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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 […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in compliance with President Ferdinand Marcos’ directive, will use the one-month grace period to inform the public of the prohibition on e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, push carts, and kuligligs from traversing national roads in Metro Manila. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said they received the President’s directive on […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has agreed to defer the implementation of the 7am to 4pm new work schedule for the local government units of Metro Manila to May 2, instead of April 15, to give more time to prepare for the transition of the adjusted work hours. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Acting Chairman […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) notes the new resolution of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Council (MMC) to adopt the flexible working schedule for public servants in local government units (LGUs) in the metro as a temporary solution to traffic congestion. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that the […]