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VILLAFUERTE BATS FOR DECEMBER 2023 CON-CON

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has formally called on the 19th Congress to assemble a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) by December 2023 at the earliest that would finally introduce economic and political reforms to the 1987 Constitution and rid it of perceived “antiquated or inapt” provisions seen to have long precluded the Philippines from regaining its postwar […]

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ANGKAS, JOYRIDE TO AID MMDA IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and motorcycle taxi ride-hailing services Angkas and JoyRide PH today signed a Memorandum of Understanding providing trained Motorcycle Emergency Responders (MERs) in the fulfillment of the agency’s mandate on public safety during emergency response. The MOU was signed by MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III, JoyRide PH Vice […]

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MMDA TO PERSONNEL: KEEP WEARING FACE MASK OUTDOORS

In light of Executive Order No. 3 allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has encouraged its field personnel to continue wearing face masks outdoors and in open spaces. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III said that the wearing of face masks serves as protection […]

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MMDA TO LTO: LIFT ALARM ON NCAP-TAGGED VEHICLES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has requested the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily lift the tagging and alarm on vehicles apprehended under the agency’s No Contact Apprehension Policy following the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by the Supreme Court late last month. In his letter to LTO’s service provider Stradcom Corporation, […]

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MMDA FINISHES ADOPT-A-PARK PROJECT IN MUNTINLUPA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially inaugurated the Urban Green Space and Recreational Park located in Bayanan Baywalk, Muntinlupa City as part of the agency’s Adopt-A-Park project. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III and Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the inauguration and blessing of the park. “It is always a good day […]

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MMDA TURNS OVER EL POLVORIN PARK TO SAN JUAN CITY

As part of its Adopt-A-Park project, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated and turned over to San Juan City local government the El Polvorin (Spanish for “gun powder depot”) Linear Park located at San Juan Elementary School. The El Polvorin Linear Park was built in memory of the martyrs of the Himagsikan sa San […]

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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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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 […]