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MMDA, PHILHEALTH SIGN ‘KONSULTA’ PACT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-National Capital Region (PhilHealth-NCR) sealed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulta Program). The MOU was signed by MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, and PhilHealth NCR Vice President Dr. Bernadette Lico. “The […]

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SINGLE TICKETING SYSTEM SMOOTH PILOT RUN — MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), through the Metro Manila Council (MMC), and Land Transportation Office (LTO), reported that the Single Ticketing System’s (STS) first few days of operation went well and produced positive feedback.“The STS’s implementation in the five cities where it was launched initially was successful. No major issues, concerns, or complaints have […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘BAYANIHAN SA BARANGAY’ IN PASAY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched its “Bayanihan sa Barangay” project in Pasay City, a clean-up drive aimed at helping densely populated and to bring the agency’s services closer to the public. The project was conducted in Barangays 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, and 132 in Pasay. Services like drainage declogging, clean-up of waterways, trimming […]

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SINGLE TICKETING SYSTEM BEGINS ON MAY 2, SAYS MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, along with the local government units of Metro Manila, inked a memorandum of agreement and data sharing agreement with the Land Transportation Office before implementing the single ticketing system in the region set on May 2. The signed agreements were for the Metro Manila LGUs interconnectivity with the Land Transportation […]

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MMDA MOTORBIKE INSTRUCTORS GET REFRESHER COURSE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started the training and refresher courses for motorcycle riders who will serve as trainers at the Motorcycle Riding Academy being constructed by the agency. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the training of trainers is to equip select personnel in preparation for the establishment of the Motorcycle […]

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PROVINCIAL BUSES ALLOWED IN EDSA DURING HOLY WEEK

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses shall be allowed on EDSA during the Holy Week. From April 3 to 5, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 pm to 5 am; and from April 6 to 10, round-a-clock. This is to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to […]

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MMDA FIELD WORKERS TO TAKE BREAKS VS HEAT STROKE

Starting April, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose a 30-minute “heat stroke break” for its field personnel to cope with the blistering summer heat. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes has signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the “heat stroke break” policy to protect field personnel from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps […]

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NO NUMBER CODING FROM APRIL 6 TO 10 – MMDA

Starting April 3, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and other concerned agencies will set up a multi-agency command center (MACC) at the agency’s Metrobase to ensure a peaceful and meaningful observance of Lent this year. The MACC, consisting of representatives from the MMDA, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works and Highways, Land Transportation […]

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SUMMER MMFF PARADE OF STARS TO START APRIL 2

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is in full swing for its inaugural summer edition, which kicks off on April 2 with the Parade of Stars. The parade will again be hosted by Quezon City, known as the “City of Stars,” because of its recognition for culture, entertainment sector, and media. It will showcase eight […]

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MMDA EXTENDS MOTORCYCLE LANE DRY RUN

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) extended for another week the dry run of the exclusive motorcycle (MC) lane along Commonwealth Avenue to give way to the patching works being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and to give more time to the motorists to be familiar with the policy. According […]