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MMDA TO FIELD MORE ENFORCERS AFTER SC’S NCAP TRO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will intensify its physical apprehension and adjust the deployment of its traffic personnel on the ground after declaring that it will abide by the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Acting Spokesperson and head of […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS ‘LIBRENG SAKAY’ BUSES, TRUCKS IN QC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority beefed up its libreng sakay in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City to accommodate more commuters, especially students, days after in-person classes have resumed. During the actual dispatch, MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said that the agency is deploying seven buses and two military trucks to transport those commuting from Doña Carmen […]

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MMDA ANNOUNCES NAT’L ART COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the semi-finalists of its 1st National Art Competition, organized to provide an opportunity for young Filipino artists, 18-35 years old, to showcase their creativity and talent through drawing, painting, and other artistic forms. A total of 314 participants have submitted artwork entries for the competition, using a wide […]

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DENR, MMDA, LGU COMMIT TO REHAB MANILA BAY

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—in coordination with the mandamus agencies of the Manila Bay rehabilitation—has committed to strengthening the implementation of immediate flood control strategies and long-term defenses following the flooding in Manila recently. The DENR, through the Manila Bay Coordinating Office (MBCO), held an interagency meeting with the Department of Public […]

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MMDA RESUMES NUMBER CODING SCHEME – DIMAYUGA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started the reimplementation of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or number coding scheme in the National Capital Region effective August 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. except for holidays and weekends. This was after the Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed […]

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DOLOMITE NOT CAUSE OF MANILA FLOODING – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified that it is not the Dolomite Beach itself but the ongoing drainage systems project in the area which caused flooding in some of the streets in Manila recently. During the inspection at the Juan Luna Elementary School in Manila for the Brigada Eskwela, MMDA Acting General Manager Baltazar […]

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MMDA WELCOMES DIMAYUGA AS ACTING CHAIR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomed the appointment of Engineer Carlo Dimayuga III as the new acting chairman. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed Dimayuga’s appointment last August 1. He took his oath of office before Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez on August 3. “The MMDA welcomes Engr. Dimayuga as its new Acting Chairman. The agency believes […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS CLEARING TEAM TO QUAKE-HIT ABRA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed a 39-man contingent team in Abra following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the province. MMDA Officer-in-Charge Baltazar Melgar said the contingent, composed of personnel from the agency’s Road Emergency Group (REG), Metro Parkways Clearing Group (MPCG), and Public Safety Division, would assist in road clearing in affected […]

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MMDA TURNS OVER BUTING LINEAR PARK TO PASIG CITY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inaugurated and turned over to Pasig City local government the Buting Linear Park in Barangay San Joaquin, Pasig as part of the agency’s Adopt-A-Park project. The 800-meter park includes a new river wall and the development of green and play areas, which include big playsets for kids and an exercise […]

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MMDA: MARCOS’ 1ST SONA TRAFFIC REROUTING PLAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) shall implement a traffic rerouting plan for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25 (Monday). MMDA Officer-in-Charge Baltazar Melgar said 1,133 personnel from the Traffic Discipline Office, Road Emergency Group, Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group, Flood Control, and Metrobase will be deployed along […]