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MMDA LAUDS METRO LGUS FOR SMOKE-FREE PARKS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) commended the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and the Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) for declaring the facilities under the Adopt-A-Park program as Smoke and Vape-Free areas.  MMDA, in collaboration with the Department of Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission, The Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Vital Strategies […]

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STUDY EDSA BUS CAROUSEL AXEING, SAYS MMDA

The proposal to remove the EDSA Bus Carousel should be studied carefully, said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), citing several factors. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, EDSA Bus Carousel has been effective in moving the commuters as well as easing traffic along EDSA. “Commuter travel time along EDSA was cut in […]

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MMDA: NO MALL-WIDE SALES FROM AUG. 17 TO SEPT. 10

There will be no mall-wide sales from August 17 to September 10. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has issued the ban as part of the preparations for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Memorandum Circular No. 7, s. 2023 prohibits the conduct of mall-wide sales in shopping centers along EDSA and other areas affected […]

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MMDA JOINS BRIGADA ESKWELA IN PATEROS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led the launching of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2023 Project at the Pateros Elementary School in Barangay San Pedro, Municipality of Pateros. In preparation for the opening of classes, personnel of MMDA from various offices undertook declogging of drainage; painting of school façade; trimming and pruning of […]

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CONTRACTORS TOLD: CLEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION SITES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to issue a notice of violation against a construction company for blocking the flow of vehicular traffic at the construction site. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the agency does not tolerate obstruction in any form. “Traffic rules against any encroachments and road obstructions apply […]

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MMDA, DOTR PREPARE FOR EDSA BUS LANE REPAIR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have lined up preparations for the possible influx of passengers as portions of EDSA Bus Carousel undergo emergency road repairs. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez assured that the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is ready to […]

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MMDA, DOLE SIGN PACT FOR DISPLACED NCR WORKERS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program (TUPAD) program which provides temporary employment and support to displaced workers in Metro Manila. MMDA and DOLE, represented by Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and […]

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MMDA, HONDA TO PROMOTE MOTORCYCLE RIDING SAFETY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Honda Philippines, Incorporated (HPI) inked a Memorandum of Agreement which will promote road safety awareness and provide technical assistance to trainers in the agency’s Motorcycle Riding Academy in Pasig City. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and HPI President Sayaka Arai-Hattori led the signing of MOA at the […]

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RIDERS SHELTERING UNDER FLYOVERS FACE FINE — MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) sought the support of motorcycle ride-hailing firms and gasoline station operators to support projects and measures for motorcycle riders during heavy downpours to promote road safety. In a meeting, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Procopio Lipana, and Victor Nuñez, Traffic Discipline Office Director for […]

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MMDA BARES ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR SONA 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a traffic management plan for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on July 24 (Monday). MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said 1,354 personnel are tasked to manage both vehicular and pedestrian […]