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LESS TRASH COLLECTED IN CEMETERIES THIS YEAR – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported collecting less trash in cemeteries from this year’s commemoration of “Undas” or All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day as compared to last year. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said the total volume of garbage collected by their personnel from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2019, reached 47.65 tons […]

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MMDA NEEDS 300 NEW TRAFFIC ENFORCERS – PIALAGO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is hiring 300 new traffic enforcers to help respond to the agency’s growing responsibilities and needs. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said the hiring is to meet the increasing necessity of a larger workforce for the MMDA and because of vacant positions left by sacked corrupt personnel. “Dagdag po talaga, […]

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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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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 […]