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MMDA, QC CLEAR BALINTAWAK MARKET ROADS – ABALOS

A few days before the deadline set by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the local government units in Metro Manila to clear roads of obstructions, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte personally oversaw the clearing operations in Balintawak Market. Garbage and motorcycles encroaching the […]

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SENATE HONORS MMDA CHAIRMAN DANNY LIM – HONTIVEROS

The Senate has adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the death of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Lim. Senate Resolution No. 613, taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 614, was adopted by the Senate during its first plenary session for the new year to honor Lim who died […]

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PUMPING STATIONS READY FOR RAINY SEASON – ABALOS

In his first few days in office, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos has ensured residents of Metro Manila that all pumping stations needed in the Metro’s flood control operations, are in good working condition ahead of the onset of the rainy season. During his inspection at Libertad Pumping Station in Pasay today, Abalos […]

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MMDA CHAIR ABALOS BARES PLANS FOR AGENCY

Newly-appointed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos bared plans for Metro Manila on his first day in office. Abalos met with the officials and directors and discussed his policies in line with the Authority’s functions and mandates. First on his list is addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through coordination with the Inter-Agency […]

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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 […]