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 […]
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In support of and to promote the Filipino film industry, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) passed a resolution suspending the collection of amusement tax for the screenings of local films in Metro Manila for the next three years. The resolution stated that the imposition of amusement tax on Filipino films “adds a financial burden to […]
Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos lauded the mayors of Metro Manila for their unanimous support to the moratorium on pass-through fees collection on national roads and suspension of collection of any form of fees upon all motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise while passing through any national roads and such […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) issued a resolution expressing support to the appeal of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Jr. for the courtesy resignation of the high-ranking officials of the Philippine National Police as part of its internal cleansing campaign. Based on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved a resolution, lifting the prevailing standardized and unified curfew hours in the National Capital Region starting November 4. According to MMDA Resolution No. 21-25, the lifting of the curfew hours from 12 midnight to 4 am will complement the adjustment of mall operating hours to provide both mall-goers and […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) shall impose shortened curfew hours from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. starting October 13, at the National Capital Region (NCR), as the region perceives a downtrend in its COVID-19 active cases. The Department of Health (DOH) reported that there is a general decrease in COVID-19 active cases in the NCR […]
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has ordered the enforcement of an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew while the National Capital Region (NCR) remains under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the adjustment in curfew hours was approved unanimously by the 17 Metro Manila mayors following the rising number of COVID-19 […]
Only individuals aged 18-65 years old are allowed to go outside their residences amid the alarming rising number of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. The Metro Manila Council, through the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, is drafting a resolution prohibiting minors, particularly aged 15-17, to go outdoors for a period of two weeks. This will be […]
Senator Sonny Angara has joined the call of the Senate leadership to suspend the implementation of the driver-only vehicle ban in EDSA, and to provide for real solutions to Metro Manila’s congested traffic situation. “Effective solutions should be long-term. The only way we can give Filipinos freedom from traffic is by improving our public transportation. […]