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Senator Ping Lacson pushed for the all-out help of the private sector in addressing the flooding problem, even as he continues his own probe into failed and ghost flood control projects that have cost taxpayers more than P2 trillion in the last 15 years. Lacson said the offer of San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang […]
The bayanihan spirit was in full force as the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in partnership with military rescue units and local leaders, distributed 970 hot meals and 270 grocery packs to flood-affected residents and rescue volunteers in Manila, Marikina, and Rizal Province. Under Cayetano’s Emergency Response Program, his team provided immediate aid to […]
Quezon City First District Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde on Sunday called for a comprehensive, NCR-wide flood management strategy following days of heavy rainfall that inundated many parts of Metro Manila.“The flooding we’ve seen in recent days makes one thing very clear: this is not just a QC District 1 problem, this is not just […]
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 […]
With a shared goal of enhancing road safety in the metropolis through strengthened collaboration, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) brings together multi-sectoral stakeholders to share insights and best practices to address road traffic crashes and fatalities through the Metro Manila Road Safety Summit 2025. The initiative forms part of the MMDA’s commitment in addressing […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have intensified their joint Bantay Presyo market monitoring operations across the National Capital Region (NCR) to curb overpricing and protect consumers. This inter-agency initiative aims to ensure compliance with the government’s Maximum Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for essential food items, particularly rice […]
Food Terminals Inc. (FTI), a government corporation under the Department of Agriculture (DA), took a bold step by signing a memorandum of agreement with the local unit of Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CP Foods). This partnership aims to stabilize pork prices in Metro Manila, where consumers have been grappling with rising food costs. The […]
In support of a circular economy model towards a more sustainable and cleaner metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority held its Road to Zero Waste Expo at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy located in Pasig City.Anchored on the theme “Clean Metro Manila,” the expo aims to expand its impact by engaging a wider range of […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) recently approved a resolution enjoining all local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region to enact ordinances on the use of Geographical Information System (GIS) for the issuance of business permits and licenses related to sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products including e-cigarettes. This move, according to MMDA […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recognized all 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila for their exceptional efforts in implementing best-practice tobacco control policies within their respective jurisdictions.The awarding ceremony was held recently at the MMDA Auditorium in Pasig City. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes lauded the efforts made by the 17 […]