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MMDA TO DEPUTIZE NCR TRAFFIC ENFORCERS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deputize the traffic enforcers of the 17 local government units in Metro Manila for them to continue issuing traffic violation tickets to erring motorists in the metropolis. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and the Metro Manila mayors have announced this after a Metro Manila Council (MMC) Special […]

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NO E-BIKES ON MAJOR NCR ROADS STARTING APRIL 15

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will start implementing its MMDA Regulation No. 24-022 or the prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs from traversing national roads, circumferential roads, and radial roads in Metro Manila on April 15.In a press conference after a stakeholder’s consultation meeting on the formulation of implementing rules and regulation […]

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MMDA TO NCR LGUS: ADOPT WATER CRISIS MEASURES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority urged local government units of Metro Manila to adopt water crisis mitigation measures to address adverse effects of El Niño which will likely persist until May.  In an approved resolution, the Metro Manila Council has laid down several measures in a bid to lessen the effects of the phenomenon, including […]

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CSC TO NCR GOV’T AGENCIES: ADOPT FLEXI WORK POLICY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in the Government in support of the current initiative of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to improve the traffic situation. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the Policies on FWAs in the Government, promulgated […]

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DENR, NASA PARTNER FOR NCR AIR QUALITY STUDY

The Philippines will be part of an international collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study and address air quality issues in the Asian region. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga disclosed that NASA will be conducting scientific research flights that are specifically designed to study the atmosphere of Metro Manila and […]

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MMDA: CLARIFY WORLD’S WORST TRAFFIC TAG FOR NCR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said they are already putting the necessary comprehensive traffic management interventions in place as it seeks clarifications on a 2023 study stating that Metro Manila has the worst traffic among 387 metro areas in the world.In a press conference, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the agency […]

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MMDA: 170K HOUSING UNITS SOON FOR NCR HOMELESS

The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Metro Manila mayors have set forth actions for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH).  During the Metro Manila Council (MMC) meeting held recently at the […]

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NCR LGUS TOLD: DESIGNATE FIREWORKS DISPLAY ZONES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) renewed its call to the local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to designate fireworks display zones in their respective localities for the New Year revelry. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the designation of fireworks display zones in every LGU will provide a safer environment during […]

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MMDA BARES NCR TRAFFIC PLANS FOR HOLIDAYS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the implementation of traffic management measures to alleviate expected heavier traffic congestion during All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and the Christmas season. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said traffic volume in Metro Manila increases during the holidays, thus the necessity to implement effective and sustainable measures […]

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MMDA LAUDS METRO LGUS FOR SMOKE-FREE PARKS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) commended the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and the Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) for declaring the facilities under the Adopt-A-Park program as Smoke and Vape-Free areas.  MMDA, in collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission, The Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Vital Strategies […]