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MMDA TO TRANSFORM METRO MANILA INTO A COMPETITIVE METROPOLIS – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched a development plan for the National Capital Region (NCR) that seeks to transform Metro Manila into a competitive metropolis in the East Asian region. The MMDA said the Regional Development Plan (RDP) for the National Capital Region 2017-2022 will serve as the region’s framework for socioeconomic development […]

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MMDA EMPLOYEES RETURN $79K TO ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIM – LIM

Three members of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Road Emergency Group were cited for honesty after returning a sling bag containing $79,500 to a road accident victim in Taguig City recently. MMDA rescue personnel Mariel Bacho, Kristopher Concepcion, and Sheena Santillan did not think twice about surrendering the bag containing bundles of US dollars […]

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MMDA TO MONITOR TRAFFIC, FLOOD, DISASTER USING DRONES – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will take traffic, flood and disaster management from the sky using new remote-controlled drones donated to the agency. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said four new drones will be used in managing vehicle traffic and monitoring flood situations in the coming months. “These drones are significant tools to help us […]

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20% Student Fare Discount to Include Land, Air, Water, Rail Transport – ANGARA

  Senator Sonny Angara has sponsored the bill that seeks to expand the coverage of the 20% student fare discount to not only include land transport, but also air, water, and rail transport all year round. “Ito po ay isang maagang Pamasko sa ating mga mag-aaral. Tiyak na makatitipid ang mga magulang dahil alam naman […]

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11am-11pm Mall Operations – LIM

  In an effort to alleviate expected heavier traffic jams during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall owners and operators have agreed to start mall operations from 11am until 11pm, effective October 15, 2017- January 15, 2018. This came out after a consultative meeting held at the MMDA main office […]

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Provide Assistance to Informal Settler Families Affected by DPWH Projects – LEGARDA

  Senator Loren Legarda urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that communities and informal settler families (ISF) who are affected by the agency’s construction projects are provided by the government with the appropriate needs and services in resettlement sites. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, made the statement […]

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Underground Railway to Connect Airport to City – TUGADE

  The country’s main gateway will soon be connected directly to the city via underground railway after the National Economic Development Authority’s Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC) approved the Metro Manila Subway Project with an extension to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The subway, which will start in Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City, was previously […]

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles to Help Solve Health and Income Problems – PANGILINAN

  Seeking to help solve problems of air pollution, public health, and low income of public utility drivers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has pitched for the use of electric and hybrid vehicles. In filing Senate Bill 1540 or the “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017,” Pangilinan wants to lessen the country’s […]

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Zapote River Drive to Help Ease Traffic Congestion – VILLAR

  Senator Cynthia A. Villar, together with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, led the inauguration of the Phase 3 of the Zapote River Drive that will help ease traffic congestion and reduce the incidents of flooding in the area. The road is an 11km road […]

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Motorcycles and Scooters to Have Bigger License Plates – GORDON

  The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that would require motorcycles and scooters to have bigger license plates for easy identification in a bid to prevent motorcycle-riding criminals from easily getting away after committing a crime. Senate Bill No. 1397 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act of 2017, authored by Senator […]