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MMDA BARES NCR CHRISTMAS SEASON TRAFFIC PLAN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) bared its traffic management measures to alleviate anticipated heavier traffic congestion during the Christmas season following a consultative meeting with concerned stakeholders. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, who presided over the meeting, said the agency earned the unanimous support of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), shopping mall […]

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SARA TO DABAWENYOS: SAVE MONEY DURING HOLIDAYS

Mayor Sara Duterte urged Dabawenyos to save money by spending only on important things for the holiday season. In her Christmas greetings posted on the city government’s official Facebook page, Duterte urged residents not to waste their money on unnecessary things like buying firecrackers. “Let’s avoid parties and gatherings and let us reject invitations.” “Our […]

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VEHICLES PASSING THROUGH EDSA INCREASE BY 5.75% – MMDA

Vehicles passing through Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) increased by 5.75 percent, or an average of 405,882, for the first eight months this year, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said this is an additional 22,054 vehicles as compared to 2018, which posted an average of 383,828 vehicles. Starting […]

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NO TAMPERING OF BALIKBAYAN BOXES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara has reminded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to strictly implement the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) that mandates a less intrusive examination of balikbayan boxes brought into the country. “Malinaw sa ating batas na hindi na pwedeng basta nalang bubuksan at kakalkalin ang mga balikbayan box. We pushed for this law […]