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the latest enhancement is pursuant to the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who expressed support for the NCAP in promoting road safety and combating corruption, to further […]

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MMDA, DENR PARTNER TO REVIVE PASIG RIVER

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources –National Capital Region (DENR National Capital Region) signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] today to institutionalize cooperation in the rehabilitation of Pasig River and its surrounding communities.Recognizing their aligned mandates and shared commitment in environmental rehabilitation and development of Pasig River, the […]