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MMDA SMS ALERT FOR VIOLATIONS GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Manila Representative Manuel Luis Lopez, in a joint meeting with the Committee on Transportation chaired by Samar Representative Edgar Mary Sarmiento, approved two measures, seeking to improve the implementation of traffic rules and regulations. Approved during the hybrid meeting was House Bill 5656 filed by Bulacan […]

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NO TO NO CONTACT APPREHENSION IN QC NOW — CASTELO

Quezon City Councilor Winnie Castelo is opposing the proposed ordinance mandating a no-contact apprehension program for traffic violations in Quezon City. “In principle, I agree with the program and its objectives, but it should be implemented in normal times, not during this time of crisis when our people are suffering from the almost two years […]

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MMDA AUTOMATES PAYMENTS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in partnership with the Landbank of the Philippines and CIS BAYAD CENTER, INC., launched a cashless payment system, in a bid to automate collection of fines and penalties for all kinds of violations of traffic rules and regulations. During the project launch, MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos underscored the advantages of […]

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1,000 BUS DRIVERS TO HAVE LICENSES SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATIONS – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said around 1,000 public utility bus (PUB) drivers may soon have their driver’s licenses suspended following “excessive” and repeated violation of traffic laws. An investigation made by the MMDA has found that at least 1,700 PUB drivers have accumulated a minimum of 100 traffic violations since 2006. In a […]