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‘HISTORIC’ SUMMER MMFF RECEIVES 33 FILM ENTRIES

The upcoming first-ever summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) slated for April elicited an overwhelming response from film makers and producers after receiving a total of 33 film submissions. Of the overall number of films submitted, 23 are new films, while 10 are resubmissions from the December 2022 MMFF. MMDA Acting Chairman […]

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MMDA TO CREATE MOTORCYCLE RIDING ACADEMY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will spearhead the establishment of a Motorcycle Riding Academy in Metro Manila in a bid to decrease motorcycle-related accidents and to make roads safer. Under the project, the MMDA will create a technical working group for the formulation of a Motorcycle Safety Training Course module that would give both […]

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MMDA, DILG TO SUSTAIN CLEARING OF MABUHAY LANES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Capital Region Police Office, and local government units covered by identified Mabuhay Lanes have vowed to sustain the clearing of alternate routes in the metropolis. In a ceremonial send-off held in Baclaran, Pasay City, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. […]

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MMDA TO LAUNCH METRO SUMMER FILM FEST IN APRIL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to launch the Metro Manila Summer Film Festival (MMSFF) in April. According to Atty. Romando Artes, MMDA and MMSFF over-all chairman, this will be in partnership with Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP). “We will release the deadline of submission of entries as early as we […]

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MMDA: MMFF REACHES P500M GROSS SALES

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) officially announced that it has reached its P500-million target gross sales. “We are delighted to announce that we were able to reach our target gross sales amounting to ₱500-million considering that we are still recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, the 2022 MMFF is a certified […]

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MMDA, JICA FORGE METRO MANILA TRAFFIC MGM’T PLAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), led by Chairman Romando Artes together with the representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the 17 Metro Manila local government units and concerned national agencies, held the 4th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) for the Metro Manila Project. The JICA […]

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COA GIVES MMDA TOP RATING FOR 3rd STRAIGHT YEAR

For three straight years, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority received its highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for the fiscal year 2021. The COA gave an “unqualified opinion” – considered as the best opinion the Commission can render to a government agency – on the fairness of the presentation of the MMDA’s financial […]

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FREE CHARGING FOR E-BIKES, SCOOTERS AT MMDA HQ

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched a free solar charging station for electronic bikes and electronic scooters to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation and promote green and renewable energy. The solar charging station, located at the new MMDA head office building in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, will be opened to the public […]

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DPWH TO CLOSE EDSA TIMOG FLYOVER SOUTHBOUND

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the full closure of the EDSA Timog Flyover-Southbound lane starting June 25 to give way to its one-month repair. “We are advising the public to plan their trips and take alternate routes as the DPWH repairs the flyover,” said MMDA […]

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MMDA WORKERS TOLD: DON’T USE UNREGISTERED VEHICLES

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Romando Artes issued a memorandum regarding the use of unregistered personal vehicles and those without the required license plates. The memorandum addressed to all traffic personnel, is in response to the Facebook post of the Riders’ Safety Advocates of the Philippines (RSAP) which has gone viral on social […]