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PATEROS, TAGUIG BRGYS GET TRASH COLLECTION TOOLS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) distributes various tools for solid waste management (SWM) to 185 barangays in 13 local government units in Metro Manila aimed at capacitating communities on improving SWM towards cleaner waterways and safer flood management as part of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP)- Phase 1 through the Community-Based Solid […]

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4 ENTRIES COMPLETE 51ST MMFF LINEUP

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the last four entries completing its 51st edition lineup in December. The second batch of MMFF 2025 official entries are the following: 1. I’m Perfect(Social Romance) 2. Love You So Bad(Romance) 3. UnMarry(Drama) 4. Bar Boys After School(Drama) Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Atty. […]

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MMDA SENDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TO CEBU

In response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu Province, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed an 18-man contingent team, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to mobilize resources and deliver immediate aid to affected communities.MMDA coordinated on the ground with the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS 3 RELIEF TEAMS TO OPONG-HIT MASBATE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed three Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Teams to Masbate Province in response to the damage caused by Typhoon Opong. The deployment follows the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies to provide aid to typhoon-affected areas.  MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the teams, composed of […]

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VALENZUELA GOV’T, MMDA CLEAN UP MEYCAUAYAN RIVER

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Valenzuela City Government conducted cleanup operations at the Meycauayan River, located along Caingin Road at the boundary of Valenzuela City and Meycauayan, Bulacan. MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana and Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian oversaw the cleanup efforts at the Meycauayan River, which aims to mitigate flooding […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘BAYANIHAN SA ESTERO’ PROGRAM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launching of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s Bayanihan sa Estero Program with a goal to double up its efforts on cleaning up and maintaining drainage infrastructures in Metro Manila as many of waterways are becoming heavily silted and clogged with solid waste contributing to recurrent localized flooding during […]

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MMDA, DBM JOINTLY INSPECT VITAS PUMPING STATION

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) conducted a joint inspection to assess the Agency’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) at the Vitas Pumping Station following the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on flood control projects.MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the inspection with DBM Secretary […]

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MMDA EYES USE OF AI IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to adopt the latest technologies and innovations for improved public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is now eyeing to advance traffic detection using artificial intelligence following a big switch in traffic management through its adaptive signaling system.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the agency wants […]

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‘HEAT STROKE BREAK’ FOR MMDA FIELD PERSONNEL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reimposed the 30-minute “heat stroke break” policy for its field personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers, to protect them from heat-related illness amid the release of the danger-level heat index forecast for Metro Manila. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, in a signed memorandum circular, said the heat stroke […]

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MMDA HOLDS 1ST ROAD TO ZERO WASTE SUMMIT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted its first-ever Road to Zero Waste Summit with the goal of promoting and demonstrating various practices that support a more sustainable and circular economy in order to address the pressing issues related to solid waste management in the metropolis. The summit is part of the 10-Year Road to […]