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POE: SET SYSTEM FOR ‘NO CONTACT APPREHESION’

Senator Grace Poe said an integrated system must be in place for the effective implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). “Kung tama ang implementasyon at walang corruption, sa tingin ko magiging maayos ito,” Poe stressed. The Supreme Court partially lifted the temporary restraining order on the NCAP. This paves the way for its […]

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MMDA TURNS OVER 3 INFRA PROJECTS TO PATEROS GOV’T

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes led the inauguration and turnover of the three infrastructures improved and renovated by the agency, namely: Pateros Town Plaza, Municipal Hall Grounds, and Pateros Elementary School Multi-Purpose Hall to the officials of the Municipality of Pateros, held at the Municipal Hall Grounds.Artes and Pateros Mayor Ike […]

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MMDA, PHILHEALTH UNVEIL EDSA HEALTHCARE MURAL

Thirty years of protecting Filipinos’ health took center stage along EDSA’s southbound lane as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Boysen Philippines unveiled a 300-meter mural titled “Payong ng Kapanatagan”. The “Payong” (umbrella) is symbolic of PhilHealth’s role in Universal Health Care. Like an umbrella […]

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MMDA OPENS EDSA BIKE, MOTORBIKE REPAIR STATION

In a bid to provide convenience and free assistance in cases where emergency repairs require immediate action, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated another motorcycle and bicycle repair station on Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) for motorcycle riders and cyclists.Located at the ground level of EDSA Quezon Avenue flyover in Quezon City, the newly-improved […]

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MMDA TO DEPLOY ALL PERSONNEL FOR HOLY WEEK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) laid out its traffic management and deployment plan to ensure the safety and convenience of the motorists and commuters during the observance of Holy Week. MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the agency will implement full deployment of personnel and assets for this year’s Semana Santa with a total of 2,542 […]

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MMDA, SAN JUAN CITY SIGN LINEAR PARK AGREEMENT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and San Juan City government signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] for the neighborhood upgrading project along the San Juan River easement.Indicated in the MOA are the initiatives of MMDA and San Juan City for the development of a linear park applying nature-based solutions. Among the park’s notable features […]

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MMDA TURNS OVER 25 TRASH TRAPS TO PARAÑAQUE LGU

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially turned over 25 trash traps and essential tools to the City Government of Parañaque as part of flood management efforts in the city.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez and 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez, led the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of […]

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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 ENDORSES TOBACCO CONTROL TOOL TO DILG, DOH

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led the ceremonial endorsement of the localized version of the Index for Tobacco Control Sustainability-Philippines (ITCS-PH) tool to the Department of Health and Department of Interior and Local Government held at its Head Office in Pasig City. Developed by MMDA through its Smoke Free Project in 2024, the ITCS-PH […]

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MMDA, JICA PARTNER FOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a partnership for a technical cooperation project to leverage advanced technology in creating a more efficient traffic management system in Metro Manila.MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes and JICA Chief Representative to the Philippines Sakamoto Takema signed the records of discussion […]