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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘SINE SIGLA SA SINGKWENTA 50@50’

Commemorating its 50th Edition this year, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) launches back-to-back initiatives — Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta 50@P50 and Unveiling of Mural along EDSA — which honor its rich history while engaging the public in celebrating Filipino cinema. Through the MMFF’s “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta,” the public can watch iconic MMFF movies […]

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MURALS OF ICONIC MOVIE POSTERS TO LINE EDSA – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and iACADEMY have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create murals that will showcase iconic films from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Under the partnership, iAcademy students will paint the murals featuring some MMFF film posters […]

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MMDA, DOTR OPEN 2 NEW EDSA BUSWAY STATIONS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Transportation – Philippines (DOTr) inaugurated the two newly-constructed EDSA -Philam and Kamuning Stations in Quezon City for the EDSA Busway.  Additionally, enhancements were implemented in other existing stations such as Guadalupe, Santolan, Balintawak, Bagong Barrio, Monumento, Ayala, Buendia, Kaingin, Nepa Q-Mart, Quezon Avenue, Roosevelt, Roxas […]

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TULFO WANTS SENATE PROBE ON LIVE WIRE ACCIDENTS

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a Senate resolution seeking to investigate the frequent accidents on the roads caused by the mishandling and improper maintenance of live wires and unattended wires. In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 922, Tulfo noted that there has been an alarming increase in road accidents nationwide caused by live cable wire mishandling […]

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MMDA HIKES EDSA BUS LANE VIOLATION FINES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that an increase in fines for exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane regulation along EDSA will be imposed starting Monday, November 13. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes warned motorists not to pass through the EDSA Bus Carousel lane if they are unauthorized to use it or they will […]

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MMDA STUDIES EDSA ROAD SHARING SCHEME

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared its plans for the possible implementation of road sharing on the bike lane along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency is currently conducting a preliminary study focusing on the possibility of making it a shared lane for bicycles and motorcycles. […]

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MMDA, DOTR PREPARE FOR EDSA BUS LANE REPAIR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have lined up preparations for the possible influx of passengers as portions of EDSA Bus Carousel undergo emergency road repairs. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez assured that the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is ready to […]

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MMDA TO MOTORISTS: STAY OUT OF EDSA BUS LANE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued a stern warning to motorists and motorcycle riders to stay out of the EDSA Bus Carousel Lane after a fatal hit-and-run incident happened at the EDSA Shaw Boulevard tunnel-southbound recently. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency’s Metrobase was able to capture the incident where a […]

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PROVINCIAL BUSES ALLOWED IN EDSA DURING HOLY WEEK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses shall be allowed on EDSA during the Holy Week. From April 3 to 5, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 pm to 5 am; and from April 6 to 10, round-a-clock. This is to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to […]

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MMDA TO PUT EXCLUSIVE BIKE, MOTORCYCLE LANES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will establish exclusive lanes for bicycles, public utility vehicles, and motorcycles along Commonwealth Avenue in a bid to ensure safety among road users and likewise promote the decongestion of traffic flow in the area. This was after the Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of Metro Manila mayors, agreed in […]