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COA GIVES MMDA TOP RATING FOR 3rd STRAIGHT YEAR

For three straight years, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority received its highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for the fiscal year 2021. The COA gave an “unqualified opinion” – considered as the best opinion the Commission can render to a government agency – on the fairness of the presentation of the MMDA’s financial […]

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FREE CHARGING FOR E-BIKES, SCOOTERS AT MMDA HQ

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched a free solar charging station for electronic bikes and electronic scooters to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation and promote green and renewable energy. The solar charging station, located at the new MMDA head office building in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, will be opened to the public […]

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DPWH TO CLOSE EDSA TIMOG FLYOVER SOUTHBOUND

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the full closure of the EDSA Timog Flyover-Southbound lane starting June 25 to give way to its one-month repair. “We are advising the public to plan their trips and take alternate routes as the DPWH repairs the flyover,” said MMDA […]

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MMDA WORKERS TOLD: DON’T USE UNREGISTERED VEHICLES

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Romando Artes issued a memorandum regarding the use of unregistered personal vehicles and those without the required license plates. The memorandum addressed to all traffic personnel, is in response to the Facebook post of the Riders’ Safety Advocates of the Philippines (RSAP) which has gone viral on social […]

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MMDA OPENS NEW HEADQUARTERS IN PASIG CITY – ARTES

President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the New Head Office Building of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, marking a historic milestone for the agency. Duterte and MMDA Chairman Attorney Romando Artes unveiled the building marker, together with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Senator Bong Go. Artes said the […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES 2022 ART CONTEST – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is inviting Filipino artists to participate in the 2022 MMDA National Art Competition for a chance to showcase their creativity and talent through drawing, painting, and other artistic forms. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the National Art Competition is a great opportunity for artists across the country to create and […]

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MARIKINA, TAGUIG LAUDED FOR ANTI-SMOKING DRIVES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded the cities of Marikina and Taguig for the all-out implementation of their respective anti-smoking ordinances. MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the agency recognizes the relentless efforts of Marikina and Taguig in protecting the public from the continuing danger posed by smoking (including vaping and e-cigarettes). Two separate […]

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MMDA TRAFFIC ENFORCERS GET FREE SUNGLASSES – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received a donation of Essilor sunglasses for its traffic enforcers in recognition of their duties, especially during the dry season. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the donation from the Essilor Vision Foundation was initiated by former MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos who chaired the agency for a year. During […]

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MMDA ACTIVATES ‘OPLAN METRO ALALAY SEMANA SANTA’

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office and various local government units, traffic bureaus, and other government agencies activated Oplan Metro Alalay Semana Santa 2022 (Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022). Under MMDA’s “Oplan M.A.S.S. 2022,” a total of 2,681 personnel has been deployed starting April […]

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MMDA FIELD WORKERS REHYDRATE WITH SPORTS DRINK

In recognition of their duties especially during this humid season, field personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) received a donation of sports drink and physical fitness lecture to keep them fit and hydrated. The initiative is in support of the agency’s anti-heat stroke break for its on-duty traffic personnel, street sweepers, and all […]