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In support of a circular economy model towards a more sustainable and cleaner metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority held its Road to Zero Waste Expo at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy located in Pasig City.Anchored on the theme “Clean Metro Manila,” the expo aims to expand its impact by engaging a wider range of […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) recently approved a resolution enjoining all local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region to enact ordinances on the use of Geographical Information System (GIS) for the issuance of business permits and licenses related to sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products including e-cigarettes. This move, according to MMDA […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recognized all 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila for their exceptional efforts in implementing best-practice tobacco control policies within their respective jurisdictions.The awarding ceremony was held recently at the MMDA Auditorium in Pasig City. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes lauded the efforts made by the 17 […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved a regulation that introduces revised guidelines concerning towing and impounding operations of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Metro Manila. The revised guidelines, contained in MMDA Regulation No. 24-004, are pursuant to the objective of professionalizing and harmonizing towing and impounding procedures of illegally-parked and stalled vehicles in […]
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 […]
The House Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Manila Representative Rolando Valeriano discussed short and long-term plans of concerned agencies to prevent and mitigate flooding in Metro Manila in the aftermath of Typhoon Carina. “It is highly unacceptable that the Philippines is experiencing worse disasters in Typhoon Carina than in Typhoon Ondoy in 2009,” […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims to protect consumers […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero slammed the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) to approve a ₱35 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), calling it grossly inadequate. Escudero argued that the paltry increase falls significantly short of addressing the real needs of workers, especially amid soaring […]
The chair of the House of Representatives labor and employment committee hailed the approval of a wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, saying it will provide “much-needed relief” amid the high cost of living in the capital. “Napapanahon ang wage hike na ito. This will provide much needed and immediate relief to […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched its first-ever MMDA Cup 2024 at Filoil Ecooil Centre in San Juan City in an effort to promote friendship and camaraderie among government employees while participating in various games. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos, San Juan […]