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MMDA AIDS RESIDENTS AFTER TARLAC BRIDGE COLLAPSE

In response to the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed emergency response equipment to assist residents of Tarlac City following the partial collapse of the Aquino Bridge after heavy monsoon rains last month. On behalf of the President, Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos led the send-off at the MMDA […]

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GOV’T EYES 5 RAINWATER IMPOUNDING AREAS FOR NCR

The Marcos administration is considering the construction of five rainwater impounding facilities across Metro Manila as part of efforts to strengthen flood mitigation and increase the national capital’s capacity to manage heavy rainfall, Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said following a meeting with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at the Malacañang. The proposed facilities, […]

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MMDA TRANSFORMS CAVITE LANDFILL INTO NATURE PARK

From a former landfill and once-degraded property, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed the site into a dedicated facility in Carmona, Cavite that brings together programs for disaster preparedness and response, environmental sustainability, agriculture, capacity building, and other public services for Metro Manila and nearby communities. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, together with MMDA Chairman […]

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MMDA REVIVES LOVE BUS, OPENS INTERACTIVE GALLERY

Continuing its efforts to modernize its facilities and promote innovation in public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the Metro Manila ‘Love Bus’, an interactive gallery, and the MMDA Annex Building in its headquarters in Pasig City. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration rites with MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, officials from […]

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MMDA, 4 LOCAL GOV’T UNITS SIGN MARCOS HIGHWAY PACT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local government units (LGUs) of Pasig City, Marikina City, Antipolo City, and Cainta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen coordinated traffic and transport management along Marcos Highway. The initiative supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pursue stronger coordination among government agencies and […]

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MMDA BACKS IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL SINGLE PENALTY

The Metro Manila Council (MMC), through the proposal of a lawmaker, is set to implement a Garbage Single Ticketing System to strengthen enforcement of solid waste management regulations and promote uniformity among local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. The proposal was made by Las Piñas City Congressman Mark Anthony Santos, who emphasized the need […]

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MMDA, JICA HOLD TRANSPORT SYSTEM PROJECT MEETING

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), led by Chairman Atty. Don Artes, convened the third Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the Capacity Enhancement on Traffic Management with Improvement of Intelligent Transportation Systems for Metropolitan Manila (MMITS) project, bringing together representatives from the 17 local government units (LGUs) of Metro Manila, national government agencies, and […]

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CAGAYAN SCHOOL WINS MMDA-JICA PHONE APP CONTEST

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has awarded winners of its smartphone application development challenge called “MMITS Bagong Gawi, Bagong Galaw Challenge.” The competition which engaged innovators in creating digital applications that encourage positive behavioral changes among road users is under the Output 2 of the Project […]

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MMDA TO LAUNCH UNIFIED DISASTER RESPONSE PLATFORM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Estecheng Company Ltd. to establish a “Customized Multi-Hazard Decision Support Platform for Metro Manila, based on the PAGASA Climate Model and Converged AI.” MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and Jung Hwan Choi, Estecheng Co. Ltd CEO, led the ceremonial signing for the project […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘YES TO AYOS’ DISCIPLINE CAMPAIGN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) kicked off the Yes to Ayos Disiplina Campaign in Pasay City, strengthening student and community participation in fostering the culture of discipline in Metro Manila. MMDA Chairman Don Artes led the pledge of commitment for the Yes to Ayos and emphasized the importance of instilling discipline in the younger […]