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BENHUR ABALOS IS NEW MMDA CHAIRMAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomes the appointment of former Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. as its new chairman, succeeding the agency’s late Chairman Danilo Lim who passed away recently. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said he looks forward to working with Abalos, who is known for the industrial and commercial development […]

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DANNY LIM AN ICON FOR NOVO VIZCAYANOS – PADILLA

Townmates of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Danny Lim in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya are mourning his death, about a week after contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “This is an extremely sad day for us as Malacañang confirms the death of a very close and good friend. One of Nueva Vizcaya’s proud sons (sic). MMDA Chairman […]

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DIGITAL FILM FEST GETS DUTERTE’S SUPPORT – LIM

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which will be available on a digital platform for the first time, has earned the support of President Rodrigo Duterte, describing the event “a beacon of hope.” Duterte, in his message for the MMFF, acknowledged the annual film festival as the “pioneer and foremost industry event that showcases the […]

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MMDA BAGS HALL OF FAME IN 2020 FOI AWARDS – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was elevated to the Hall of Fame for winning the Freedom of Information (FOI) Champion Award for three consecutive years under the Agency Category conferred by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO). The FOI Awards is an annual event which aims to recognize the remarkable contributions of government offices […]

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10 ENTRIES MAKE IT TO METRO MANILA FILM FEST – LIM

The Metro Manila Film Festival which goes digital this year is extremely excited to announce its final line-up with a wide mix of genres for the global audience to enjoy in December. Instead of the usual eight entries, the MMFF 2020 will showcase a diverse line-up of 10 movies, ranging from family drama, horror, action, […]

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MMDA GETS TONS OF TRASH IN MARIKINA, SAN MATEO

Over 3,104 cubic meters of garbage, equivalent to 841.34 tons, has been collected as of November 22 from affected areas in Marikina City and San Mateo in Rizal which were left devastated by typhoon Ulysses, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said clearing operations will continue until areas affected by […]

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NCR COMPLIES WITH ANTI-SMOKING POLICIES – MMDA

Metro Manila rated Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory in following anti-smoking policies according to a study conducted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation Inc. (UPCMCFI) on the level of compliance in implementing smoke-free policies in five local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital […]

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MMDA AIDS MARIKINA IN CLEARING OPS – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority recently visited Marikina City after being devastated by Typhoon Ulysses. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim together with Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro inspected Barangay Malanday in Marikina, one of the areas severely hit by flood. The two officials distributed face masks and shields, and relief bags which include sardines, noodles, and bottled […]

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MMDA RESUMES METRO LGU ROAD CLEARING OPS – LIM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resumed its road clearing operations in coordination with the 17 local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said members of the Task Force Special Operations (TFSO) will assist the LGUs in their operations against obstructions in an effort to help alleviate traffic and […]

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FIL-CHI GROUP GIVES PATEROS RICE, SEEDLINGS – LIM

The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc., (CFBCI) in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) donated sacks of rice and plant seedlings to the Municipality of Pateros to aid residents in their livelihood as the general community quarantine continues in Metro Manila. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim and officials of CFBCI turned over to Pateros […]