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MMDA’S POLICE POWER REQUEST IS NOT ABOUT ARMING TRAFFIC ENFORCERS – GARCIA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) clarified that the “police power” they have requested only meant “legislative powers” to craft effective traffic policies and strengthen the authority of traffic enforcers in sanctioning erring motorists. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia  made the clarification after Edsa Special Traffic and Transport Zone head Bong Nebrija reportedly asked for police […]

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MMDA WELCOMES HOUSE MINORITY BLOC’S PUSH TO INCREASE BUDGET – PIALAGO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded a move by the House of Representatives’ minority bloc to push for an increase in the agency’s proposed budget for 2020. “We welcome all support for the agency including the proposal to increase MMDA’s budget particularly on salaries of JO (job order) personnel,” MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said. […]

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MMDA WELCOMES SUGGESTIONS TO HELP SOLVE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS – PIALAGO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it is open to all suggestions to solve Metro Manila’s traffic woes and has expressed delight in receiving an increasing number of suggestions from both the government and private sectors. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said their office welcomes such suggestions, in response to Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice’s proposal […]

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MMDA TO ESCORT EMERGENCY VEHICLES – PIALAGO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said its enforcers are ready to escort emergency vehicles through thick traffic following orders from President Rodrigo Duterte. MMDA spokesperson, Celine Pialago said emergency vehicles, particularly ambulances, may approach any MMDA street personnel for assistance. “Just tap them, open your window, inform our constable on the ground—whether it’s a […]

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GIVE WAY TO AMBULANCES, EMERGENCY VEHICLES – MMDA

Give way to ambulances and emergency vehicles, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reminded motorists. “Please give way to our emergency vehicles, they’re responding to save lives,” MMDA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Celine Pialago said in a statement, in response to a story about deaths in ambulances due to motorists who fail to give way […]

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3,810 TONS OF TRASH COLLECTED FROM MANILA BAY COASTLINE — LIM

More than 3,810 tons of garbage, water hyacinth and silt have been removed from the Manila Bay coastline and drainage system discharging to the bay since government started its rehabilitation program, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. In the MMDA’s Manila Bay rehabilitation report, collected from Jan. 7 to Aug. 31 were: • 2,639 […]

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PNP-HPG TO MANAGE EDSA’S TIMOG-ORTIGAS TRAFFIC – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will take over traffic management of Edsa’s Timog Avenue to Ortigas Avenue section. “This is to share a load of road traffic administration on Edsa, especially during the expected holiday traffic rush,” said MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia. Garcia […]

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MARIKINA CITY TRAFFIC AIDES TO ASSIST MMDA – TEODORO

Marikina City traffic auxiliary enforcers will be deployed along Marcos Highway and Katipunan Avenue to help traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) manage the traffic situation in the area, said Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro. “Marikina is committed as an auxiliary force in terms of equipment, personnel, in case of vehicular accidents, stalled […]

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MMDA ‘MAKES HEADWAY’ IN METRO MANILA FLOOD CONTROL EFFORTS –PIALAGO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it has exceeded its 2017 and 2018 targets to slash the number of flood affected areas in Metro Manila. MMDA spokesperson, Celine Pialago said the agency has made a “huge headway” in its flood control efforts, which led to a decrease in flooded areas to 319 hectares, surpassing […]

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90% OF METRO MANILA ROADS CLEARED – GARCIA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported that 90 percent of national roads and “Mabuhay Lanes” are now cleared while 60 percent of inner roads in Metro Manila are also free of obstructions. MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia came out with the report after meeting with Metro Manila mayors to discuss the compliance of […]